subvariant JN1

Egypt confirms its first two cases of “JN.1” coronavirus variant

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Thursday confirmed the nation’s first two cases of infection with the new coronavirus variant “JN.1”. In a statement, the ministry announced that citizens were confirmed to be infected with the JN1 variant through laboratory tests. Their health condition remains stable and there is no need for them to …

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Egypt Independent December 29, 2023

Egypt Health Ministry reveals 8 ways to prevent infection with the new JN1 coronavirus variant

The Chairman of the Supreme Committee to Combat Coronavirus, Hossam Hosny, revealed several important methods to avoid contracting the newest variant of the coronavirus, dubbed “JN.1”: Obtaining booster dose vaccination for the groups most affected by the infection. Continuously disinfecting hands and surfaces. Maintaining good ventilation and wearing masks in crowded, poorly ventilated places. Keeping …

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Egypt Independent December 23, 2023

Coronavirus subvariant JN.1 growing fast in US, already dominant in the Northeast

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the coronavirus subvariant JN.1 is now causing about 20percent of new Covid-19 infections in this country, and it’s the fastest-growing strain of the virus. It’s already dominant in the Northeast, where it is estimated to cause about a third of new infections. JN.1 …

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Egypt Independent December 21, 2023