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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
New Covid-19 variant IHU has been detected in which country?
A
France
B
Spain
C
Germany
D
Denmark
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The variant, B. 1.640. 2, was discovered in a male patient at the University Hospital Institute (IHU) Mediterranee Infection in Southern France around the same time Omicron was discovered in South Africa, according to Bloombergopens in a new tab or window. Thus, it’s been dubbed the “IHU” variant.

Detailed explanation-2: -The original Omicron strain (BA.1) was first identified in Botswana and South Africa in late November 2021, and cases quickly began to surface and multiply in other countries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Following the second COVID wave in India, the government announced the presence of yet another deadly variant, known as Delta Plus variant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Currently, the dominant variant nationwide is XBB.1.5, with 66% of cases, followed by BQ.1.1, with 20% of cases.

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