Experts have already warned that Eris and Pirola are the only variants we could see this winter, and at just the right time, reports of two new strains are circulating.
The first is a split of Omicron, known as HV. 1, which has established itself as the dominant strain in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dr Chris Papadopoulos, senior lecturer in public fitness at the University of Bedfordshire, explained that HV. 1 appears to be “more transmissible” but has demonstrated its ability to evade vaccine coverage or cause more severe disease.
The new variant, JN. 1, is a descendant of Pirola and has recently been discovered in the United Kingdom, the United States, Iceland, Portugal and Spain.
The Omicron split has been described as more immunologically evasive than its “parents. “
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While CDC officials said they were still “digging” into JN. 1, it appears to bring mutations that may aid in its detection through the immune system, according to Dr. Papadopoulos.
The public fitness expert advised to remain “vigilant” and “observant” in the face of the following symptoms.
“The symptoms to watch out for with the HV. 1 and JN. 1 variants largely mirror those we have experienced during the pandemic,” the public fitness expert said.
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The teacher should be aware of the following symptoms of Covid HV. 1:
Dr. Papadopoulos explained that the Omicron split explains the symptoms described above as some additional signs.
He said: “In JN. 1 other symptoms such as diarrhoea and headache were observed. “
While the symptoms described by the professor likely raise alarm bells, there is still much that is unknown about these strains.
Dr Papadopoulos said: “There is no evidence yet of any symptoms new to or related to those variants.
“It’s critical that everyone, especially those most at risk, pay attention to the symptoms [we’re experiencing]. “