New Covid Variant: XBB.1.16 variant spread in 12 countries of the world, how much danger in India?

Omicron XBB.1.16 Variant: The cases of Omicron's XBB.1.16 variant are increasing rapidly in India. The number of cases of this variant has crossed 600. The maximum number of cases have been registered in Maharashtra.

Omicron XBB.1.16 Variant: Corona virus cases are continuously increasing in India . The number of active patients has reached close to 12 thousand. Omicron's XBB.1.16 variant is being told the reason for the increase in corona cases in India. This variant has been found in 12 countries. Cases of this variant are being reported in America, Singapore, China, UK and Brunei. In India, the maximum number of cases of XBB.1.16 variants are being reported in Maharashtra and Kerala. The number of infected people of XBB.1.16 variant in the country has crossed 600.

Experts say that the new variant of Kovid is more contagious. Because of this it is spreading so fast. It is made after mutation in the old variant XBB of Omicron. However, there has been no increase in cases of hospitalization and deaths due to this. The symptoms which were being found in corona patients during December and January are still being seen in the same way. There is no significant change in the symptoms from the new variant. There are only complaints of cough-cold and mild fever after being infected with Kovid. Cases of pneumonia or lungs infection are not coming.

Are rising cases a cause for concern?

Dr. Neeraj Nischal, Additional Professor in the Department of Medicine in AIIMS, New Delhi, says that the increasing cases of corona in India is not a cause for concern. The system of testing and tracing of Kovid in the country is very good, due to this cases are also coming to the fore, but there is nothing to panic in this. The spurt in Covid cases is not a sign of a new wave. However, people are advised to keep following the rules of prevention from Kovid.

Should booster dose be taken?

Professor Dr. Yudveer Singh in the Critical Care Department at AIIMS says that people who have taken two doses of corona should get a booster. Especially for those at high risk, the third dose is very important. The immunity that remains from natural infection will become even stronger after getting vaccinated. Severe symptoms of the virus can also be prevented by getting vaccinated.