Here's what we know about the Omicron sub-variant BA.2
2 years, 10 months ago

Here's what we know about the Omicron sub-variant BA.2

ABC  

Just as we begin to enjoy our renewed freedoms, a potentially more infectious coronavirus mutation is emerging. New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard said cases could "more than double" in six weeks due to new Omicron sub-variant BA.2, as the state recorded 16,288 cases on Thursday, its highest number since January. Authorities concerned at rise of Omicron strain Photo shows A man wearing glasses and a suit faces forward speaking Brad Hazzard says new data shows the BA.2 sub-variant is becoming the dominant Omicron offshoot, and COVID-19 cases could "more than double" in weeks. "Experience overseas has shown us that BA.2 quite rapidly can overtake BA.1 to become the dominant type of Omicron," she said. "It's highly likely … in only another month or six weeks we could be looking at cases more than double what we're currently getting," he said.

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Canada: First case of highly mutated COVID variant BA.2.86 detected
1 year, 4 months ago

Canada: First case of highly mutated COVID variant BA.2.86 detected

Live Mint  

Canada has identified its first case of coronavirus infection involving the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant of Omicron in an individual in British Columbia who had not travelled outside the province, stated health officials on Tuesday, August 29. The infected person is not currently hospitalised, and the presence of the BA.2.86 virus does not alter the risk to the local population, …

Ohio is third state to report worrying new Covid strain
1 year, 4 months ago

Ohio is third state to report worrying new Covid strain

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The CDC said it was too early to …

Ohio becomes the THIRD state to detect highly-mutated BA.2.86 Covid variant that 'can infect vaccinated people better than other strains'
1 year, 4 months ago

Ohio becomes the THIRD state to detect highly-mutated BA.2.86 Covid variant that 'can infect vaccinated people better than other strains'

Daily Mail  

A highly mutated Covid variant, feared to be better at infecting vaccinated people than previous strains, has now been detected in a third state. The CDC announced Wednesday it believes 'the large number of mutations in this variant raises concerns of greater escape from existing immunity from vaccines and previous infections compared with other recent variants.' 'The large number of …

‘Just like Omicron…’: Why are scientists paying more attention to new Covid variant?
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Just like Omicron…’: Why are scientists paying more attention to new Covid variant?

Hindustan Times  

Is the highly-mutated new variant of coronavirus, BA.2.86, a matter of global concern? NEXU Science Communication/File Photo Much like Omicron, BA.2.86, which is causing spike in Covid cases in the US, UK and other countries, carries numerous changes in its spike protein. According to Nature, several scientists believe that the emergence of this new variant won't create a wave like …

Former FDA boss says he's 'pretty concerned' about new COVID variant BA.2.86
1 year, 4 months ago

Former FDA boss says he's 'pretty concerned' about new COVID variant BA.2.86

Daily Mail  

A former FDA boss has said he is 'pretty concerned' about a new Covid strain already spreading in the US. Speaking on CBS' 'Face the Nation' about the BA.X variant this Sunday, Dr Gottlieb — who was an FDA commissioner for two years — said: 'I've talked to a number of virologists who are usually pretty staid and they're pretty …

New Covid variant BA 2.86 is highly mutated; know about symptoms, possibility of a new wave from experts
1 year, 4 months ago

New Covid variant BA 2.86 is highly mutated; know about symptoms, possibility of a new wave from experts

Hindustan Times  

After a lull, surge of new Covid strains in UK, China and other countries has been making news. After WHO declared new Covid strain EG.5 or Eris that's increasing the caseload in UK as variant of interest, yet another Covid strain called BA 2.86 that was first detected on July 24 has been classified as 'variant under monitoring; on August …

Covid sample in Michigan first to contain mutations of BA.X after expert warned the highly transmissible variant was 'probably' already in US
1 year, 4 months ago

Covid sample in Michigan first to contain mutations of BA.X after expert warned the highly transmissible variant was 'probably' already in US

Daily Mail  

A new Covid variant that could spark a fresh wave of infections has been detected in the US, health officials say — as they begin to monitor the mutant strain. In the latest week that data is available, about 10,000 admissions were recorded — up 14 percent from the week prior Covid deaths are remaining static, however, although it takes …

