New Omicron XBB named variant of concern in Thailand

BANGKOK, Oct 16 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The new Covid-19 Omicron subvariant XBB has become a cause of concern for health authorities after three people from Thailand tested positive in Hong Kong last week.

Random tests are being conducted at Thai airports on passengers with respiratory symptoms from Hong Kong and Singapore to see if they may be carrying XBB.

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