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Updated: Dec 19, 2023, 07:49 PM IST

New Coronavirus Variant JN.1 Detected: How Worried Should You Be | Symptoms | Precautions

Right now, there's nothing that suggests JN.1 is any more dangerous than other viral strains, even though it may cause a bump in transmission, the CDC says. Primary symptoms are likely to be the same as those from previous variants: a sore or scratchy throat, fatigue, headache, congestion, coughing, and fever.