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WHO Declared Corona's New Strain JN.1 As "Variant Of Interest"

Utkarsh Classes Last Updated 22-12-2023
WHO Declared Corona's New Strain JN.1 As "Variant Of Interest" Health and Disease 2 min read

The World Health Organisation has named JN-1, the new form of the Omicron strain of the coronavirus, as a 'variant of interest' due to its rapid spread.

  • Sub-variant JN-1 is a descendant of Omicron's BA.2.86 variant, commonly known as Pirola.
  • JN-1 was previously classified as a 'Variant of Interest' as part of its parent lineage, BA.2.86.
  • But it has now been classified separately as a 'variant of interest'.

First case of JN.1 in the World:

  • The first case of JN.1 was reported in the US in September 2023.

First case of JN.1 in India:

  • The first case of Corona JN.1 was reported in Kerala, India.
  • A 79-year-old woman was infected in Kerala.

World Health Organisation (WHO):

  • The World Health Organisation is the United Nations specialised agency for health.
  • It is an intergovernmental organisation that works closely with member countries through their health ministries.
  • Currently, 194 countries are members of WHO. It has offices in 150 countries as well as six regional offices.
  • The headquarters of WHO is in Geneva (Switzerland), and it is here that WHO's annual meeting is held.
  • The headquarters of the World Health Organisation office in India is in Delhi.
  • WHO started working on April 7, 1948; hence, World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7.
  • Director General – Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Ethiopia)

FAQ

Ans. WHO has declared the new strain of Corona JN.1 as a “variant of interest”.

Ans. The first case of ZN.1 was reported in the US in September.

Ans. Kerala

Ans. Geneva (Switzerland)

Ans. 7 April
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