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COVID-19 cases are rising sharply across parts of Asia. Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand are seeing a notable surge. But what's driving this increase? According to Singapore’s health ministry, COVID cases jumped to an estimated 14,200 in the week from April 27 to May 3. Thailand reported over 33,000 cases between May 11 and May 17. Experts say the spike is due to the spread of two new variants — LF.7 and NB.1.8 — both descendants of the JN.1 variant that emerged in 2024. These sub-variants are more transmissible and may evade immunity from past infections or vaccines. As immunity wanes, high-risk groups — especially those over 65 — become more vulnerable. India, however, has reported only 257 cases so far, and there's no official confirmation of JN.1 variant circulation in the country.
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