COVID-19: Omicron sub variant BF.7, which created an outcry in China, knocks in India, know where are the cases


Posted on 21st Dec 2022 06:07 pm by rohit kumar

Coronavirus In India: Three cases of Omicron's sub-variant BF.7, responsible for increasing cases of Covid-19 in China, have also been reported in India. Official sources have given this information on Wednesday. Officials said that the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Center had detected the first case of BF.7 in India. He said that so far two cases have been reported from Gujarat, while one case has been reported from Odisha.

 

In a Covid review meeting chaired by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday, experts said that although there has not been an overall increase in the number of Covid cases so far, there is a need for continuous monitoring to track existing and emerging patterns.

 

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This sub-variant increased the cases in China

 

According to sources, various cities in China are currently in the grip of a highly contagious variant Omicron of Covid, mostly BF.7, which is the main variant spreading in Beijing. Due to this, there has been a huge jump in the cases of Covid infection in China.

 

Why is BF.7 dangerous?

 

BF.7 is a sub-variant of Omicron's variant BA.5 and has a wider infectivity and shorter incubation period and higher potential to cause reinfection or infect even those who have been vaccinated. has been installed. It has already been found in several other countries including the US, UK, and European countries like Belgium, Germany, France, and Denmark.

 

Investigation of those coming from China started

 

Because of the cases of the corona virus in China, the Government of India has come into action mode. The Ministry of Health has asked to check those coming from China at the airport. Now people coming from China will be investigated. The ministry has issued guidelines related to this to the officials. The source of the Ministry of Health has told that there are 10 different variants of corona in the country, the latest variant of which is BF.7. Along with this, the delta variant is also being seen in some places in the country.

 

The government on alert in India must wear a mask

 

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the Covid situation in India. After the meeting ended, Mansukh Mandaviya said, "Covid is not over yet. I have directed all concerned departments to be alert and strengthen surveillance."

 

After this meeting, Niti Aayog member Dr. VK Paul advised people to wear masks in crowded places to prevent the spread of the virus. Dr. VK Paul said, "If you are in a crowded place, indoors or outdoors, use a mask. This is most important for older people."

 

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