Nearly 100 cases of Covid's new FLiRT variant KP.2 found in Maharashtra: Here are the most affected cities

Maharashtra identifies 91 cases of the Omicron subvariant KP.2, surpassing the JN.1 variant. Pune records the highest number at 51. Dr. Rajesh Karyakarte notes an increase in cases without a rise in hospitalizations. Other cases reported in various cities. FLiRT variants consist of KP.1.1 and KP.2 strains. Japanese researchers identify unique substitutions in the S protein of KP.2 variant.