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A total of 76 samples of XBB.1.16 variant of coronavirus have been found which might be behind the recent rise of cases in the country, according to INSACOG data...
Former AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said the new XBB.1.16 variant of coronavirus could be driving the recent rise in Covid-19 cases but stressed there was no need to worry as long as it doesn't lead to severe illness, hospitalisation and deaths...
The XBB 1.16 variant was first found in January when two samples tested positive for the variant while in February a total of 59 samples were found..
As long as they don't lead to severe illness, hospitalisation and deaths, it is alright because it helps in giving some degree of immunity to the population if they have mild illness," the renowned pulmonologist, who was part of the national Covid task force, said.. India has been reporting a slight rise in Covid cases, triggering fears of another wave of pandemic in a country that has removed all virus-induced restrictions..
When asked about whether XBB.1.16 variant has the potential to drive a fresh Covid wave in the next few days, he said, "You may see a surge in number of cases" but then they may be underreported...
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