New COVID-19 variant, XBB.1.16 detected in 349 samples: Govt
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The XBB.1.16 subvariant of COVID-19 has been detected in a total of 349 samples so far, according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), reported PTI. The samples have been collected from nine states and union territories. As per experts, the newly discovered subvariant, first reported in January in India, could be the reason behind the sudden increase in daily COVID-19 cases.
