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In Taipei on June 12, 2024, the mainstream strain of COVID-19 is quietly undergoing changes, with the JN.1 variant currently dominant but new variants KP.2 and KP.3 rapidly rising. Health authorities have announced the onset of the sixth wave of infections domestically, expected to peak in August. Dr. Zhan Qianjun, a pediatrician at Taiwan An Hospital, notes a new characteristic of COVID-19 patients where they experience 'low fever for several days' initially, and rapid tests show negative results during this period, leading to delayed treatment. With cases surging since the lifting of mask mandates on May 19, Dr. Zhan emphasizes the importance of vigilance, continuous self-testing for symptoms, and vaccination to reduce severe outcomes or fatalities.
Source: YAHOO