In the United States, the BA.2 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant has accounted for nearly three-quarters of new Covid-19 infections.
Omicron Variant of COVID-19
Omicron variant is a mutated strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with faster transmissibility and enhanced virulence compared to the original COVID-19 virus.
Omicron variant is a mutated strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with faster transmissibility and enhanced virulence compared to the original COVID-19 virus.
‘The BA.2 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant has become the dominant strain in the US.’
The variant has been steadily rising in proportion due to its increased transmissibility compared to the original Omicron strain. Source-IANS
New Versions of Omicron BA.2 Variant Found
New sublineages are spreading 25% faster than BA.2 and are increasing Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations as well.
New sublineages are spreading 25% faster than BA.2 and are increasing Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations as well.
New Omicron Sublineages Detected in South Africa
Omicron sublineages BA.4 and BA.5 exist in South Africa, confirmed sources. Mohale said the BA.4 subvariant's dominance has not caused severe transmission.
Omicron sublineages BA.4 and BA.5 exist in South Africa, confirmed sources. Mohale said the BA.4 subvariant's dominance has not caused severe transmission.
Booster Dose Cuts Omicron Infection Three Days Earlier Than Delta, Reveals Lancet
Individuals who have taken a booster dose are likely to recuperate from Omicron three days earlier than a Delta infection.
Individuals who have taken a booster dose are likely to recuperate from Omicron three days earlier than a Delta infection.
