FLiRT Variant: JN.1 has a new variant of Covid 19, FLiRT. New mutations make KP.2 and KP 1.1 more infectious than previous Omicron variants.
Even though KP.1.1 and KP.2 have the same symptoms, KP.2 spreads faster.
FLiRT is the technical name for their mutations, according to the Infectious Disease Society of America.
All you need to know about the FLiRT variant that has taken over the US
FLiRT are descendants of the JN. 1 variant introduced last December, according to Hindustan Times.
The Omicron JN.1 lineage is spreading rapidly across the country because of new mutations.
As of April 2024, FLiRT variant KP.2 is responsible for about 25% of new COVID-19 cases.
The new variant can cause sore throats, coughs, fatigue, nasal congestion, runny noses, headaches, muscle aches, fevers, and taste loss.
For elderly and immunocompromised individuals, influenza vaccinations, masks, and social distancing are recommended.
India’s high population density poses a significant threat to the spread of these variants.
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