New Covid Variant

March 18, 2023 02:57 PM IST

76 samples of new Covid variant XBB1.16 found in India: INSACOG data

The XBB 1.16 variant was first found in January when two samples tested positive for the variant while in February a total of 59 samples were found.

July 15, 2022 10:09 PM IST

We need to be prepared for new COVID-19 waves: WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan

There is mounting evidence that suggests that Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are infecting people who have been vaccinated.

November 28, 2021 06:05 PM IST

Omicron threat: Netherlands finds 13 new Covid variant cases among South Africa passengers

"The Omicron variant has so far been identified in 13 of the positive tests. The investigation has not yet been completed. The new variant may be found in more test samples," the National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) said in a statement.

November 28, 2021 03:07 PM IST

Omicron threat | Centre tells states to conduct surveillance of travellers coming from 'at risk' countries

Among other things -- including enhanced testing, maintenance of covid appropriate behaviour, identification of hotspots and adequate availability of health facilities -- the Health Secretary also asked the states that all positive samples of travellers from at risk nations should be sent for genome sequencing.

November 27, 2021 06:36 PM IST