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Topic: Covid variant

163 cases of the new Covid variant XFG detected in India, highest in Maharashtra

The recombinant XFG variant harbours four key spike mutations and has achieved rapid global spread following its initial detection in Canada.

196 cases of JN.1 Covid variant recorded in 10 Indian states & UTs

Odisha joins states that have detected presence of variant, shows Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium data. WHO has classified it as 'variant of interest' but said it poses 'low' risk.

At least 21 cases of new Covid variant JN.1 detected across India

The Maharashtra health department has said JN.1 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and causes mild symptoms in patients.

21 cases of JN.1 Covid variant found in 3 states, says NITI Aayog member VK Paul

Union Health Secretary says even though cases of Covid-19 infection are on the rise, 92.8% of those who tested positive opted for home isolation, indicating mild illness.

WHO classifies new Covid strain JN.1 as ‘variant of interest’, says it poses ‘low risk’

The health organisation said the current vaccines will continue to protect against severe disease and death from JN.1 and other circulating variants of the COVID-19 virus.

As Centre issues advisory amid Covid surge, what is JN.1, the new variant that has reached India

Kerala has reported the first case of JN.1, a descendant of Omicron with a mutation that makes it more infectious. Experts say JN.1 does not appear worrying, but India needs nation-wide serosurvey.

What is new Covid variant Eris, now on WHO’s radar, and what are its symptoms

New Delhi: The emergence of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, Omicron EG.5.1 — nicknamed 'Eris' — has sparked fresh worries around the globe as the...

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