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What is ‘FLIRT’ ?<\/p>\n

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\n‘FLIRT’ is a nickname for a new group of COVID-19 variants.
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\nThe FLIRT variants are descendants of the Omicron JN.1 variant. The name ‘FLIRT’ is not an official scientific designation but an acronym derived from the technical names of the mutations (specifically, mutations in the spike protein). Key variants include KP.2 and KP.1.1.
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\nThese variants have been identified in various parts of the world, including the United States, and have drawn attention from health authorities due to their prevalence and mutations.
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