Experts advice extreme caution as there is a possibility of a fresh wave in Diwali - Omicron BF.7 in India

With Diwali just a week away, health experts have advised caution as the covid variants BA.7 and BA.5.1.7 are said to be highly infectious with greater transmissibility.Omicron sub-variants -- BA.5.1.7 and BF.7 -- after emerging from a region of Mongolia in China are now making their way to other parts and posing fresh threats. Health experts have suggested extra precautions to be taken since the five-day Diwali festival involves a lot of parties and get-togethers. Social distancing and masking up remain the primary defence against the lethal virus.Scientists have said that BF.7 can escape the antibodies from earlier illnesses or vaccinations better than the many other omicron sub-variants, according to two studies.Even though no death has been reported in the last two days, Delhi saw 135 fresh cases of Covid-19. The city saw 112 cases last week with a test positivity rate of 1.75 per cent while on Saturday, the number of cases was 130, with a positivity rate of 1.84 per cent. Experts have expressed concerns over the rate of transmission of the new variant, which initial signs have shown can make its way beyond the layer of vaccine immunity. Symptoms of Omicron BF.7 As with all other variants, the symptoms of Omicron BF.7 are the same, but experts believe that body pains are much more hurting. Congestion Sore throat Fatigue and tiredness Cough and cold Runny nose High fever Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.