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Omicron RF.5 Detected in Andhra Pradesh: Health Officials Assess Severity
✍️ NDTV
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 09:48 PM
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A new subvariant of Omicron, RF.5, has been identified in Andhra Pradesh, prompting health officials to evaluate its potential to cause severe illness.
Health authorities in Andhra Pradesh have confirmed the presence of the Omicron subvariant RF.5 in local COVID-19 samples. The variant’s genetic makeup raises questions about its transmissibility and severity, leading officials to monitor cases closely. Medical teams are reviewing patient data to determine if RF.5 is linked to more severe disease outcomes compared to earlier strains. The state’s health department has urged the public to continue following preventive measures while awaiting further analysis.