Bf 7 Variant News Today

India recorded 124 cases of COVID-19 during testing of international passengers at airports and seaports between December 24 to January 3. 

Covid subvariant BF.7 detected in West Bengal: All four cases are currently Covid-negative as per their latest test reports. Of the four people, three are from Nadia district, while one person hails from Bihar but currently resides in Kolkata, the official added.

Strict checks have been instated at Indian airports for international travellers from China to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

The new, deadly variant of coronavirus from China can create havoc across the globe if its spread is not checked in time.

The booster dose of the Bharat Biotech intranasal Covid vaccine is now available on the CoWIN platform and can be booked by eligible populations.

The Covid surge in China is not just triggered by the BF.7 variant of the virus, but three more strains that contribute to a spike in cases.

New Delhi: As China continues to see a spike in Covid infections and deaths due to the BF.7 variant, the next 40 days will be crucial for India, news agency PTI reported on Wednesday citing official sources. The Union Health Ministry said the country may see a surge in Covid-19 cases in January 2023.   “Previously, it has been noticed that a new wave of coronavirus hits India

The sources said filling up of air suvidha forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from five Asian countries.

The Omicron BF.7 variant has gained dominance in China and is also posing a threat on India, likely to fuel a fresh Covid wave in the country.

Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar today said the BF.7 variant of COVID-19 is transmissible with low virulence, but emphasised that senior citizens, children and pregnant women must remain cautious.