Archive · 24 Jun 2025
XFG Variant Dominates COVID-19 Cases in Madhya Pradesh
A new version of the COVID-19 virus, called XFG, is now the most common in Madhya Pradesh, India.
This was found by AIIMS Bhopal after testing samples.
This new version comes from an older one called LF.7.
Scientists are checking the virus's behavior to understand it better and help protect people.
So far, the cases of XFG have not been severe.
XFG is now the most prevalent COVID-19 variant in Madhya Pradesh.
Genomic analysis by AIIMS Bhopal revealed XFG's dominance.
XFG emerged from the LF.7 variant.
XFG.3, a sub-variant of XFG, was also detected in samples.
Cases of XFG are mild or asymptomatic.
- Who
- AIIMS Bhopal detected and analyzed the variant.
- What
- COVID-19 variant XFG is dominant in Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- Samples were collected between May and June 2025.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To understand the virus's behavior and take public health measures.
Public Health Response
Limited Immediate Threat
Severity of XFG
Public Health Response
Need for continued monitoring and research.
Limited Immediate Threat
Current cases appear mild, no immediate threat.
- Dominant Variant
- XFG
- Percentage of Cases
- 63.6%
- Sample Size
- 44
- XFG Sub-variant
- XFG.3
- WHO Status
- Not a 'Variant of Concern' or 'Under Monitoring'
- Origin
- LF.7 variant
