2024-01-16 10:01:00
The new Omicron sub-variant, JN.1 or “Juno” which has been plaguing France for several weeks represents almost 70% of infections in January.
The bulletin of Public health France dated January 10 states that “the dynamic of increase in the BA.2.86 variant continues and it is carried mainly by JN.1. The JN.1 sublineage, also called “Juno” has therefore become the majority variant in mainland France: it represented around 67-70% of the interpretable sequences of the Flash surveys carried out in December.
Rapid spread
Appeared last August notably in France, according toOMSthe JN.1 variant has spread rapidly throughout the rest of the world.
This strain is believed to be extremely contagious due to the fact that it has an additional mutation in the spike protein. But an infection with this strain would not cause serious cases despite its contagiousness.
Symptoms
Like other Covid variants, JN.1 or “Juno” is recognizable by several symptoms. But it is determined by a screening test easily.
Certain symptoms are common with infections with other winter viruses, such as fatiguethe feverthe stuffy nosethe cough and the headache. It also causes difficulty breathing, muscle pain and loss of taste and smell.
And according to the British Health Agency, the NHSit would also cause diarrhea. Which would be a significant new symptom of this variant.
The JN.1 variant is a sub-variant of the Pirola strain, which caused unusual symptoms: skin rashes, ulcers, reddened eyes and swelling of the mucous membranes.
The importance of getting tested and protecting yourself
If you have symptoms, it is advisable to get tested to avoid contaminating those around you. Barrier gestures are essential to avoid being infected.
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