The emergence of JN.1 is an evolutionary 'step change' in the COVID pandemic. Why is this significant?
“The sheer volume of infections occurring globally sets the scene for major viral evolution. SARS-CoV-2 continues to have a very high rate of mutation. Accordingly, JN.1 itself is already mutating and evolving quickly.”
#COVID19 #Science #MedMastodon
https://theconversation.com/the-emergence-of-jn-1-is-an-evolutionary-step-change-in-the-covid-pandemic-why-is-this-significant-220285
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