Coronavirus pandemic | JN.1 considered fastest-spreading strain in the US

NEW YORK – Covid cases are on the rise again.

Scientists are concerned about a new variant called JN.1 and the alarming rate of damage it has already done.

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Numerous health and medical institutions abroad have reinstated protective measures like mask-wearing given it has become the fastest growing strain in the US.

Director of the Centre for Epidemic Response & innovation at Stellenbosch University, Professor Tulio de Oliveira spoke with eNCA.