A senior official from Oman's Ministry of Health has reported that the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 has been identified in multiple cases within the country.
However, the official reassured that the majority of these patients experienced only mild symptoms and have since recovered. Emphasizing the proactive approach taken by the Sultanate of Oman, the official stated that necessary surveillance and prevention measures are consistently implemented throughout the year.
Furthermore, the official asserted that the global spread of the JN.1 variant does not pose a significant risk to public health.
Additionally, the official highlighted that this particular variant of COVID-19 is intriguing due to its mild symptoms, and there has been no notable increase in hospitalizations in intensive care units or wards at present.
