Portions of the East and West Coast have seen a modest spike in a new COVID-19 variant called JN.1. But thus far, the new variant hasn't had much impact in Illinois. RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Department says the State of Illinois has not handed down new guidance related to the new variant.
The biggest concern is a rise in hospitalizations. Thus far hospitalizations have not spiked so concern is low.
