DOH: 18 kaso ng JN.1 COVID-19 variant na na-detect sa bansa, magaling na
DOH: 18 kaso ng JN.1 COVID-19 variant na na-detect sa bansa, magaling na
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00:00 18 COVID-19 variant cases, known as JN.1, were detected in the country according to the Department of Health.
00:07 According to the DOH, these samples were collected from November 16 to December 3.
00:14 These were also barely recovered and no cases were found to be positive.
00:20 The agency explained that the JN.1 variant is not a new variant or strain,
00:26 which is called variants of concern.
00:29 It is a variant of interest that is closely monitored by the World Health Organization.
00:34 The DOH encouraged the public to wear face masks,
00:38 ensure adequate ventilation, and get vaccinated, especially those who are high-risk and vulnerable.
00:44 The DOH's goal is to help prevent the spread of influenza-like illnesses and other respiratory illnesses.
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