A 33-year-old Indian woman was diagnosed with the new Covid-19 variant, JN-1, in Madhya Pradesh, Indore, on May 13, and has since recovered, Indian news outlets report.
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) led to the positive result.
As of now, the Maldives Health Protection Agency (HPA) reports no cases of the new variant within the Maldives, and no instances of travelers returning after visits to Maldives testing positive.
Although HPA had urged caution during the December holidays due to the global spread of the new Covid variant, there were no reports about its presence in the Maldives at that time.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified the new variant in 45 countries, contributing to the recent surge in Covid cases. Health experts note its higher transmissibility compared to the omicron variant, with approximately 60% of current Covid cases in the United States attributed to this variant.
Distinct variants of Covid exhibit varied symptom sets, and currently, the prevailing assumption is that the illness associated with the current variant is not severe. Many individuals with the new variant experience a sore throat as the initial symptom, often followed by nasal congestion.
Precautions:
Cover your mouth and nose with a small handkerchief or tissue while coughing or sneezing. Practice general hygiene, especially regular handwashing with soap. Wear a mask to cover your mouth and nose if you have a fever or cough. Minimize visits to crowded places if experiencing fever and cough, especially avoiding taking children to such locations. Limit the number of accompanying individuals when seeking medical attention; children, senior citizens, and pregnant women should avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Seek prompt medical advice if fever persists for an extended period.
Sign In