This is what you should know about the new Covid variant KP.3, which is spreading throughout the United States.
KP.3, the new COVID version, is spreading throughout the US. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new statistics showing that between June 23 and July 6, it accounted for 36.9% of positive infections. KP.3 shares similarities with JN.1, KP.1.1, and KP.2 “FLiRT” variations. As the number of cases “continues increasing” nationwide, here’s what you need to know:
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What are the symptoms of KP.3?
The CDC has not specified any symptoms that are exclusive to the KP.3 variant. However, those affected by it suffer symptoms similar to the JN.1 variant, according to Rosa Norman, a spokesperson for the agency.
These include fever or chills, cough, dyspnea or shortness of breath, exhaustion, headache, aches and muscles in the body, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, runny or congested nose, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
The CDC advises seeking emergency medical assistance if a person experiences more serious symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, disorientation, difficulty waking up or staying awake, or pale, grey, or blue skin, lips, or nail beds.
How quickly is COVID variant KP.3 rising in US?
Norman told USA Today, “Estimates predict that KP.3 is the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant, making up 31.2 to 43% of viruses nationally. KP.3 is projected to continue increasing as proportions of the variants that cause COVID-19.” “KP.3 evolved from JN.1, which was the major viral lineage circulating since December 2023.”
Which US states have the worst COVID cases?
Based on the CDC’s data, the five US states which had the biggest increase of 4.7% positive COVID cases from June 29 to July 5 were—Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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