Amid Covid surge in China, here's what you need to know about BF.7 variant

So far, scientists have found that symptoms shown by a person infected with BF.7 are not different than those shown by other Omicron subvariants

A rapid surge in coronavirus cases in China, after the country abruptly ended its controversial “Zero-Covid” approach to tame the virus, has triggered fears across the world of another possible wave. While it is difficult to say how China’s deteriorating situation will impact health concerns across the world, several countries have started prepping including India where authorities have been conducting mock drills at hospitals and medical colleges.

The current rise in cases in China and some European countries is being blamed on the Omicron subvariant BF.7. So far, experts have not determined whether the world, especially India, is at risk.