Four cases of a new variant of COVID JN1, an Omicron sub-variant, have been reported in Pakistan, as reported by ARY News. The affected individuals have only exhibited mild symptoms, according to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated JN.1 as a variant of interest. The Caretaker Federal Minister for Health, Nadeem Jan, assured that the government is closely monitoring the situation and has implemented effective screening systems at international airports.

The Border Health Services Department is following the recommendations of the International Health Regulations, and 90 per cent of Pakistan's population has been vaccinated. In response to recent cases, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has decided to conduct COVID testing on passengers arriving from abroad. Nadeem Jan emphasized the importance of citizens using masks, maintaining proper distance, and taking other precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and flu, especially during the winter months.