'XE' variant, were analysed by INSACOG (Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium) which inferred that the genomic constitution of this variant doesn't correlate with the genomic picture of 'XE'.
Meanwhile, scientists are gathering information regarding the new XE Covid variant. As per the researchers, the XE variant of Covid-19 is the subvariant of Omicron.
It is a mutation of BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron strains, referred to as a "recombinant". The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the latest mutant may be more transmissible than the previous ones. How dangerous is XE variant from Omicron? According to various studies, the new Covid variant could be about 10% more transmissible than the dominant BA.2 variant.
Due to the rapid spread, this mutant can cause more problems in the future. Due to this new variant, there is also a risk of a new Covid wave. In how many countries XE variant of Covid-19 has been found? The XE variant was first identified in the UK on 19 January 2022.