to me ensure Early detection and prevention of spread of new torsion. To date, four cases of Omicron BF.7 sub-variant detected in India.
India may also witness rise in Corona virus cases in the next A few weeks, but experts believe the situation may not be as alarming as what is happening in China. According to some reports, 1-2 million people can succumb to the virus in the coming months.
Here are 10 things should know About the BF.7 variant
- BF.7 is another name for BA.5.2.1.7 Omicron variant.
- the new breed, subspecies of Omicron BA.5 variant, highly transmissible.
- The variable has a value of R. of 10-18. This means that an infected person can pass the virus on to a normal rate of 10 to another 18 people.
- The Omicron variable had an R value. of 1-5.
- BF.7 has a shorter incubation period and a higher The ability to cause infection or even infect them who They are vaccinated.
- According to laboratory studies, pre-existing antibodies are less effective in neutralizing BF.7 virus.
- According to a study, the BF.7 variant has a 4.4-fold increase higher neutralization resistance from original virus. This means that the antibodies from the vaccination are not effective enough against virus.
- Its symptoms are the same as the other variants of Covid: fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose fatigue. some may also experience Digestive problems like Vomiting and diarrhea.
- The BF.7 variant contains a mutation in it’s a spike A protein (R346T) that is thought to contribute to infection and ability to evade the immune system system.
- It was a coronavirus variant first Found in India in October but now it’s back.
India need Don’t worry: the experts
Experts said that the BF.7 variant is not dangerous risk for the Indian population But added that wearing face Avoid unnecessary masks crowds It is always recommended.
Here’s why India avoid Fourth wave:
- because of covid-zero policyChina has not faced waves of infections like India. Saw the three waves in India was naturally immunized millions of people.
- According to experts, most Indians have acquired hybrid immunity, which means immunity developed through vaccinations and also A natural infection that protects them from the different Covid variants.
- BF.7 is a sub variant of Omicron and more of Its symptoms are similar. The third wave in India has seen mostly Omicron cases and the vast majority of the population He was naturally fortified against virus, the experts said.
- Chinese population He was not exposed to a natural infection, nor was the authorities exposed to him use Seniors vaccination time. Cases spread quickly in China, especially among the elderly population. In India, however, vaccination coverage It’s very loud.
- Vaccination rates in India are nearly 95%. of Eligible population for at least one snooze f over 88% for Both doses. to divide of qualified population she has also He received a third dose.
- Effectiveness of locally-made Vaccines used in India is widely recognized and majority of the population It can be assumed that it is well protected.
- This contrasts sharply with China, which has used 7 vaccines so far for Mass vaccination such as Sinovac and Sinopharm. the protection These suspected vaccines provide, just two of Seven are on the WHO list.
India is fine: Kang
Famous virologist Gangandip Kang on Friday said it did not expect India to report A spike in Corona virus cases. “that they [BF.7 and other strains] we are, like All sub-Omicron variants, too good in injury people because they are escape An immune response that prevents infection but does not cause it more Severe disease from delta,” tweeted Kang, prof professor at the Christian Medical College division of Digestive Sciences. Kang said that “for now, India is fine” but maintained that watch should Make sure to detect signal of any changes in the behavior of virus”.
Not a wave, but ripples
Experts said that although India may avoid fourth wave of Infections, exponentially increased in cases in Neighboring China is bound to have some ripple effects.
Spread of A virus within state borders can “knock-on influences in nearby countrieseven if there are no direct links between the two.
the current lunges; in Covid-19 cases in China can potentially lead to return of virus in India as we have seen in else countries that have been subjected to multiple waves of infection during a pandemic.
According to some studies, China may experience 2-3 peaks in infections over the coming months. Every peak may have a knock-on effect in India.
(input from agencies)
