The new XE variant of the corona virus has knocked in India. The first case of XE variant has come to light in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra. According to WHO, the XE variant is a combination of two strains BA.1 and BA.2 of the Omicron variant. Preliminary research on this variant suggests that it may be 10 percent more infectious than Omicron. The first case of the XE variant was found in the UK on 19 January this year.
Now after the confirmation of the first case in Mumbai, there is a danger of increasing cases of this variant in India as well. The XE variant has also been detected in Thailand and New Zealand. The WHO has said that more data is needed before it can say more about its mutations. After getting the first case in Mumbai, it has become necessary to know the symptoms of this variant.
What are the symptoms of Omicron XE?
As far as its symptoms and severity are concerned, some may have mild symptoms and some cases may be severe.
The severity of this virus is largely dependent on vaccination. Those who have been vaccinated may have mild symptoms. Symptoms can be severe in those without vaccination.
Symptoms of the XE variant may include fever, sore throat, cough and cold, skin irritation, gastrointestinal distress, etc.
– There is no evidence yet that XE is more severe, so far all variants of Omicron have appeared to be less severe.