New COVID variant ‘FLiRT’ isn’t so shy, health experts weigh in on impacts
According to medical health experts, another surge of COVID-19 variants is on the rise.
COVID FLiRT also known as KP.2 is the newest mutation after JN.1. According to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the variant is an evolution to the JN.1 variant which has been dominant for the past several months in the U.S.
“FLiRT is a cousin of the JN variant, it started as an offshoot of the JN variant but the most important thing about these variants lately has been immune invasion. They’re able to escape the antibodies and the immunity that the body can mount,” said Dr. Raghav.
Dr. Raghav Tirupathi, the medical director of Infection Prevention for WellSpan Chambersburg and WellSpan Waynesboro hospitals, said that health officials are expecting to see a rise in the FLiRT variant this summer.
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I have it now due to an inconsiderate relative. I am miserable
@dennyc88
12 күн бұрын
What day are you smoothring too it’s day 8 for me sucks plaxovid an steroids not helping all that much seems as b4 old Covid
@user-jq2jp7cn3f
12 күн бұрын
@@dennyc88 I am on day 12 , no paxlovid or steroids. My raging sore throat and fevers, shortness of breath are gone, now lots of dry coughing , fatigue, no taste or smell. My worst thing is nose is blocked, producing tons of post nasal drip making me cough like crazy which hurts my head. Hope you feel better soon.
@walterpayton2120
4 күн бұрын
Does it last that long? I’m on day 4 and I was hoping it would end soon 😢
@user-jq2jp7cn3f
4 күн бұрын
@@walterpayton2120 I'm at almost 3 weeks and just starting to feel better. I still have some fatigue and my ears are sensitive.
@chriswheeler6092
2 күн бұрын
I dont know anyone that has been tested consistently. I have not seen anyone at all wearing a mask or taking any precautions.The last time I did know people who acted like that during the height of the pandemic though.
OOHHH NOOO 🤣🤣🤣
@user-pp4ve6qo1b
18 күн бұрын
Idiot.
Well, i tested positive yesterday and it sucks!
@Shaolin91z
18 күн бұрын
Psalm 91 Thanks Lord for your salvation
I’m positive and it’s highly contagious. We had a birthday party and every single person got it. I’ve got zero energy but ok. Stay safe folks
@D-FIANT415
18 күн бұрын
Yeah that's what the flu does
@user-pp4ve6qo1b
18 күн бұрын
@@D-FIANT415 COVID is not a form of influenza. Stop spreading misinformation, Trumper.
@user-jq2jp7cn3f
17 күн бұрын
I have it and I am so fatigued too , along with a horrible sore throat, fever and chills.
Thank you for discussing Covid!
What a farce ...
@user-pp4ve6qo1b
18 күн бұрын
The only farce around here is you. Try to make a better life for yourself.