New XFG COVID-19 variant part of natural evolution of SARS-CoV-2: Former ICMR chief Dr Bhargava

NEW DELHI: Emergence of the new XFG variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is part of SARS-CoV-2’s natural evolution, said Dr Balram Bhargava, former Director General of the Indian Council for Medical Research, amidst India recording over 200 cases linked to the variant.

Dr Bhargava was part of the team at the forefront of managing the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The emergence of the XFG variant is part of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s natural evolution,” he said.

Source: PTI News

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