XE variant has gained prominence in last few weeks the complete details for the new variant are yet unknown," said Dr Sachin Kandhari, Senior Neurosurgeon and Managing Director of IBS Hospital.

Regarding symptoms and severity, he said, “Going by the current clinical scenario of the covid cases, it doesn’t seem to be as fulminant symptoms as delta strain though transmissibility might be higher than Omicron." The rise of new variants can be attributed to inequitable vaccination across the globe with more than 1/3rd population yet to receive 1st dose while the US prepares for 2nd booster, Kandhari asserted.

Noting that the number of cases, and the hospitalization rate is still low, the doctor said. “So, there is no need to panic yet take all necessary precautions." It would be prudent for all of us to take necessary precautions in order to avoid the extreme circumstances including full vaccination doses, wearing masks, social distance, and regular hand hygiene practice, he concluded.

The World Health Organisation had recently said that a new COVID mutant 'XE' has been found in the UK and noted that it may be more transmissible than the BA.2 sublineage of COVID-19.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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