2 new omicron variants are spreading in N.Y. and elsewhere. Here's what we know
2 new omicron variants are spreading in N.Y. and elsewhere. Here's what we know Enlarge this image toggle caption Paula Nelson for NPR Paula Nelson for NPR On Wednesday, health officials in New York said that two new omicron variants are spreading rapidly in the state. The variants appear to be causing a small surge in cases in central New York state, the department of health said. Scientists have detected this variant in six countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Israel and Luxembourg, but the vast majority of cases are in the U.S. Those are localized primarily to central New York. Sponsor Message Fortunately, he says, this rise is much slower and more gradual than the rise observed with the original omicron variant, BA.1, back in December, when the cases spiked incredibly quickly.
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