Breaking: First case of new Omicron sub-variant XE detected in India

India on Wednesday (April 6) reported its first case of the new Omicron sub-variant, which was first discovered in the UK last month. The case of XE Omicron sub-variant of Covid-19 was detected in Mumbai. "One case of Omicron's new sub-variant XE detected in Mumbai," said BMC.

The Covid-19 variant XE, which was found in the UK, is a mutation of strains of two Omicron variant of Covid-19, which was behind India’s third wave in January 2022. As per early indications out on Tuesday in the UK, the variant may be around 10 percent more transmissible in comparison to other Omicron mutations.

The XE, which is a mutation of BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron strains, is being studied by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

(With inputs from PTI)