The World Health Organization (WHO) has analyzed the situation. Risk of PirolaCovid-19 JN.1 variant, where available data shows that additional risk for global public health, which increases currently considered low.

“With the arrival of winter in the northern hemisphere, JN.1 could increase the burden of respiratory infections in many countries”WHO warns in a statement, noting that it is continuously monitoring the evidence and will update the risk assessment of JN.1 as necessary.

This also confirms that Existing vaccines continue to protect against serious disease and death from JN.1 and other circulating variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

On the other hand, remember that COVID-19 is not the only respiratory disease circulating around the world., as influenza, RSV and common childhood pneumonia are on the rise. For this reason, he advises people to take measures to prevent serious infections and diseases using all available means.

Are including wearing a mask When in crowded, enclosed or poorly ventilated areas, maintain a safe distance from others if possible; cover coughs and sneezes; wash your hands regularly; keep up to date with news about COVID-19 and flu vaccines, especially if you are at high risk of serious illness; Stay home if you are sick and get tested if you have symptoms or may have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 or the flu.