What is JN.1? New COVID-19 variant detected in Kerala
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Kerala has detected a case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, official sources confirmed on Saturday. A sample from a 79-year-old woman tested positive for COVID-19 in an RT-PCR test on November 18, they added. She experienced mild symptoms of influenza-like illness (ILI) and had recovered from COVID-19. The JN.1 is a descendant of the Omicron subvariant BA.2.86. The WHO recognizes it as a "notable descendant lineage" of Omicron, noting its transmissibility and immune evasion capabilities.