The new variant of omicron: BF.7
Utsho Sadhak J.
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From where the new variant of omicron got the name BF.7?? ?
BF.7 is the short form. The full name is BA.5.2.1.7, a sub-variant of Omicron’s BA.5 variant. Omicron’s BA.5 variant has the highest number of reported cases worldwide. About 76.2% of the total cases. However, the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants did not spread much in Asia. We have the highest number of BA.2.75 cases.?The coronavirus is mutating and mutations can create many variants and sub-variants. This process is called convergent evolution. These sub-variants have been given names like BA.2.75.2, BF.7, and BQ.1.1. These names are determined by the fact that which sub-variant is derived from which variant.? ?
Symptoms of BF7? ?
The symptoms of this variant are similar to those of the other subvariants of Omicron. An infected person may show symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea. This sub-variant can cause severe disease in people with weakened immune systems. If someone is having body pain for a long time, then he should get the Covid test as soon as possible. The main symptoms of the variant are congestion, sore throat, cough, fatigue, and runny nose.? ?
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Where it was Spread?? ?
The BA.1 and BA.2 sub-variants of Omicron were found in the wave earlier this year. Later on, BA.4 and BA.5 also came. However, both of them caused more devastation in European countries. Similarly, very few cases of BF.7 were observed in India. One case of this variant was reported in India in July, two in September, and one in November, and they have found this variant in Gujarat and Odisha in India. But now 2nd January 2023 It has been reported in Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Denmark, Norway, France, Germany, India, Mongolia, Philippines, the United Kingdom, and the United States.? ?
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I am vaccinated. Even if I took a booster dose. Can I be affected by BF.7??
The answer is yes. You can be affected by BF7. It just doesn't care if you are vaccinated or not. RSV patients also get BF7 which is reported in Europe. The BF.7 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant BA.5, which has been referred to as the "great-grandson of Omicron" by Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Co-chairman of the National IMA Covid task force. He explained that the BF.7 variant has a greater ability to infect previously infected or vaccinated people, a property known as immune evasiveness. However, there is no evidence that it causes more severe diseases.? ?
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The simple questions to answer :? ?
How COVID BF.7 is dangerous for Human beings?? ?
Now in China COVID BF.7 is spreading rapidly and it will also be entered India. So you should follow all the precautions to avoid this variant's infection.? ?
Has COVID BF.7 Variant arrived in India?? ?
As of now, in India, they have discovered 2 cases Gujarat and Odisha State. The situation is under control this time, but you should follow the guideline to save yourself from the infection. It sprayed our neighbor's country, Bangladesh, as well.? ?
What are the Omicron Sub Variant BF.7 Symptoms?? ?
There are now new symptoms available for the BF.7 Variant and all the symptoms are common like Fever, Sore Throat, Vomiting, etc.? ?
According to the latest report released by the Medical Department, the told that BF.7 Variant is not as deadly as the previous variant. It can spread more quickly than the previous one. We should keep all the precautions and will have to follow the guideline.? ?
What should I do for BF7?? ?
Nothing different. Follow the same rule you followed before for the covid-19 pandemic(omicron) & always hear the latest news from WHO.? ?
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