Surge in Wastewater Levels Sparks Concerns Over SARS-CoV-2 Variant JN.1 in India (News)

The exponential rise in wastewater levels in India is raising alarm bells, particularly due to the prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 and its sublineages. This surge, accompanied by a lack of clinical testing data since November 8th, poses significant health challenges and underscores the need for swift and targeted interventions. This article explores the implications of the wastewater trend and the potential impact on over a billion people in the coming weeks.

Wastewater levels in India are going vertical. Aside from the health outcomes, it will be interesting to see what kind of pressure this places on JN.1 to evolve, as it will probably hit over a billion people in the coming weeks. https://t.co/9u2JxQ4573

— Michael (@mrmickme) January 1, 2024

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