Global Concern: The Ongoing Threat of the Omicron JN.1 COVID-19 Strain

Situation of the epidemic COVID-19 ‘Omicron JN.1’ The epidemic is still increasing. became the dominant strain of the epidemic. with more than 50% taken over by World Health Organization ‘WHO’ issued a warning about this ‘COVID-19’ Still a grave threat in December Nearly 10,000 deaths have been reported, fueled by gatherings during Christmas celebrations. and the spread of mutant infections GV.1 which has now become the strain with the most commonly reported cases of infection in the world

In the last quarter of 2023, the number of hospitalized patients worldwide increased by 42% and the number of people in intensive care units increased by 62%. WHO That number has surpassed 7 million, with estimates that the actual number of deaths worldwide is at least three times higher than reported.

WHO Highlighting the importance of disease prevention and control measures within the country. Examination of breed Including people’s self-defensive behavior. Reduce the risk of infection by wearing masks, getting tested, getting vaccinated and accessing standard medications.

The World Health Organization advises member states to monitor epidemics. ‘COVID-19’ from wastewater combined with genomic surveillance to “slow” or “buy time” the spread of the virus COVID-19 OR Emerging diseases future

From the measurement of the number and species of COVID-19 virus in wastewater (contaminated with feces and urine) from community sources This indicates that the United States is approaching the peak of the second wave of the pandemic since the outbreak began. It is now estimated that 1 in 23 Americans has been infected with COVID-19 and there are approximately 2 million new cases per day. ‘Omicron JN.1’ it is the main species

The first wave of the pandemic was caused by COVID-19 Race Omicron The original (BA.1) during the months of December 2021 – January 2022 detected approximately 4,500 viruses in wastewater in 1 ml of water.

The second wave of the latest epidemic is caused by COVID-19 Race ‘Omicron JN.1’ During December 2023-January 2024, approximately 1,400 virus particles were found in 1 milliliter of water, levels believed to exceed very high levels.

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