Published 22:41 IST, April 11th 2023
234 cases of Omicron's mutated sub-variant XBB1.16.1 found in India: Report
XBB1.16.1 is a mutation of Omicron’s infectious XBB1.16 variant. The XBB1.16.1 has been found across 13 states and Union Territories.
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Amid a spurt in fresh Covid infections, 234 cases of XBB1.16.1 mutated sub-variant have been found in country, according to INSACOG data.
XBB1.16.1 is a mutation of Omicron’s infectious XBB1.16 variant. XBB1.16.1 has been found across 13 states and Union Territories, including Delhi, Gujarat and Haryana, data showed.
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According to Indian SARS-CoV-2 Gemics Consortium (INSACOG) data, 1,774 cases of XBB1.16 variant have been found across 22 states and Union Territories, data showed.
India recorded 5,676 new coronavirus infections, while active cases increased to 37,093, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.
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death toll has increased to 5,31,000 with 21 deaths.
22:41 IST, April 11th 2023