COVID-19 'XBB1.16 variant' able to evade immune system | READ what all experts say

COVID-19 'XBB1.16 variant' able to evade immune system | READ what all experts say COVID-19 updates: Dr Dhiren said that XBB 1.16 variant is believed to be highly contagious and more virulent than the previous strains of the virus. COVID-19 updates : Amid the recent upsurge in the number of Covid cases, medical experts have warned that the new XBB1.16 variant is able to evade the immune system of the people and the upcoming four weeks are very crucial. Senior Pediatrician at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Dr Dhiren Gupta, "The XBB 1.16 variant is the primary cause of the rise in cases among children and adults. Dr Dhiren also said that XBB 1.16 variant is believed to be highly contagious and more virulent than the previous strains of the virus.