variant or sub-variant and ascertain the reasons behind the breakthrough infections. According to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) experts, Omicron and its sub-lineages -- primarily BA.2 and BA.2.38 as of now -- seem to be behind the current rise in the number of Covid cases in the country.
BA.2 and its sub-lineages account for over 85%of the Covid cases in India, with BA.2.38 being found in around 33% of the samples.
BA.4 and BA.5 are found in less than 10% samples. Under the nationwide vaccination program, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 196 crore (196,13,24,182).
So far, more than 3.57 crore (3,57,14,238) adolescents have been administered the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Overall, 101.30 crore people have taken their first shot of the coronavirus vaccine while 90.68 crore people have been fully vaccinated, according to the Centre's data.