Rapid Spread of JN.1 COVID-19 Subvariant Alarms U.S.
The World Health Organization has designated the JN.1 COVID-19 strain, a subvariant of Omicron, as a "variant of interest." Dr. William Schaffner provides insights on the spread of the virus.
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Rapid Spread of COVID-19 Variant JN.1 Raises Concerns
New variants of COVID-19, including the JN.1 strain, are spreading rapidly in the U.S. just as Americans are traveling for the holidays. The JN.1 variant now accounts for about 21% of COVID-19 cases in the country, and health officials predict its presence will continue to increase nationwide. Other variants like HK.3, JG.3, and JD.1.1 are also spreading. The COVID-19 vaccine has been updated to target these variants, but uptake has been low. COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are increasing, and respiratory illnesses like flu and RSV are also on the rise.