BF.7: A cause for concern?

Amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in China, the possible introduction of the BF.7 variant has created fear in Nepal.

China has recently reported an explosive surge of Covid-19 cases and deaths. BF.7, a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant, is believed to be responsible for this outbreak, which has gained considerable global attention. Several countries have stepped up precaution measures at ports of entry.