Risks of JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19

Experts say even if the new sub-variant is not as lethal as previous variants, it could give a hard time for elderly people and those having underlying conditions.

Authorities confirmed the spread of the JN.1 sub-variant of coronavirus in Nepal earlier this month when various communities were observing festivities. JN.1, which is considered a highly contagious variant of Omicron, has now spread to various parts of the country. The whole-genome sequencing carried out two weeks ago at the National Public Health laboratory showed that the youngest sibling of the Omicron is responsible for infection in seven out of 16 infected people.