India records 1st case of Omicron XBB.1.5 variant in Gujarat: Insacog

Published On 2022-12-31 11:19 GMT   |   Update On 2022-12-31 11:19 GMT

As per INSACOG data, the first confirmed case of Omicron's XBB.1.5 has been detected in Gujarat, India in December.XBB.1.5 carries genetic data from two versions of the coronavirus that originated from the subvariant of BA.2 and is believed to have a tighter bind to the ACE2 receptor, which would explain its higher level of transmissibility.Check out the Medical Dialogues official site for...

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As per INSACOG data, the first confirmed case of Omicron's XBB.1.5 has been detected in Gujarat, India in December.

XBB.1.5 carries genetic data from two versions of the coronavirus that originated from the subvariant of BA.2 and is believed to have a tighter bind to the ACE2 receptor, which would explain its higher level of transmissibility.

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