XBB.1.16 Variant

Covid-19: WHO declares XBB.1.16 Variant Of Interest As Cases Spike Globally

Driven by XBB.1.16, India on Saturday recorded 12,193 fresh COVID-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, with the number of active cases of the infection going up to 67,556, according to the Union health ministry.
 

Apr 22, 2023, 12:51 PM IST

Maharashtra Covid-19 Update: 1,086 New Cases, One Death In 24 Hours; Active Tally 5,700

Mumbai accounted for 274 cases, followed by 85 in Thane, 76 in Nagpur and 65 in Pune, while the sole death took place in Dhule

Apr 13, 2023, 21:15 PM IST

Covid-19 Cases May Peak In Couple Of Weeks, Warns Top Delhi Hospital

The national capital has witnessed a spurt in single-day caseload additions over the last fortnight amid a sharp rise in H3N2 influenza cases in the country.

Apr 13, 2023, 17:55 PM IST

Delhi Covid-19 Update: 1,149 New Cases In 24 Hours, Daily Count Jumps 17%

The national capital logged 1,149 fresh cases along with one fatality. However, the health department said coronavirus was not the primary cause of death. 

Apr 12, 2023, 22:00 PM IST

Covid-19 Entering Endemic Stage In India, Cases Likely To Subside After Two Weeks

The current rise in Covid cases is being driven by XBB.1.16, which is a sub-variant of Omicron. 

Apr 12, 2023, 17:37 PM IST