Omicron new variant

‘Pretty troublesome’: New COVID variant BQ.1 now accounts for 1 in 10 cases nationwide, CDC estimates

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In just over a month since a new COVID variant known as BQ.1 was first mentioned, that strain and a descendant called BQ.1.1 have already grown to over 10% of new infections nationwide, according to updated estimates published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “When you get variants like that, you look … Read more

Third Omicron case detected in UK, face masks compulsory from Tuesday

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A 3rd case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been detected in the UK, the Health Security Agency (UKHSA) stated on Sunday. The latest case, like the 2 others, is linked to journey to southern Africa, the place the variant was recognized, however the person is not in the UK. However, the UKHSA revealed that … Read more