COVID-19 cases are rising again and there’s a new highly mutated variant cropping up in states. COVID-19 does not seem to be giving us a break as new variants keep popping up now and then. This may be a contributing factor in the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in India.
Kerala has witnessed an increase in COVID-19 cases, where JN.1 sub-variant of the virus was discovered during routine surveillance. Variants are a common occurrence in viruses. They constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time. Reported symptoms of JN.1 include fever, runny nose, sore throat, headache, and mild gastrointestinal symptoms.
Preventive measures are important, as vulnerable populations may always be at risk. To prevent the spread of infection, people need to follow all contact precautions like frequent handwashing, wearing of mask, and maintaining social distance.
