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KP.1 And KP.2 : Covid 19 Strain

Kumari Sonali

KP.1 And KP.2 : Covid 19 Strain

The central government has attributed the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India to two strains, KP.1 and KP.2.

  • These strains are categorised under the “FLiRT” group and have evolved from the JN1 Omicron variant.
  • These are highly transmissible, causing mild symptoms such as fever, cold, cough, sore throat, body ache, and fatigue.
  • KP.2 was classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Variant Under Monitoring.
  • Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
  • COVISHIELD, Covaxin and AstraZeneca were among the recommended vaccines for Covid-19 in India.

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