PTI's Sher Afzal Marwat tests positive for coronavirus

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MNA and senior leder Sher Afzal Marwat has contracted coronavirus..

The lawmaker revealed this in his post on X.

He informed the party leaders that his coronavirus test was positive and he was entering quarantine for a few days.

Marwat made an appeal for prayers from his supporters and followers.

A new COVID-19 variant, known as XEC, is quickly gaining traction worldwide, having been identified in 27 countries, including the UK, US, and China.

This hybrid variant combines elements from earlier Omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, first discovered in Germany in June.

While there are currently no reported cases in India, health authorities have detected the variant in samples from various European nations, including Poland, Norway, and Portugal. Experts warn that XEC could become the dominant strain due to its heightened transmissibility.

Reports indicate that XEC possesses new mutations that enhance its potential spread, particularly as autumn approaches.