Covid 4th wave: Genome sequencing confirms first case of new variant BA12 in Bihar - 13 samples went for genome sequencing of which Omicron sub-variant BA 2 was found in 12 samples, while BA 12 has been confirmed in one sample report.
Omicron s BA.2.12.1 mutant found in a Delhi patient, all you need to know about the sub-variant - Scientists associated with INSACOG said that this new sub-variant appears to be more infectious than BA.2 which was very active in India in January.
Covid 4th wave: Signs, symptoms, impact of the new Omicron XE variant - XE is a recombinant mutant of two most prevalent Omicron variants, BA.1 and BA.2, which makes it even more infectious than Omicron.
Covid 4th wave: XE spreads 10% faster than Omicron, symptoms to look out for - As far as its symptoms and severity are concerned, some people infected with XE variant may have mild symptoms and some cases may be of severe nature.
Covid 4th wave: 5 facts on new variant XE and how worried should we be? - XE is reported to be ten times more infectious than the fastest-spreading Omicron subvariant BA.2 also known as Stealth Omicron.