AMMAN — The Secretary-General of Epidemiological Affairs in
the Ministry of Health Dr. Raed Al-Shboul confirmed the registration of several
cases of COVID-19 in the past few weeks. The ministry is preparing to conduct
genetic surveillance to identify the prevalent variant in the kingdom as a
precautionary measure, Khaberni reported.
اضافة اعلان
In his radio statements on Hala Radio, Shboul mentioned the
presence of the GN1 variant, a category within the "Omicron" strain,
known for its rapid spread without causing hospitalization, emphasizing that
COVID-19 has become a seasonal flu, according to the World Health Organization
(WHO).
Furthermore, Shboul explained that cases of the respiratory
virus affecting children have been recorded, but in lower numbers than last
year, adding that according to the monitoring system at the Ministry, focusing
on some seasonal diseases like influenza, there is no increase in diagnosed
cases. However, the most prevalent cases in the kingdom currently are influenza
A and the known H3N2 strain.
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