XBB.1.16 COVID variant dominates infections in India, experts concerned.
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XBB.1.16, an omicron subvariant, is contributing to a recent surge of COVID-19 cases in India and has been detected in over 20 countries. The World Health Organization is monitoring the variant, which has high infectivity and pathogenicity. XBB.1.16 is a recombinant variant from BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 and has three additional mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein compared with its parent lineage. Although XBB.1.16 is making headlines worldwide, other variants, including XBB.1.9.1, are also currently on both the WHO's and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's radar.
- What to know about the XBB.1.16 COVID variant causing concern in India ABC News
- WHO warns new Omicron spinoff XBB.1.16 is 'one to watch,' but hasn't shown to be more severe CNN
- XBB.1.16 variant accounting for 38.2% of Covid-19 infections in India: Report Hindustan Times
- Covid-19: Mutations of XBB.1.16 a worry, say experts Times of India
- XBB.1.16 Accounting for 38.2% of Covid-19 Infection in India, Says INSACOG News18
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