China detects seven infections of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1


The authorities said the prevalence level of JN.1 was “very low”, but they could not rule out the possibility of it becoming the dominant strain in China. - PHOTO: REUTERS

BEIJING (Reuters): China has detected seven infections of the Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, the national disease control and prevention administration said on Dec 15.

The authorities said the prevalence level of JN.1 was currently “very low”, but they could not rule out the possibility of it becoming the dominant strain in China due to factors that included imported cases.

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