The KP 2 sub-variant of Covid-19, which has become increasingly prevalent on a global scale, is unlikely to cause a new infection peak in China in the near future, the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration of China said on Tuesday.
As of Sunday, KP 2-sequenced cases accounted for 0.05 per cent to 0.30 per cent of all locally sequenced cases reported each week in China, which is at an "extremely low" level, according to experts from the administration.
KP 2, a descendant of the currently prevalent JN 1 variant, has rapidly increased in proportion among globally prevalent Covid-19 strains reported since February this year reports BSS.
However, experts have noted that KP 2 shows no notable changes in terms of its pathogenicity and immune escape capabilities.
They have advised the public to maintain good personal hygiene, wear face masks when necessary, and follow healthy diets.
