Covid Symptoms: Once again Corona has gained momentum in the country. According to reports, 60% of the increasing cases of COVID are of the XBB 1.16 variant. At the same time, WHO's COVID lead has also said that most of the 800 sequences they have received from 22 countries are from India.
Cases of XBB.1.16 on the rise
According to lab tests, XBB.1.16 has shown signs of increased infectivity as well as potentially increased pathogenicity. India has seen the highest number of Covid cases in six months. In this regard, the central government and the state governments have increased testing and surveillance in the country by issuing advisories.
Characteristics of XBB.1.16
So far no change in the pattern or type of Covid symptoms has been observed. The previous symptoms of the corona virus are also being seen in the present, which include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, muscle pain, and stomach problems. Experts say the virus is still circulating. But this pandemic is in better shape now than it was in the beginning.
Globally, from 27 February to 26 March 2023, around 3.6 million new cases and more than 25,000 deaths have been recorded, according to WHO's COVID pandemic update globally. At the same time, 5000-10,000 deaths / per week are happening continuously.
Important things about XBB.1.16
This new variant of Corona is currently spreading rapidly in the country. After mutating, viruses become more dangerous than before. In such a situation, your immunity is the only protective shield that can help you fight the infection.
Let us tell you, XBB 1.16 is a sub-variant of the Omicron variant, which is spreading the infection rapidly. How to deal with this new variant, there is currently no medical treatment for it. So it is better that you be cautious and take care of yourself.
