Health officials in Ireland have reported a rise in Covid cases linked to the new KP.3 mutant strain. The public is advised to stay vigilant for symptoms and follow precautions, especially to protect vulnerable people.
Health officials have released an update on Covid in Ireland, which confirms that cases of the new mutant strain KP.3 are on the rise.
In a statement, the HPSC said: "JN.1 sublineages that harbour the F456L and R346T mutations in the Spike gene have increased globally since early March 2024 and have been classified as variants under monitoring by WHO and ECDC due to this increase and the known association of these mutations with immune evasion. These variants are not expected to be associated with increased infection severity or to significantly reduce vaccine effectiveness.
The HPSC has asked the public to look out for symptoms and to follow precautions in order to protect vulnerable people. The said: "It is important to remain vigilant for Covid symptoms and take steps to prevent spread in both the community and in healthcare settings, to protect vulnerable people at high risk of severe Covid disease."
Despite the ever-evolving virus still hanging around more than four years after the pandemic first began, the symptoms remain largely the same. The symptoms of Covid can include:
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