The new JN.1 type of coronavirus is spreading more and more. Within a month, this variant was responsible for more than a quarter of global infections, while at the beginning of November it represented only 3% of global infections. The more diseases there are, the more doctors and researchers learn about the mutation, so now it seems that in addition to the usual symptoms, it is worth paying attention to one or two more – He writes hvg.hu.
According to a December 2023 NHS report, the following symptoms occur most often:
- Runny nose (31.1 percent)
- Cough (22.9 percent)
- headache (20.1 percent),
- Weakness or fatigue (19.6 percent).
- Muscle pain (15.8 percent)
- Sore throat (13.2%), sleep problems (10.8%),
- Anxiety or worry (10.5 percent).
Therefore, loss of sense of smell and taste is no longer among the most common symptoms, but at the same time, sufferers report symptoms of anxiety in 10.5 percent of cases. The rapid spread of JN.1 shows that it infects more easily than previous variants. In addition, the desire to travel that increases during the Christmas season certainly contributes greatly to its popularity.
