With an uptick in the trend of Covid cases, scientists said that XBB.1.16 is the Covid-19 variant responsible for the present surge..According to the latest INSACOG bulletin, the newly emerged recombinant coronavirus variant XBB.1.16 has been observed in different parts of the country.
Earlier, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a review meeting with health ministers of all states and Union Territories wherein he asked states to stay alert and remain prepared for the management of the disease.
Earlier, Vipin M Vashishtha, former convenor of Indian Academy of Pediatrics and consultant pediatrician at the Mangla Hospital and Research Centre, Bijnor also pointed out that XBB.1.16 has a 140 percent growth advantage over XBB.1.5, making it more aggressive
new delhi, amid rising cases of coronavirus, union health minister mansukh mandaviya on friday held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and be prepared for covid-19 management. in the meeting with state health minister