Health & Environment
Omicron RF.5 Variant Detected in Tamil Nadu Covid Samples
The New Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The Tamil Nadu health department confirmed that all 20 Covid-19 samples sequenced between January and May 2026 belong to the Omicron RF.5 sub-lineage.
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State officials reported that the variant is not virulent and currently only 15 active cases are being monitored across the region.
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Tamil Nadu has recorded a cumulative total of 2,557 Covid-19 cases since 2024, with the health department advising high-risk individuals to avoid large gatherings.