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Preliminary data from researchers in China suggest the NB.1.8.1 variant is not better at evading the immune system compared to other strains on the rise, but it does have a greater ability to bind to human cells, suggesting it could be more transmissible.
Government vaccine advisers are meeting to decide if the recipe for COVID-19 vaccines needs updating for this fall and winter.
The shift was a marked departure from previous FDA guidance, which recommended an annual COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
From its initial identification to ongoing monitoring, response efforts, and vaccine updates, here are 8 must-know facts to help protect yourself from the JN.1 variant.
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Currently, government data shows 257 active COVID cases across various states in the country, with most of them coming from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.