New Covid variant BA.2.86 'under monitoring', US top health body issues advisory
1 year, 4 months ago

New Covid variant BA.2.86 'under monitoring', US top health body issues advisory

India Today  

US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday that it was tracking a new, highly mutated lineage of the virus that causes Covid-19. The World Health Organisation earlier on Thursday said in a post on X that it had classified BA.2.86 as a "variant under monitoring" due to the large number of mutations it carries. The new lineage, …

BA.2.86: WHO tracking new Covid variant, highly-muted and detected in 4 countries
1 year, 4 months ago

BA.2.86: WHO tracking new Covid variant, highly-muted and detected in 4 countries

India TV News  

After EG.5 raised concerns about a new Covid outbreak, the World Health Organization has now flagged another sub-variant of Omicron BA.2.86, dubbed BA.X. “WHO has designated Covid-19 variant BA.2.86 as a ‘variant under monitoring’ today due to the large number of mutations it carries,” the global health body wrote in a post on X,” adding that “the number of mutations …

57 cases of new Omicron subvariant detected in China
1 year, 8 months ago

57 cases of new Omicron subvariant detected in China

China Daily  

China has detected 57 COVID-19 cases caused by the new Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 as of Saturday, a Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention researcher said on Wednesday. Chen said that monitoring data shows that domestic cases are still mainly composed of Omicron's BA.5.2 and BF.7 strains and their sub-lineages, though cases of XBB and its sub-lineages are growing rapidly. …

Arcturus, new subvariant of Omicron causing Covid spike, say doctors
1 year, 8 months ago

Arcturus, new subvariant of Omicron causing Covid spike, say doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Doctors claimed that the new Omega, XBB.1.16 strain named Arcturus may be to blame for the rise in Covid cases across the nation. President of Infection Control Academy of India and public health policy advisor, Dr Ranga Reddy Burri speaking to Deccan Chronicle said, "Whenever we discuss a new variant or a sub-variant that may be the cause of …

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 accounts for 43% of US Covid cases: Health body
1 year, 11 months ago

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 accounts for 43% of US Covid cases: Health body

Hindustan Times  

The Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is estimated to account for 43% of the Covid cases in the United States for the week ending January 14, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed. The data also implies that owing to the increased prevalence of XBB.1.5, the subvariant has eclipsed the previously dominant Omicron subvariant BQ.1.1 and BQ.1, which were …

Omicron XBB.1.5: WHO has THIS suggestion for travellers on long flights as new COVID variant spreads
1 year, 11 months ago

Omicron XBB.1.5: WHO has THIS suggestion for travellers on long flights as new COVID variant spreads

India TV News  

The World Health Organization recently urged that countries should consider recommending that passengers wear masks on long-haul flights, given the rapid spread of the latest Omicron subvariant of Covid-19 in the United States. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, XBB.1.5 is spreading quickly in the US, and is estimated to account for nearly …

Omicron variants BA.5.2, BF.7 behind China Covid surge but numbers unreliable, says WHO | 5 points
2 years ago

Omicron variants BA.5.2, BF.7 behind China Covid surge but numbers unreliable, says WHO | 5 points

India Today  

Omicron subvariants of the Corona virus - BA.5.2 and BF.7 - are responsible for driving up Covid numbers in China, said the World Health Organisation on Wednesday. It added that the data shows no new variants were found in China but the country is "under-representing" the Covid deaths since cases started surging last month. The WHO's emergencies director, Mike Ryan, …

Is new Covid variant fatal for brain? Here’s what govt said
2 years ago

Is new Covid variant fatal for brain? Here’s what govt said

Live Mint  

Coronavirus has again created a chaotic phase around the world as some countries have reported mutation in the virus which is considered to be "highly infectious", including India. While scientists are still studying the symptoms and impact of the new mutant, some media reports speculated that the evolving Omicron sub-variant ‘may be fatal for the brain’. Meanwhile, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 …

COVID BF.7 in India: Can this Omicron variant lead to severe diseases? Know symptoms you shouldn't ignore
2 years ago

