The pandemic is far from over, as evidenced by the rapid rise to global dominance of the JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2. By wastewater levels, JN.1 is now associated with the second-biggest wave of infections in the United States in the pandemic, after omicron. Clearly this virus variant, with its plethora of new mutations, has continued its evolution with mutations adapted for infecting or reinfecting us. Nevertheless, only 19% of eligible Americans have gotten the updated booster. AdvertisementIt’s crickets from the White House on COVID now, with no messaging on getting the updated booster or masking.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 08, 2024 09:02 UTC