The Omicron subvariant XFG was initially identified in Canada. Four important spike mutations (His445Arg, Asn487Asp, Gln493Glu, and Thr572Ile) are present in XFG, which is derived from LF.7 and LP.8.1.2.
One new death was recorded in the last 24 hours, taking the total fatalities this year to 124. | Image: Pixabay | representational