SINGAPORE — The Covid-19 variant XFG detected recently in Malaysia is currently the predominant strain in Singapore, but there are no plans to impose additional public health measures, said the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA). In response to queries, CDA said on Sept 20 that the new variant was first detected in Singapore in April. During the week of Sept 7 to 13, the XFG variant accounted for more than two-thirds of the local samples analysed, said CDA. It recommended Covid-19 vaccinations for those at increased risk of severe Covid-19, such as those aged 60 and above, as well as healthcare workers and individuals who live or work with medically vulnerable individuals. The World Health Organisation had on June 25 designated the XFG variant as a "variant under monitoring" due to its high transmissibility and increased ability to evade immunity.