A top official of CSIR- CCMB said the severity of Omicron BF.7 in India may not be as serious as in China because Indians have already developed 'herd immunity'. Here's all you want to know about herd immunity and whether it can protect us from a fresh wave.
Omicron BF.7 that was first seen in India in July is currently wreaking havoc in China. Expert says it's not clear whether the variant is still spreading fast in India or not but a wave cannot be ruled out.
While focusing on the loss smell, the finding also sheds light on the possible underlying causes of other long Covid-19 symptoms -- including generalized fatigue, shortness of breath, and brain fog - that might be triggered by similar biological mechanisms.