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What to Know About the JN.1 Variant of the COVID-19 Virus

A new variant of the COVID-19 virus, JN.1, is spreading in the U.S. and accounted for over 20% of sequenced test samples by the CDC.
JN.1 is closely related to the BA.2.86 variant and may be more contagious but not necessarily more severe.

Where and why is mpox disease spreading in the DRC?

A new variant of the monkeypox virus is spreading through sexual contact in the DRC, affecting vulnerable populations.
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