JN.1 descended from BA.2.86, which is a sublineage of the omicron BA.2 variant is now dominant in the United States (US). The highly contagious omicron subvariant now accounts for over 60% of all infections in the country. TheHealthSite.com
Research is ongoing to ascertain the severity, transmission rate, and fatality of these variants. Although they share most symptoms, slight distinctions raise concerns about a potential new wave amid the constant emergence of variants globally.
COVID new strain symptoms may include similar signs to the original coronavirus, but they can be difficult to spot. Scientists have now urged the UK Government to add four more mild signs of infection to the official NHS list of symptoms, in order for the public to be eligible for Covid tests.