AMMAN –
Retired Major General and Medical Doctor Adel Mohammad Al-Wahadneh said
that the new COVID-19 variant, “JN.1”, which has recently raised concerns by
the
World Health Organization (WHO), is responsible for a noticeable increase
in infections, demonstrating higher infectivity and a greater ability to evade
immune defenses, compared to previous strains of the virus, as reported by the
Center for Disease Control (CDC), Khaberni reported.
اضافة اعلان
In an interview with Khaberni, Wahadneh said
that the new variant, “JN.1”, first appeared in the US last summer, expressing
that currently, there is no evidence suggesting that “JN.1” causes more severe
illness than other viral strains, according to the CDC. Wahadneh also
highlighted that initial symptoms are likely to be similar to previous
variants, such as throat irritation, fatigue, headache, congestion, cough, and
fever.
Wahadneh recommended that the WHO's
COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Team adhere to vaccines designed for variant XXB.1.5, as
they seem to offer at least some shared or cross-protection. He emphasized the
importance of ongoing research and adaptation to emerging variants to ensure
effective vaccination strategies.
WHO had classified the new
COVID-19 variant"JN.1," as a separate and concerning mutation due to its rapid
spread, and it is derived from the parent strain BA.2.86.
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