2 from Telangana test positive for JN.1

Two Covid infections in Telangana have tested positive for the new JN.1 sub-variant of the corona virus, which is being believed to be behind the fresh surge of infections in multiple Indian states.

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JN.1 has the ability to escape immunity gained by individuals from previous infections or vaccines.

As a result, the JN.1 sub-variant of the corona virus has the potential to cause a surge in Covid infections.