Omicron BF.7 Sub-Variant Triggering Fresh COVID Fears in India
Jyoti Prakash Sahoo*
Dept. of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India
Kailash Chandra Samal
Dept. of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: BF.7, COVID, Omicron, Sub-variant
Abstract
So far, three instances of the Omicron BF.7 strain responsible for the recent rash of Covid infections in China have been found in India. Earlier in October, the first instance of the highly contagious strain with increased transmissibility was discovered in Gujarat. Currently, Omicron BF.7 cases in India are total 3, with 2 occurring in Gujarat and 1 in Odisha. The new Omicron strain is known to spread rapidly and has a shorter incubation time, but so far this hasn't caused much of a concern. Sixty percent of the Chinese population will reportedly be infected within three months. In light of the virus's apparent ease of transmission, might we anticipate a fresh wave of COVID in India as well?
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