KP.2: This is what China has to say about the new COVID variant – The Times of India

The new variant of COVID-19, known as KP.2, has been making headlines globally with nearly 100 cases in India alone. But what does China have to say about it? According to the National Administration of Disease Control and Prevention, this variant is unlikely to cause a new surge in infections in the country anytime soon. As per the Xinhua News Agency, KP.2-sequenced cases only make up a tiny fraction of all locally sequenced cases reported each week in China, ranging from 0.05 per cent to 0.30 per cent. Experts from the administration consider this level "extremely low." KP.2, a descendant of the currently prevalent JN.1 variant, has been on the rise worldwide since February. Despite its increase, experts haven't found any significant changes in its ability to cause illness or evade the immune system. What does this mean for the public? Health experts advise continuing with good personal hygiene practices, wearing face masks when necessary, and maintaining a healthy diet.

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