COVID BF.7 in India: Can this Omicron variant lead to severe diseases? Know symptoms you shouldn't ignore

India TV News  

The Omicron sub-variant BF.7 is said to be contributing to the current surge of COVID cases in several countries, including China. The BF.7 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant BA.5, which has been referred to as the "great-grandson of Omicron" by Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Co-chairman of the National IMA Covid taskforce. Dr. Jayadevan told IANS that the Omicron variant …

What is Covid variant XBB? Is it severe among Indian patients like the previous coronavirus?
2 years ago

What is Covid variant XBB? Is it severe among Indian patients like the previous coronavirus?

India TV News  

The XBB subvariant of Covid-19's Omicron variant is fast emerging as the dominant type in India, and now it accounts for more than 18 per cent of cases in the US as well. According to the WHO, XBB is a recombined subvariant, a sub-lineage of the Omicron variants BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 which means it is a subvariant of the Covid-19 …

Understanding Omicron BF.7, The New Covid-19 Variant From China, And How India Should Prepare
2 years ago

Understanding Omicron BF.7, The New Covid-19 Variant From China, And How India Should Prepare

ABP News  

The Covid-19 pandemic is dragging on too long, and there is still no respite in sight. Coronaviruses And Variants The original virus that first emerged from Wuhan in China is termed SARS CoV-2 and is a strain of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19. The original virus and viral mutations and variants are routinely monitored through sequence-based surveillance, laboratory studies, and …

Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant BF.7 won't lead to severe disease, expert's report
2 years ago

Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant BF.7 won't lead to severe disease, expert's report

India TV News  

The current Covid surge in many countries including China is believed to be driven by Omicron sub-variant BF.7. The BF.7 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant BA.5, which, Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, Co-chairman, the National IMA Covid taskforce, calls 'great-grandson of Omicron'. Giving credit to high vaccination coverage and naturally acquired immunity among those who survived past Covid-19 infection, Dr …

COVID-19 | Omicron subvariant BF.7, linked to China spike, first found in India in July
2 years ago

COVID-19 | Omicron subvariant BF.7, linked to China spike, first found in India in July

The Hindu  

The BF.7 variant of COVID-19, believed to be driving the recent surge of cases in China, was first identified in India as far back as July. “A new and highly transmissible BF.7 strain of the Omicron variant has been found to be behind a wider surge of covid infections in China,” it added. The assessment of government officials involved in …

3 cases of Covid variant driving massive China surge detected in India
2 years ago

3 cases of Covid variant driving massive China surge detected in India

Hindustan Times  

Three cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7, apparently the strain driving China's current surge of Covid cases, have been detected in India so far, official sources said Wednesday. BF.7 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant BA.5 and has the strongest infection ability The first case of BF.7 in India was detected in October by Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre. According to …

Omicron subvariant BF.7 behind China Covid spike already existed in India. Do we need to be scared?
2 years ago

Omicron subvariant BF.7 behind China Covid spike already existed in India. Do we need to be scared?

Firstpost  

BF.7, the sub-variant of Omicron, is said to be highly contagious, more immunologically evasive and therefore, has a greater transmissibility New Delhi: Omicron BF.7 is currently the dominant variant of Covid in China that is making people fall sick, overwhelming hospitals and piling up bodies in morgues. Dr Madhavi Joshi, senior scientist at Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, which detected the …

Latest symptoms of new Omicron variants last for weeks, says expert; know what they are
2 years, 2 months ago

Latest symptoms of new Omicron variants last for weeks, says expert; know what they are

Hindustan Times  

A series of highly-infectious new Omicron sub-variants are spreading fast across the country stoking fear of a fresh Coronavirus wave in India. Coronavirus seems to have evolved over the period of time and the symptoms of new Omicron subvariants are slightly different from the original Omicron. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium recently noted that Indian patients infected with Omicron sub-lineage …

New Omicron Variants Not Causing Significant Rise in Hospitalisations, Say Experts
2 years, 2 months ago

New Omicron Variants Not Causing Significant Rise in Hospitalisations, Say Experts

