Threatening XBB.1.16 variant..!? Who is at risk..?

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Threatening XBB.1.16 variant..!? Who is at risk..?

The World health Organization said that Omicron's XBB.1.16 variant should be monitored regularly. The coronavirus that started spreading at the end of 2019 continues to evolve. The Omicron variant has been the most damaging of the Corona variants that have mutated so far. In this case, the XBB.1.16 variant of Omicron is said to be responsible for the current increase in the spread of Corona. In this case, the World health Organization (WHO) said that the XBB.1.16 variant of Omicron should be monitored. It has also been reported that this XBB.1.16 variant should be continuously monitored due to its faster spread and ability to evade the immune system than other corona variants.
So far, the Omicron XBB.1.16 variant has spread to 33 countries, including india, according to the World health Organization. The number of hospitalizations due to the XBB.1.16 variant in india and indonesia increased, but was much lower than in previous waves, the World health Organization reported. Maria Van Kerkov, WHO's Covid technology Lead, said that following the widespread increase in the XBB.1.16 variant in many countries, the XBB.1.16 variant is classified as a continuously monitored variant. There is no change in its severity. There is a need to be vigilant as it can cause full-scale disease, he said.
What is XBB.1.16 variant..?

XBB.1.16 is a sub-variant of Omicron. This variant is a recombination of 2 Omicron variants. It spreads easily and has a high chance of escaping the immune system.

XBB.1.16 What are the symptoms of variation..?

Fever, sore throat, body aches, headache, and stomach discomfort.
Who is at risk?

The XBB.1.16 variant does not cause serious problems. However, people with underlying health conditions, the elderly, and people with respiratory problems should be extra careful.

The Impact of covid on India:

In india, coronavirus is increasing due to XBB.1.16 variant. Accordingly, in the last 24 hours, 12,193 new cases of corona have been reported. The death toll due to Corona has risen to 5,31,300.

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