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WHO Classifies "JN.1" as a Separate "Variant of Interest".

Environment | Dated: 22 Dec 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the COVID-19 strain "JN.1" as a separate "Variant of Interest" (VOI) due to its rapidly increasing spread. Previously, it was tracked as part of the BA.2.86 sub-lineage. The WHO stated that while the risk to public health is currently low, winter conditions could increase the burden of respiratory infections.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • JN.1 has been detected in 41 countries, including India, USA, and China.
  • It possesses a distinct mutation in the spike protein that may help it evade immunity.
  • WHO advised nations to strengthen surveillance and sequencing.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Variant: JN.1.
  • Classification: Variant of Interest (VOI).
  • Concern: Rapid Spread.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which COVID-19 strain was recently classified by the WHO as a "Variant of Interest" due to its rapid spread?

Correct Answer: JN.1

🚀 Quick Recap:

About WHO

  • DG – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
  • HQ – Geneva, Switzerland