Update on Covid-19 ‘Omicron JN.1’: WHO Warns of Increasing Outbreak and Urges Prevention Measures

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2024-01-13 10:07:41

Situation of the epidemic of Covid19 ‘Omicron JN.1’ The outbreak is still increasing. became the dominant strain of the outbreak. with more than 50% detected by World Health Organization ‘WHO’ has issued a warning that ‘COVID19’ Still a major threat in December Nearly 10,000 deaths have been reported, fueled by gatherings during Christmas celebrations. and the spread of mutant infections JN.1 which has now become the strain with the most commonly reported cases of infection in the world

In the last quarter of 2023, the number of hospitalized patients worldwide increased by 42% and the number of people in intensive care units increased by 62%. The number of deaths worldwide reported to WHO That number has exceeded 7 million, with estimates that the actual number of deaths worldwide is at least three times higher than reported.

WHO Emphasizing the importance of disease prevention and control measures within the country. Breed examination Including people’s self-defense behavior. Reduce the risk of infection by wearing masks, getting tested, vaccines, and accessing standard medicines.

The World Health Organization advises member states to monitor outbreaks. ‘COVID19’ from wastewater combined with Genomic Surveillance to “slow down” or “buy time” the spread of COVID-19 or Emerging diseases future

From measuring the number and species of Covid-19 virus in wastewater (contaminated with feces and urine) from community sources It indicates that the United States is nearing the peak of its second wave of the pandemic since the outbreak began. It is now estimated that 1 in every 23 Americans has been infected with COVID-19, and approximately 2 million new cases per day. ‘Omicron JN.1’ is the main species

The first wave of the pandemic was caused by COVID-19 Breed Omicron Original (BA.1) during the months of Dec. 2021 – Jan. 2022 found about 4,500 viruses in wastewater in 1 ml. of water.

The second wave of the latest outbreak is caused by COVID-19 Breed ‘Omicron JN.1’ During December 2023-January 2024, about 1,400 virus particles were found in 1 milliliter of water, which is considered to exceed very high levels.

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