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The World Health Organization is closely monitoring the Covid XBB.1.16 subvariant. India has reported more than 5,000 new covid cases in the last 24 hours. The Omicron XBB.1.16 variant is believed to be responsible for the sharp increase in covid cases in India. The World Health Organization is closely monitoring the Covid XBB.1.16 subvariant. It added XBB.1.16 to its list of variants under watch on March 22. "Inde, XBB.1.16 has replaced the other variants in circulation. This is where a variant is surveiller", declared Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO COVID-19 technique manager, at a press conference on 29 March.
Symptoms of this variant include fever that gradually increases and lasts for 1 to 2 days, sore throat, body aches, headaches, and abdominal discomfort. The XBB.1.16 variant does not cause serious problems. However, people with underlying health conditions and those with respiratory problems should exercise caution.
According to a circular issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, patients with Covid-19 must be placed in home isolation. Physical distancing, the use of an indoor mask, hand hygiene and symptomatic management (hydration, antipyretic, cough suppressant) are among the essentials if you catch the virus. In addition, patients should also monitor their temperature and oxygen saturation.
"Despite the increase in infections, deaths have been low. Coughs and colds are among the common symptoms in patients infected with the XBB.1.16 variant," he said.
Dr. Sarin also encouraged people with co-morbidities and those who are overweight to take appropriate steps to avoid contracting the virus. He also advised people to take booster doses if they hadn't done so before. “Those who have been infected with the virus can face lung, heart, kidney and brain complications for a long time,” he continued.
