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Rapid Spread of Covid Variant JN.1 Raises Concerns

Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV

A 41-year-old man in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district has tested positive for the new COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, which has been classified as a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organisation. The patient has mild symptoms, and 21 cases of the sub-variant have been detected across India so far. The Maharashtra health department has stated that JN.1 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant and causes mild symptoms. Authorities have instructed districts to increase coronavirus testing and surveillance of influenza-like illnesses.

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"New COVID-19 sub-variant Arcturus causes concern with unusual symptoms"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KAMR - MyHighPlains.com

The Amarillo Public Health Department warns residents of the new COVID-19 sub-variant, XBB.1.16, which appears to be more contagious and could produce pink eye, mainly among children. The department reported 59 new COVID-19 cases and one COVID-19-related death between April 27 and May 3, with 321 active COVID-19 cases and a 5% seven-day positivity rate as of May 3. The department stresses the importance of getting vaccinated and offers free vaccines and boosters with no appointment required at Amarillo Public Health and various mobile vaccine clinics.

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