The first case of a new sub-variant of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been reported in Pakistan.
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the new variant is named ” Omicron sub-variant BA.2.12.1.”
NIH has detected the first case of Omicron sub-variant BA.2.12.1. This new sub-variant is causing increasing number of cases in different countries.
— NIH Pakistan (@NIH_Pakistan) May 9, 2022
” NIH has detected the first case of Omicron sub-variant BA.2.12.1. This new sub-variant is causing increasing number of cases in different countries,” NIH tweeted.