The U.S. is experiencing its largest wave of COVID-19 infections since the omicron variant in late 2021, driven by the highly transmissible JN.1 variant. Wastewater detection levels indicate a surge in infections, with approximately 2 million new infections per day. The JN.1 variant has also been reported in India, with 827 cases as of January 11. Despite the surge, hospitalizations remain lower than previous winters due to higher population-wide immunity. The JN.1 variant is now the predominant COVID strain in Bengal, with 88 more positive samples reported.
The JN.1 variant has now become the predominant #Covid strain in Bengal with the "variant of interest" being found in 88 more positive samples. (report by @toi_SumatiY) https://t.co/qkfHmcQ9nF
Why experts are concerned about the JN.1 variant responsible for latest COVID wave The U.S. and other parts of the world are in the midst of another COVID-19 wave. Infections and hospitalizations are on the rise this winter and a new variant is responsible for most of those… https://t.co/rMrdjeUOYJ
"The U.S. is starting 2024 in its second-largest #COVID surge ever. With the U.S. in the middle of a #COVID19 surge, it's time to make sure you're #vaccinated and return to masking." https://t.co/9l6dVYbBnK
Good news = all the "tripledemic" respiratory viruses appear to be in decline now in the US. And a reminder that, despite the news stories of historic covid waves, the respiratory virus most likely to bring you to the emergency room in the last few weeks in US was influenza. https://t.co/Hv3fQzuOFT
At the current wastewater levels, the US would be reporting over 14 MILLION new cases each week if we were testing & keeping data. Since we’re not, *official* numbers are under 400,000 cases a week. Covid will disable millions, but not on paper. https://t.co/FLFi6Rmefh https://t.co/BK0akk7SxV
Wastewater testing indicates that COVID levels in the US are currently higher than they have been since the first Omicron wave, with rates going up across the country. Higher population-wide immunity meaning fewer hospitalizations even with high virus spread.… https://t.co/6mTt5uwXMi
India Logs 1,200 Cases Of Covid Sub-Variant JN.1 So Far https://t.co/CMifMvt0H3 https://t.co/HsMKYpRwFh
There has been a lot of discussion around the current wastewater levels. Some good. Some irresponsible. Here's Boston wastewater plotted over the pandemic. To me, looks a lot like past winters, excluding omicron, and w/ hosp much lower due to immunity build-up from exposure+vax https://t.co/s0aydCePt6
Virus levels in wastewater are higher than they were a year ago, but experts caution against comparisons and note hospitalizations are lower than last winter. https://t.co/wHFCu9RD84
Update @JAMA_current on the JN.1 variant https://t.co/h63Mwt34tm @RitaRubin w/ @mtosterholm @SystemsVirology Nicole Doria-Rose @NIAIDNews https://t.co/FG6tWKFp3P
#NewsAlert | 971 cases of #JN1 variant of #COVID19 reported from 16 states till 11th January: Official sources (ANI)
971 cases of JN.1 variant of COVID-19 reported from 16 states till 11th January: Official sources
Wastewater data has become perhaps the best metric to track the spread of the virus in the U.S., but it’s an imperfect tool. https://t.co/jUunHNvIjV
Fact check: COV2, Influenza, and RSV are all post-peak and falling across the nation. https://t.co/Zz8ifQHp0m https://t.co/pbAMAqV53Y
JN.1: Major Dominant COVID Variant Since XBB.1.5 https://t.co/3ON11EUBkZ
The JN.1 COVID Variant: Symptoms, Incubation Period and When to Test https://t.co/iPegZlFIft
A total of 827 cases of #COVID19 sub-variant #JN1 have been reported from 12 states till now, official sources said. Read: https://t.co/pEImGADfJc https://t.co/nHxTKF8YrK
A total of 827 cases of JN.1 series variant have been reported from 12 states in India till 11th January 2024. Highest number of cases (250) reported in Maharashtra: Sources
2 MILLION. Yes, you read that correctly. The US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron, but with minimal testing and good population immunity, the wave is largely being ignored. Read our full take at https://t.co/w8uI4ORkh2. https://t.co/JAbBoVbSQH
With nearly 2 million new infections per day, the US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron. And odds are, you barely even noticed. https://t.co/hS6PV3D5bD
The curves on some Covid graphs are looking quite steep again. Reported levels of the virus in U.S. wastewater are higher than they have been since the first Omicron wave, though severe outcomes still remain rarer than in earlier pandemic winters. https://t.co/zGUoslkAer
Wastewater update 1/9/24: As +/- predicted by the 5 1/2 week old model (next post), new Biobot data suggests we are at peak levels. Should decline from here. 🔸1,570,000 new infections/day 🔸1 in every 210 became infected today 🔸1 in every 21 people currently infected https://t.co/OoU6vXsZxW
Biobot US wastewater covid monitoring slowing down a lot this week, which is a relief. Hopefully we'll see a peak soon. https://t.co/XVhP2QRNh2 https://t.co/KCPbhYJqqX
NEW COVID wastewater update from Biobot: Looks like we are near the peak. The historical data shows we are in the second-largest wave since the start of the pandemic. Currently in the US, ~1 in 23 are infectious with COVID, and there are ~2 million new infections a day. https://t.co/vbMugRBMaV
Surging COVID-19 cases detected in wastewater signal potential new wave https://t.co/FXn1MO97OX
A total of 819 cases of JN.1 series variant have been reported from 12 states in India till 8th January 2024: Sources
India recorded 605 fresh Covid-19 cases and four deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the official data on Monday. A total of 682 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19 have been reported from 12 states across the Country till January 6. Read more: https://t.co/HcwPiG28HC https://t.co/ooq76cwhuh
🚨 LARGEST U.S. COVID OUTBREAK SINCE OMICRON A new variant of Covid, JN.1, is leading the largest wave of transmissions since 2021 to sweep across the U.S. It's showing up in vaccinated people and those who've already had COVID. Covid-tracking expert Dr. Topol warned that… https://t.co/fIfMfqwHE2
🔸 US sees largest COVID wave since omicron The wave of COVID-19 currently sweeping the U.S. is being led by JN.1, a new variant that is highly transmissible and showing up even in people who are vaccinated or have been infected before. Wastewater detection levels indicate that…
The U.S. is facing its greatest wave of COVID-19 infections since the omicron variant in late 2021. https://t.co/ZdcERVfu2i