Covid-19 new variant : XBB 1.16
Fever, sore throat, body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting and stomach upset are some of the symptoms of Covid-19 variant XBB 1.16.
XBB 1.16 is a sub-variant of Omicron that has been adapted so it can also infect vaccinated people, said Prof. Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group at the University of Oxford, UK. Sir Andrew Pollard said.
Cases of Covid-19 are increasing again in some parts of the country. A new Omicron variant called XBB1.16 is responsible for this increased number. According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 600 Omicron variants circulating worldwide, and XBB 1.16 is one of them. It is believed that this variant is increasing the number of Covid-19 cases in various states of India in the last few months. In March, the Maharashtra government also reported the rapid spread of this variant.
Covid-19 new variant : XBB 1.16 spreads rapidly but does not cause any serious illness. Let’s have a look at the features of this variant. Its signs and symptoms that you should not ignore are as follows
Some of the symptoms observed so far include: fever that rises gradually and lasts for 1-2 days, sore throat, body aches, headache and stomach upset.
Covid-19 new variant : Who is at risk from XBB 1.16?
This variant does not lead to any serious complications. However, people with underlying health conditions, the elderly population and individuals with respiratory conditions should be more careful.
Covid-19 new variant : Other things you should know about XBB 1.16
1. According to news agency PTI, XBB1.16 was first discovered in January
2. Even fully vaccinated persons can become infected
3. Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal said that most infected persons in Delhi carry this strain.
As the cases of Covid-19 are on the rise again, it is important to follow all precautions. Also, if you have not received the vaccine, take the vaccine with all doses.
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