India is witnessing an increase in COVID-19 cases, with the total number of active infections reaching 1,010, as per latest reports. Among the states, Kerala is experiencing the highest surge, followed by Maharashtra, Delhi, and Gujarat. While health officials maintain that the situation is under control, the emergence of new variants is being closely monitored. The variants under scrutiny include NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, with XFG also being a "variant of interest"
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