NEW YORK - Covid cases are on the rise again.
Scientists are concerned about a new variant called JN.1 and the alarming rate of damage it has already done.
Numerous health and medical institutions abroad have reinstated protective measures like mask-wearing given it has become the fastest growing strain in the US.
Director of the Centre for Epidemic Response & innovation at Stellenbosch University, Professor Tulio de Oliveira spoke with eNCA.