Coronavirus Update: Can Booster Dose be effective in the new variant of Corona?

In India, corona cases are once more rising quickly. The number of daily cases was once reported to be less than 500, with cases dropping to zero in many states. Yet, it appears that Covid has made a resurgence once more in the past month. again, with a new variant named XBB.1.16. Cases of this variant are increasing not just in India, but worldwide.

Booster Dose has no effect on Corona XBB.1.15 variant

Rajeev Jayadevan, former president of the Indian Medical Association and associated with the Covid task force, said the virus has changed over time. As a result, some outdated antibodies cannot attack this new target. He continued by saying that it is improper to administer the corona vaccine every time to maintain a high level of antibody in the population. It was discovered that the most recent Corona XBB.1.15 strain could not become inactive even after receiving the booster dose.

The virus itself modifies the antigen that the antibody is designed to target. This is the reason why anyone can become infected by the new Omicron version XBB.1.16. Those who have already contracted the BA.2 and BA.5 strains are also becoming infected with this virus.