meanwhile INSACOG Has released its report regarding the new variant of Corona XBB.1.16 (XBB.1.16). According to the report, a total of 610 cases of this variant have been found in the country. This variant may be behind the sudden increase in corona cases.
Recently samples were collected from 11 states and union territories. The highest number of cases of this variant have been found in Maharashtra and Gujarat at 164 each, followed by Telangana at 93 and Karnataka at 86. This variant was first detected in January. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) has also made some changes in the rules related to the Covid vaccine.
Corona growing rapidly in the country
Including different states of the country, for the last few days more than thousand new cases are being reported daily. Meanwhile, the daily positivity rate has been recorded at 1.30 percent. The total number of Covid cases in the country so far stands at 4.47 crore (4,47,07, 525). Recently, 1,805 new cases were found in a single day, which was the highest in the last 134 days.
How much danger from XBB.1.16 variant?
Somewhere the new variant of Corona virus XBB.1.16 is being held responsible for the new cases of Corona increasing suddenly in the country. According to an Economic Times report (Ref), INSACOG has stated in its report that 610 cases of this variant have been found in the country. It is possible that its cases may increase further.
What is the danger of new wave of Corona?
Could the XBB.1.16 variant cause a new wave?
In view of the meeting of new variants and the rapidly increasing cases, it is feared that a new wave of corona may have to be faced in the coming times. Recently, Dr. Randeep Guleria, former director of Delhi AIIMS, told in an interview to ANI that this virus is mild and its symptoms are also mild. When there is no situation like hospitalization, then there is nothing to worry about.
Do not ignore these symptoms
Most common symptoms of corona virus Fever, cough and fatigue along with other symptoms such as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, body aches and muscle pain, sore throat, runny nose, chest pain and headache Are included. The symptoms seen these days are very similar to the influenza virus, so if you feel any symptoms, get yourself tested for corona.
WHO changed the recommendations of the corona vaccine
The WHO has also made slight changes in its Covid-19 vaccine recommendations for the new phase of the corona pandemic. Healthy children and adolescents may not need the vaccine, but older and high-risk individuals should receive a booster shot 6 to 12 months after their last vaccination.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot be a substitute for any medicine or treatment in any way. Always consult your doctor for more details.