Omicron's new sub-variant detected in Delhi

NEW DELHI: A new sub-variant of COVID's Omicron variant was detected in New Delhi, according to an official on Wednesday.

The new sub-variant has been identified as BA-2.75 which was detected in a study report of 90 samples sent for genome sequencing.

Dr Suresh Kumar, Medical Director of LNJP Hospital said that the new sub-variant has more transmissibility which infects even those with antibodies.

"Omicron's subvariant BA-2.75 has been found in the report.

It has more transmission rate.

This has emerged in the study report of 90 samples sent for genome sequencing.

This new sub-variant also attacks people already having antibodies and also those who have taken the COVID vaccines in their body," Dr Suresh Kumar said.

Further details into the matter are awaited.