Omicron BF.7: Knocking of a new variant of Omicron in India, know how dangerous BF.7 is already

Posted on 19th Oct 2022 by rohit kumar

Omicron New Variant BF.7- The concern of the health department has increased after the emergence of a new and highly contagious sub-variant of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also held a meeting with senior health officials on Tuesday to consider the changing situation. So you need to be careful to avoid the new variant of Omicron.

 

How dangerous is the Omicron sub-variant BF.7

The case of Omicron's sub-variant BF.7 has come to light in Gujarat. All these variants are said to be highly contagious. However, scientists also say that not much data has been found about it yet. But it has been reported that the BF.7 sub-variant of Omicron spreads very rapidly, which is a matter of concern.

 

Variant BF.7 spread from China

Let us tell you that like the coronavirus, the sub-variant BF.7 of Omicron has spread from China. This sub-variant is also called 'Omicron spawn'. According to the information, the variant BF.7 has been found in many countries of the world. This variant has been knocked out in many countries including America, England, and Australia. Due to this, an alert has been issued in these countries.

 

what are its symptoms?

Expert shares information about the symptoms of Omicron Subvariant BF.7. According to the information, the characteristics of the sub-variant BF.7 are similar to the one found earlier. Subvariant BF.7 can cause sore throat, fatigue, cough, and cold. However, body pain is being reported to be the main symptom of this variant.

 

These variants of Omicron created a stir

Earlier, cases of BA.2.3.20 and BQ.1 variants of Omicron have been reported in Maharashtra. Cases of XBB sub-variant of Omicron have also been found in Maharashtra. Its cases have also been found in Kerala. Due to all these variants, an increase of 17.7 percent has been registered in the cases of the corona virus in Maharashtra this week as compared to last week. XBB is a combination of Omicron's BJ.1 and Ba.2.75, which spread very quickly. Due to this variant, there was an explosion in corona cases in Singapore recently. Recently in the US, the BQ.1 variant has been found in 60 percent of corona cases.

 

required to wear a mask

It is noteworthy that in a meeting chaired by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday, it has been decided that wearing masks and corona-appropriate behavior will continue in the country. Sources also said that scientists, doctors, and senior officials have also recommended increased surveillance and genome sequencing.


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