New Covid Variant Archives

DOH Warns of JN.1 Subvariant in Year-End COVID-19 Report: Examining 18 Cases and Health Measures

December 25, 2023 by Miguel in News

As the year approaches, the Department of Health (DOH) has issued a warning that the new subvariant of COVID-19, known as JN.1, is now present in the country and is classified as a “variant of interest.” In the DOH report on Sunday, December 24, there are 18 cases of JN.1 nationwide, with the earliest case … Read more

New COVID-19 Subvariant JN.1 Expected to Enter the Philippines, According to Health Expert

December 21, 2023 by Miguel in News

In a statement from Dr. Rontgene Solante, the president of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP), the new COVID-19 subvariant JN.1, currently circulating in the United States and other countries, is expected to enter the Philippines in “due time.” He emphasized the need to closely monitor this new subvariant, which could potentially lead to an … Read more