2023-12-19 21:00:55
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified, due to its rapid spread, variant JN.1 as a variant of interest (VOI) separate from the original BA.2.86 lineage, however available evidence shows that the additional global public health risk it poses is currently considered low.
«With the arrival of winter in the northern hemisphere, JN.1 could increase the burden of respiratory infections in many countries,” the WHO warns in a statement, noting that it is continually monitoring the evidence and will update the JN.1 risk assessment as necessary.
Likewise, it confirms that Current vaccines continue to protect against serious diseases and death from JN.1 and other circulating variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
On the other hand, remember that Covid-19 is not the only respiratory disease that circulates, since the flu, RSV and common childhood pneumonia are on the rise. For this reason, he advises people to take steps to prevent serious infections and illnesses using all available tools.
These include wear a mask when in crowded, closed or poorly ventilated areas, and maintain a safe distance from others, to the extent possible; cover coughs and sneezes; wash your hands regularly; stay up to date on Covid-19 and flu vaccines, especially if you are at high risk for severe illness; Stay home if you are sick and get tested if you have symptoms or may have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 or the flu.
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