News 18  

The new variants of Omicron, XXB and BQ.1, have not led to any significant rise in coronavirus infections and hospitalisations in Maharashtra, experts have said. Dr Anita Mathew, Infectious Disease Specialist at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, said many of the new patients are asymptomatic. The department had also cautioned that coronavirus cases could rise during winter and the festive season, citing …

Omicron BA.2 less severe than its original and Delta variants : Study
2 years, 2 months ago

Omicron BA.2 less severe than its original and Delta variants : Study

India Today  

The Omicron BA.2 subvariant is less severe than the Delta variant and to an even greater extent than the original Omicron variant, according to a research team led by investigators at the US-based Massachusetts General Hospital. Of 1,02,315 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the US from March 3, 2020 to June 20 this year, there were 20,770 labelled as Delta variants, …

New Omicron subvariant expected to drive Covid wave in Europe
2 years, 2 months ago

New Omicron subvariant expected to drive Covid wave in Europe

Hindustan Times  

A new omicron subvariant is poised to become dominant in Europe and will probably drive another increase in Covid-19 cases, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said. Representational image The BQ.1 subvariant, and its sublineage BQ.1.1, will probably dominate in Europe by mid-November to the beginning of December and help send cases up in “coming weeks to months,” …

Covid-19: Here’s all we know about Omicron variants and their spread in India
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: Here’s all we know about Omicron variants and their spread in India

Hindustan Times  

India on Tuesday reported its first case of BQ.1 of Covid-19 – one of Omicron's sub-variants. Here is the list of Omicron variants and subvariants said to be spreading across the country: BQ.1: India’s first case of Omicron subvariant BQ.1 was detected during genome sequencing of a Pune resident’s sample, the Maharashtra health department said, adding that high-risk patients should …

Omicron sub-variant linked to Singapore Covid surge gains ground in India: Official
2 years, 2 months ago

Omicron sub-variant linked to Singapore Covid surge gains ground in India: Official

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A new Omicron sub-variant of Covid-19, dubbed XBB and responsible for a sharp surge in cases in Singapore, is gaining ground in India, with at least 10-15% samples sequenced in the country showing its presence, according to people familiar with the matter. XBB, which is a combination of Omicron’s BA.2.75 and BJ.1 sub-variants, was first detected in Singapore …

Omicron sub-variants BA.5.1.7, BF.7 signals to be cautious: Experts
2 years, 2 months ago

Omicron sub-variants BA.5.1.7, BF.7 signals to be cautious: Experts

Live Mint  

The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics is likely to issue a bulletin regarding Omicron's new sub-variants BA.5.1.7 and BF.7 ever since the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre detected the first case of the Omicron sub-variant in India. Two highly contagious subvariants of Omicron -- BF.7 and BA.5.1.7 – with greater transmissibility were found in several provinces of China. The World Health …

New Subvariant Of Omicron Found To Escape Most Antibodies: Study In Lancet
2 years, 2 months ago

New Subvariant Of Omicron Found To Escape Most Antibodies: Study In Lancet

ABP News  

Omicron sublineage BA.2.75.2 escapes most antibodies, a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal says. Bivalent Covid-19 vaccines include a component of the original virus strain to provide broad protection against Covid-19 and a component of the Omicron variant to provide better protection against Covid-19 caused by the Omicron variant, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Time points …

Omicron BF.7 in India; experts on symptoms of new Covid variant, possibility of fresh wave in Diwali
2 years, 2 months ago

Omicron BF.7 in India; experts on symptoms of new Covid variant, possibility of fresh wave in Diwali

Hindustan Times  

Omicron's new sub-variants BA.5.1.7 and BF.7, said to be highly infectious and having greater transmissibility after emerging from a region of Mongolia in China are now making their way to other parts of the world and driving a fresh wave of Covid infections. Here's all you want to know about the new variants BA.5.1.7 and BF.7 which are also being …

Cases of Omicron's 'XBB Variant' Now 'Rising' in India: Should You Fear 'Immunity-evasive' Strain?
2 years, 2 months ago

Cases of Omicron's 'XBB Variant' Now 'Rising' in India: Should You Fear 'Immunity-evasive' Strain?

