A new strain of Covid-19, named JN.1, has been detected in Karakulam, Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. This variant, a descendant of Pirola, has now been identified in the US, China, and India. The JN.1 variant shares similarities with previous Omicron strains in terms of high transmissibility and mild symptoms. However, individuals should be aware of certain symptoms that may not be as mild as other Omicron variants.
