Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Medical Research Institute (MRI) of Sri Lanka has confirmed the presence of two new Omicron subvariants-LF.7 and XFG-currently spreading across parts of Asia, within the country.

A specialist in medical virology at the Ministry of Health's Department of Virology and the Medical Research Institute, Dr. Jude Jayamaha, stated that these subvariants were identified through genetic analysis of biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

While acknowledging the emergence of these new subvariants, Dr. Jayamaha emphasized that there is no need for undue alarm.

He noted that periodic mutations of the Covid-19 virus are expected, and the health sector remains vigilant through continuous monitor...