SYMPTOMS OF NEW OMICRON SUB-VARIANT BF.7

The BF.7 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant BA.5. According to PTI, it is a highly transmissible variant with a shorter incubation period. It also has a higher capacity to cause re-infection and can even infect vaccinated individuals.

According to a study published in the journal 'Cell Host and Microbe,' the BF.7variant has 4.4-fold higher neutralization resistance than the original Wuhan virus. This means the antibodies from the vaccination are not effective enough against the virus.

Symptoms of the Omicron BF.7 variant include

The new variant presents symptoms similar to upper respiratory infection

COMMON COLD

FEVER

FATIGUE

SORE THROAT

HEADACHE

BODYACHE

COUGH AND RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS

STOMACH PAIN AND LOOSE MOTIONS