The Chairman of the Supreme Committee to Combat Coronavirus, Hossam Hosny, revealed several important methods to avoid contracting the newest variant of the coronavirus, dubbed “JN.1”:Obtaining booster dose vaccination for the groups most affected by the infection. Maintaining good ventilation and wearing masks in crowded, poorly ventilated places. Make sure to undergo testing if any symptoms appear, or if you are in contact with a person infected with coronavirus or influenza. Ensure respiratory etiquette, for example covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing. What you need to know about the latest strain:Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population issued a statement on Monday assuring that it was following up on reports received from the World Health Organization, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and global health authorities regarding the discovery of a sub-strain of the Omicron variant dubbed “JN.1”The statement included some details related to the new Omicron variant:

Source: Egypt Independent December 22, 2023 11:26 UTC