Omicron JN.1 variant has higher transmissibility than other circulating existing dominant variants (IMAGE)

The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo

Omicron JN.1 variant has higher transmissibility than other circulating existing dominant variants

Caption

Researchers from Japan findings indicate that JN.1 has a higher ability to spread than some prevalent variants like BA.2.86.1 and HK.3, potentially making it the dominant strain globally.

Credit

Prof. Kei Sato from The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Usage Restrictions

This credit must be used when the image used.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.