Fourth wave scare: Can Omicron XE cause trouble for India? Here's what Govt panel chief says
The recently detected Omicrom XE variant in Gujarat has triggered a conversation about another potential fourth wave of Covid-19 in India.
Apr 11, 2022, 18:19 PM IST'XE variant slightly tuned up version of Omicron': Covid task force co-chairman
Jayadevan said the XE variant is the combination of BA.1 and BA.2 where X stands for Recombinant Type and E is the sequence of its discovery. Mutation and recombination are techniques used by viruses to become fitter.
Apr 07, 2022, 22:59 PM ISTIndia's 1st case of Omicron's XE variant detected in Mumbai
India's first case of Omicron's XE variant has been detected in Mumbai, civic body BMC said today.
Apr 06, 2022, 18:00 PM IST