United States: The world has once again started its battle against the COVID-19 crisis – as a new and stronger sub-variant, JN.1 has become dominant and is responsible for the majority of the cases across the world. To be noted that in the United States, the JN.1

Health experts have mentioned that the new mutation has emerged with a higher transmissible tendency and greater drug or vaccine resistance. The variant is threatening, and public health authorities have also raised concerns about its lethal characteristics and high transmissibility.

Amid such a situation, the health experts have outlined that knowing symptoms and going to health experts after observing them is pivotal.

Does the JN.1 variant show different symptoms from other COVID variants?

The JN.1 subvariant is spreading faster than other subvariant of COVID-19 and its Omicron variant. However, the health experts have mentioned that the variant could show slightly different symptoms.

Some of the symptoms are listed below:

DIGESTIVE DISORDERS:

Health experts have mentioned that the symptoms shown by the JN.1 variant are slightly different from other variants, one of which is a problem in the digestive system. A JN.1 infected person has been showing signs of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea – which shows that the virus is attacking the digestive tract of humans.

A similar concern was raised in a recent study, which concluded that the virus-infected person has been dealing with a risk of digestive diseases. The study also outlined that the risk remains approximately for one year post-recovery.

TROUBLE SLEEPING

Another new symptom added to the list is insomnia; reports have revealed that health experts have observed that an infected person deals with problems falling asleep at night.

According to thehealthsite.com, “The JN.1 variant has full potential to trigger anxiety and sleep disturbances in the infected patient, and this is worrisome. While more research is needed to understand the reasons behind this, it’s crucial to acknowledge and address these symptoms effectively. Individuals experiencing these issues should reach out for help from healthcare professionals or mental health specialists.”

ANXIETY AND RESTLESSNESS

A JN.1 COVID-19-infected person has also complained about anxiety and restlessness. The symptom is one of the five common symptoms shown by an infected person.

NEUROLOGICAL CONCERNS

Additionally, health experts have sounded alarms about the connection between the JN.1 strain and neurological symptoms. The experts have outlined that the infected person shares concerns about headaches, bouts of dizziness and even confusion.

EXTREME TIREDNESS AND EXHAUSTION

According to health experts, the most common symptoms shown by the variants of COVID-19, including the JN.1 strain, are stubborn fever and muscle exhaustion. An infected person faces extreme fatigue with an increase in body temperature.

BREATHLESS AND COUGH

Like other variants, JN.1 also attacks the respiratory system, such as experiencing lingering cough, shortness of breath, and difficulty in breathing.

Staying safe from COVID-19 and its new variant!

Health experts have outlined that an individual must closely examine each and every symptom of the new variant and must consult a physician as soon as possible.

Furthermore, they have asked to follow (COVID-19-related) precautionary measures, such as wearing a face mask, maintaining distance, and getting jabs against the virus.