In just weeks, this new COVID-19 variant, FLiRT, has overtaken the JN.1 omicron subvariant to become the dominant variant in the US. FLiRT, is a sub-lineage of the Omicron JN.1. So far, FLiRT variants have not been detected in India. However, according to experts, considering how transmissible it is, it is likely to make an appearance soon.