Covid's JN.1 Variant: Top Signs and Symptoms to Watch Out For

21 Dec,2023

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New Covid variant JN.1, that has been causing a spike in cases in US since September this year, has now been detected in India. 

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Pirola is the nickname of a new BA.2.86 variant, which was recently designated. It has been found that Pirola is a highly mutating variant of Omicron, with more than 30 mutations and it has triggered a surge in cases worldwide, especially in parts of Europe and the United States.

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What is Pirola?

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Top signs and symptoms of JN.1

1. Cough: Persistent coughing can be a common symptom. 2. Cold: Symptoms of a common cold, such as a runny or stuffy nose, may be observed. 3. Throat pain: Sore throat or discomfort in the throat is reported.

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4. Headache: Individuals infected with the JN1 variant may experience headaches. 5. Loose motions: Gastrointestinal symptoms, like loose motions (diarrhoea), may occur. 6. Mild breathlessness: Some individuals may experience occasional mild breathlessness.

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There is currently no indication that JN.1 produces more severe disease than other virus strains. It's more contagious, which could lead to more infections. 

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According to the WHO, current vaccines will continue to protect against severe sickness caused by JN.1 and other circulating forms of the COVID-19 virus.

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The Centre issued an advisory to states after the first case of the new coronavirus sub-variant JN.1 was detected in Kerala. “Considering the upcoming festive season, there is a need to put in requisite public health measures and other arrangements to minimise the risk in transmission of the disease by adherence to maintenance of respiratory hygiene," the advisory stated.

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