HPA Cautions Holiday Travellers as JN.1 Variant of Covid-19 Spreads Globally
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) issued an advisory urging caution due to the global spread of the JN.1 variant of Covid-19, a sub-variant of Omicron. Many people travel abroad during school holidays, including Umrah pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia. The HPA recommended masks, hand hygiene, and testing if symptoms appear. The WHO classified JN.1 as a 'variant of interest' due to its rapid spread. The variant has been detected in over 40 countries, including India, China, the UK, and the US. The HPA did not confirm the variant's presence in the Maldives. The WHO stated the risk is low and vaccines remain protective.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) issued an advisory urging caution due to the global spread of the JN.1 variant of Covid-19, a sub-variant of Omicron. Many people travel abroad during school holidays, including Umrah pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia. The HPA recommended masks, hand hygiene, and testing if symptoms appear. The WHO classified JN.1 as a 'variant of interest' due to its rapid spread. The variant has been detected in over 40 countries, including India, China, the UK, and the US. The HPA did not confirm the variant's presence in the Maldives. The WHO stated the risk is low and vaccines remain protective.
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The Health Protection Agency (HPA) issued an advisory urging caution due to the global spread of the JN.1 variant of Covid-19, a sub-variant of Omicron. Many people travel abroad during school holidays, including Umrah pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia. The HPA recommended masks, hand hygiene, and testing if symptoms appear. The WHO classified JN.1 as a 'variant of interest' due to its rapid spread. The variant has been detected in over 40 countries, including India, China, the UK, and the US. The HPA did not confirm the variant's presence in the Maldives. The WHO stated the risk is low and vaccines remain protective.
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