NIH issues advisory regarding new variant of coronavirus
The National Institute of Health in Islamabad has issued advisory regarding the new variant of COVID-19, known as variant.According to the National Health Institute, the purpose of these advisory is to inform relevant authorities and stakeholders about precautionary measures. The emergence of the new COVID-19 variant could potentially increase pressure on OPDs and wards in the country’s hospitals.
The advisory states that the JN.1 variant is rapidly replacing other COVID-19 variants worldwide. Currently, there have been no reported cases of the new JN.1 variant in Pakistan.
According to the advisory by the National Health Institute,preventive measures against COVID-19 include frequent hand washing with soap, using sanitizers, avoiding crowded places to prevent COVID and other respiratory viruses, and vaccination remains the most effective way to protect against COVID-19 and other viruses.