These small Omicron units were found in April in other parts of the world including South Africa, but so far no incidents have been found in the province.
Mumbai: For the first time, four B.A. 4 different and three B.A. 5 species of Omicron sub-lineage of coronavirus were found in Maharashtra, a state health official said on Saturday.
They all had only mild symptoms and were treated at home, he added.
These small Omicron units were found in April in other parts of the world including South Africa, but so far no incidents have been found in the province.
“The entire genetic system was developed by the Institute of Science Education and Research, and its diagnosis was confirmed by the Indian Biological Data Center in Faridabad. Up to seven patients, all from Pune, were diagnosed with Omicron’s sub-genetic virus,” he said. this official.
“Four patients have a different B.A.4 virus and some have a B.A.
“All six adults have completed both vaccinations and one has also taken a booster shot. The child has not been vaccinated. They all had mild symptoms of COVID-19 and were successfully treated alone at home,” the official said.
Their samples were taken between May 4 and 18. Two of them had gone to South Africa and Belgium, and three had gone to Kerala and Karnataka. The other two patients did not have the latest travel history, he said.
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