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XBB 1.16 mild in nature, Pune experts call for elderly to take booster dose
Experts in Pune, India have warned that the new Covid variant XBB 1.16 is one to watch, as it is mild but highly infectious and can evade natural and vaccine-induced immunity. Elderly and those with co-morbidities have been advised to take the booster dose. XBB 1.16 is a recombinant sub-variant of Omicron and is one of more than 600 Omicron sub-variants. Pune district reported 90 fresh Covid cases, with 730 active cases, while Maharashtra reported one death and 542 new cases, taking the active cases in the state to 4,360.
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 10:47 PM IST
Vicky Pathare
Jharkhand woman tests Covid-19 positive after giving birth, state tally rises to 35
With the latest case, the number of Covid-19 cases in Jharkhand have risen to 35, according to the Union health ministry figures released on Saturday morning. These include two deaths from the disease. One fatality was reported from Ranchi while the other from Bokaro district. Both were senior citizens.
Updated on Apr 18, 2020 01:35 PM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent