Risk of JN.1 variant very minimal in SL-Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health said today, the risk of an epidemic situation in Sri Lanka due to the new COVID-19 variant JN-1 is very minimal.

Issuing a statement the Ministry stated that the Medical Research Institute has been instructed to carry out genetic tests to assess the risk of the JN-1 variant spreading and accordingly the necessary research is being carried out.

“While current evidence suggests the additional public health risk posed by JN.1 is low, we must continue to track the evolution of these viruses to tailor our response” the Ministry said.

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