Omicron New Subvariant BA.2.75 Spreading Rapidly in India

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] The subvariant BA.2.75 of the COVID-19 Omicron variant is spreading rapidly, according to reports by AP News and others on the 10th (local time).

According to AP News, BA.2.75, a subvariant derived from BA.2 (Stealth Omicron), was first detected in India at the end of May and began spreading rapidly last month.

The number of confirmed cases reported so far exceeds 70.

BA.2.75 has also been found in about 10 countries including the United States, Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, and Canada.

Local media in India reported that most infected individuals showed either no symptoms or mild symptoms.