The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that the new COVID-19 “Flirt” strain has similar symptoms to Omicron JN.1 but is at high risk of seriously spreading this summer.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning to the public to be alert to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. A new species called To flirt (FLiRT), which is a group of different subspecies of omicron strains.
Notably, the KP.2 strain has been found in about 25% of COVID-19 cases in the United States and is expected to spread heavily this summer. It replaces the JN.1 strain that spread around the world last winter.
There is also the Omicron KP.1.1 strain that is spreading. It was found in approximately 7.5% of patients during the same period.
Health experts in the US say the Flirt strain has some worrying characteristics, such as changes in the spike protein that helps the virus attach to cells in the body. leading to disease There are also concerns that a small number of people have received the new booster vaccine. This could increase the risk of a more serious outbreak.
At the moment, however, there is no evidence that these new strains cause more severe disease than previous strains. But the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will continue to be careful. Both in terms of community spread and vaccine effectiveness.
For the symptoms of patients infected with COVID-19 Flirting strain According to the report, the symptoms are similar to those of the Omicron JN.1 strain, including fever, chills, cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, sore headache, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, fatigue, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach pain. Mild diarrhea and vomiting, including symptoms called The brain is numb. it is the feeling of not being alert and less aware
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention We have updated our guidance regarding COVID-19. New in March 2024, it no longer recommends that infected people quarantine at home for 5 days, but do the same to prevent the spread of other respiratory viruses, including staying home when sick. Complete vaccination Maintain good hygiene and improve indoor air quality
The new guidelines are simple and understandable for the general public. From people who have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without taking antipyretic drugs. and other symptoms are less severe or have improved Able to leave home and carry out daily life normally
If your home antigen test (ATK) test result is negative, it does not necessarily mean you are sterile. Because accuracy may vary. and is less sensitive than the PCR test, especially in the early stages of infection or in asymptomatic cases
Therefore, if you still have COVID-19-like symptoms It should be repeated within 48 hours of the first test (which gave a negative result) and if the symptoms persist and the second test still gives a negative result. Consider a third test 48 hours later or see a doctor for a more sensitive PCR test.
Although quarantine requirements have been relaxed, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also emphasizes the importance of repeating the ATK test if symptoms persist. and symptoms should be closely monitored Reduce the risk of widespread transmission and infection, adjust policies to reflect the current situation and evolving understanding of COVID-19.
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