A sub-variant of the Omicron strain of coronavirus has been classified as a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization, because of its rapidly increasing spread.<br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile, the WHO said that the risk to the public is currently low, and current vaccines continue to offer protection.  WHO is currently tracking a number of variants of interest linked to Omicron including JN.1, although none of them are deemed to be concerning.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">JN.1 has been found in many countries around the world, including China, UK, India and the United States.</span>