#BF7Variant | Delhi-based doctor Shahnawaz Kaloo said, "Majority of the population was infected during the Omicron wave. That also acts as a booster," he said.

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#BF7Variant | Delhi-based doctor Shahnawaz Kaloo said, "Majority of the population was infected during the Omicron wave. That also acts as a booster," he said.

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#BF7Variant | Kang pointed out that there was no data to show that a third dose was needed in any age group. But I recommend it as a matter of abundant caution, recognizing that it may add a little benefit and is unlikely to harm," she said #COVID19india
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Speaking to BOOM, virologist Gagandeep Kang said not everyone needs to take booster doses. "For younger people, the first (two) doses are the most important. For (people) over 60, I would recommend adding one more dose," Kang said

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#Covid19 | What is this new #BF7Variant , and should we be worried? Although reports from #China about this variant's characteristics are concerning, it doesn't appear to be growing too much elsewhere in the world.

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#BOOMExplains | ICYMI: The Centre has asked states to send samples of all #Covid19 positive cases to INSACOG labs to facilitate tracking of new variants. The Covid-19 wave in China is reportedly driven by the #BF7Variant of Omicron https://www.boomlive.in/news/random-sampling-airports-international-travelers-health-ministry-covid-19-china-20528?utm_medium=Social__TW_Echobox&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1671862970-1

The Covid-19 wave in China is reportedly driven by BF.7 sub-variant of Omicron. Three cases of this sub-variant have been reported from Gujarat

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Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked states to ensure people wear masks, follow social distancing take booster doses

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