News 18  

Omicron’s new XBB subvariant has now accounted for 71 cases across a few states, with Maharashtra reporting its first five infections on Thursday, joining West Bengal, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu on the list. “The XBB variant is the latest in a series of variants that have emerged in countries with high vaccination rates,” Dr Paul Tambyah, president of the Asia …

New Covid variant alert: Meet omicron’s newest cousin, BF.7
2 years, 2 months ago

New Covid variant alert: Meet omicron’s newest cousin, BF.7

Live Mint  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a warning on COVID-19, which is continuously evolving and collecting mutations in its genetic code over time. The new variation has been given the abbreviation BF.7, also known as BA.5.2.1.7, and is the result of the virus' ongoing evolution to become more immunologically evasive. The new variation known as the "Omicron …

Twitter goes 'not again' as new 'highly infectious' Covid variants emerge in China
2 years, 2 months ago

Twitter goes 'not again' as new 'highly infectious' Covid variants emerge in China

India TV News  

Netizens think it's a scary situation yet again as China imposes fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions amid Covid surge. The country has detected new Omicron sub-variants BF.7 and BA.5.1.7, which are highly infectious with greater transmissibility. Sample some of these tweets: Meanwhile, holiday spending during China's Golden Week has plunged to its lowest level in seven years, as broad Covid …

Here’s What To Know About The Latest Omicron Subvariants
2 years, 2 months ago

Here’s What To Know About The Latest Omicron Subvariants

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The news of an emerging COVID-19 variant or subvariant is alarming — and rightfully so. In fact, according to Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine in the department of health policy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, “the World Health Organization has a worldwide surveillance mechanism underway that keeps looking for new strains of and new …

Vaccinated people infected by Omicron have four times greater protection
2 years, 4 months ago

Vaccinated people infected by Omicron have four times greater protection

India TV News  

Vaccinated people who were infected by the first Omicron subvariants have four times greater protection than jabbed people who did not catch the COVID-19 infection, according to a study. "Vaccinated people who were infected by Omicron subvariants BA.1 and BA.2 have a protection against infection with subvariant BA.5, in circulation since June, about four times greater than vaccinated people who …

Can you catch Covid twice? How likely you are to catch the virus again
2 years, 4 months ago

Can you catch Covid twice? How likely you are to catch the virus again

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Danny Altmann, a professor of immunology at Imperial College London, told The Guardian, Omicron is …

Vaccinated people infected by Omicron have four times greater protection, says new study
2 years, 4 months ago

Vaccinated people infected by Omicron have four times greater protection, says new study

Firstpost  

Washington: Vaccinated people who were infected by the first Omicron subvariants have four times greater protection than jabbed people who did not catch the COVID-19 infection, according to a study. “Vaccinated people who were infected by Omicron subvariants BA.1 and BA.2 have a protection against infection with subvariant BA.5, in circulation since June, about four times greater than vaccinated people …

Omicron infections provide protection against new COVID-19 variants, says study
2 years, 4 months ago

Omicron infections provide protection against new COVID-19 variants, says study

India TV News  

Vaccinated people who were infected by the earlier Omicron subvariants have four times greater protection than vaccinated people who were not infected against the new variants like BA.5, finds a new study. The study indicates that previous infection in vaccinated people continues to confer immunity for the variants that are known for their ability to evade the immune response. "Vaccinated …

Global Covid deaths drop by 9%, Omicron subvariant BA.5 remains dominant: WHO
2 years, 4 months ago

Global Covid deaths drop by 9%, Omicron subvariant BA.5 remains dominant: WHO

Hindustan Times  

In its latest weekly Covid-19 pandemic report released on Wednesday, the World Health Organization revealed that the number of fatalities due to the virus dropped overall by 9 per cent in the last week while fresh infections stayed relatively stable. Despite seeing a drop in fresh infections, deaths due to Covid-19 saw a spike in the Middle East by 19 …

The pandemic is not over, stay masked for now
2 years, 5 months ago

The pandemic is not over, stay masked for now

Hindustan Times  

Just eight months ago, the world seemed to be wresting back control from the Sars CoV-2 virus, when a new variant called Omicron entered and began upsetting the progress made. BA.5 is a subvariant of Omicron discovered in South Africa early this year, where it caused a significant wave of infections. Also, antibodies induced by previous infections with Delta or …

How Omicron's BA.5 became a master of disguise, and what it means for COVID-19 surge
2 years, 5 months ago

How Omicron's BA.5 became a master of disguise, and what it means for COVID-19 surge

Firstpost  

BA.5 will not be the endgame. As the virus continues to circulate, this evolutionary trend will likely lead to the emergence of more transmissible variants that are capable of immune escape The omicron subvariant known as BA.5 was first detected in South Africa in February 2022 and spread rapidly throughout the world. Soon after researchers in South Africa reported the …

NEWS18 EXPLAINS: What is the BA.5 Variant and Why Does it Seem to be Reinfecting So Many People with COVID-19?
2 years, 5 months ago

NEWS18 EXPLAINS: What is the BA.5 Variant and Why Does it Seem to be Reinfecting So Many People with COVID-19?

News 18  

BA.5, part of the Omicron family, is the latest coronavirus variant to cause widespread waves of infection globally. It is a sister variant of the Omicron strain that has been dominant worldwide since the end of 2021, and has already caused spikes in case rates – even with reduced testing – in countries including South Africa, where it was first …

Maharashtra logs 2,382 Covid cases today; 35 test positive for B.A. variants of Omicron
2 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra logs 2,382 Covid cases today; 35 test positive for B.A. variants of Omicron

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra reported 2,382 new infections of coronavirus on Saturday and eight deaths 2853 patients had been discharged, data showed, which took the recovery rate in the state to 97.96% Maharashtra also reported 35 new cases of highly-transmissible B.A.4 and B.A.5 variants of Omicron Maharashtra reported 2,382 new infections of coronavirus on Saturday and eight deaths, according to data released …

The omicron subvariant dominating U.S. COVID-19 cases is more vaccine-resistant
2 years, 5 months ago

The omicron subvariant dominating U.S. COVID-19 cases is more vaccine-resistant

NPR  

The omicron subvariant dominating U.S. COVID-19 cases is more vaccine-resistant Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Matt Rourke/AP The BA.5 omicron subvariant, which is now the most prevalent coronavirus strain in the United States, is four times more resistant to COVID-19 vaccines, according to a new study. Sponsor Message Unvaccinated people have about a five times higher chance of …

Op-Ed: New COVID variants like BA.5 are dominating us — we can do more to prevent this
2 years, 5 months ago

Op-Ed: New COVID variants like BA.5 are dominating us — we can do more to prevent this

LA Times  

It takes a lot for a COVID-19 variant to become dominant throughout most of the world. In the last weeks BA.5 became the dominant COVID variant in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the cause of nearly 54% of new cases, growing exponentially here since late April. The reason why BA.5 is a standout …

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond
2 years, 5 months ago

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

India Today  

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. “It’s still really early on for us to draw too many conclusions,” said Matthew Binnicker, director of clinical virology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Still, the …

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond
2 years, 5 months ago

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

Associated Press  

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. “It’s still really early on for us to draw too many conclusions,” said Matthew Binnicker, director of clinical virology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Still, the …

Yet another highly infectious Omicron variant is raising concerns in India and beyond
2 years, 5 months ago

Yet another highly infectious Omicron variant is raising concerns in India and beyond

LA Times  

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super-contagious Omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. “It’s still really early on for us to draw too many conclusions,” said Matthew Binnicker, director of clinical virology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. “But it does …

BA.2.38 has not led to any increase in hospitalisation, disease severity: INSACOG bulletin
2 years, 6 months ago

BA.2.38 has not led to any increase in hospitalisation, disease severity: INSACOG bulletin

The Hindu  

Omicron sub-variant BA.2's offspring BA.2.38 has not led to any increase in hospitalisation or disease severity, and a few deaths reported recently are due to comorbidities, INSACOG said in its June 20 bulletin released on Sunday. In the bulletin, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium said many BA.2 cases have been reclassified to BA.2.38. "However, so far this has not led …

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