subvariant of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant
Contagious omicron strain found to replicate early in infection: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has produced a number of ...
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Mutation in spike protein allows omicron subvariant BA.5 to efficiently infect lung cells
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Next COVID vaccine should target XBB strain, FDA committee says: The CDC now estimates XBB sublineages comprise nearly 99% of circulating coronavirus in the U.S. ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-06-15/covid-vaccine-should-target-xbb-strain-fda-committee-says
Researchers study infection and replication capacity of COVID in human respiratory organoids
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WHO says omicron subvariants BA.5.2, BF.7 driving China's recent COVID-19 outbreak
english.alarabiya.net/coronavirus/2023/01/04/WHO-says-omicron-subvariants-BA-5-2-BF-7-driving-China-s-recent-COVID-19-outbreak
Egypt: On alert for new Covid variant - Egypt - Al-Ahram Weekly: Egypt is taking precautionary measures against a new Covid-19 variant from China
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Omicron BA.5 subvariant may cause more damage – not less: study: A coronavirus subvariant surging in China may be evolving to attack the brain, researchers say.
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3204807/coronavirus-omicron-ba5-subvariant-may-cause-more-damage-not-less-study
Omicron boosters better at preventing COVID infection than previous shots: CDC: New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3746552-omicron-boosters-better-at-preventing-covid-infection-than-previous-shots-cdc/
New COVID variants: BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 subvariants are on the rise: The new BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 variants now account for roughly half of new COVID-19 infections...
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BQ.1 COVID-19 variant becomes increasingly prevalent in US infections: CDC: A new subvariant of the omicron variant of the coronavirus is becoming increasingly ...
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Two new variants of Covid-19 detected in NZ, Ministry of Health keeping a close eye
nzherald.co.nz/nz/two-new-variants-of-covid-19-detected-in-nz-ministry-of-health-keeping-a-close-eye/JLGM6O73GNDZZHMLK5IJU6BMFE/
‘Swarm’ of variants is driving up California COVID cases. Is this the start of the next surge?
sfchronicle.com/health/article/COVID-variants-California-17590747.php
COVID in California: Influential forecaster sees no surge on the horizon: While the northern hemisphere can expect infections to slowly rise through the winter,. ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/COVID-in-California-live-updates-17534215.php
These two new COVID variants could drive the next surge. Here's why they're causing surprise and concern
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New Covid-19 variants like BF.7, XBB spreading across globe: what risk do they pose?
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-health/new-covid-19-variants-spreading-across-the-globe-what-risk-do-they-pose-8214661/
COVID: UK's alert level downgraded from level 3 to 2: In a statement, the chief medical officers of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland say ...
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Japan approves Pfizer vaccine for omicron variants BA.4, BA.5: TOKYO -- Japan granted fast-track approval on Wednesday for Pfizer's coronavirus ...
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Houston's COVID wastewater levels drop to lowest mark in 7 months: Harris County last week also dropped its COVID community level from “medium” to...
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We want to believe the pandemic is over — but it’s still too soon to declare victory
sfchronicle.com/health/article/end-of-COVID-pandemic-17463349.php
We’re Asking the Next Booster to Do Too Much: New boosters that target Omicron may be our most important COVID vaccines since 2020—but the U.S ...
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/08/omicron-booster-vaccine-only-plan/671233/
BA.5 becomes most prominent COVID strain in the U.S. – here are its symptoms: The new BA.5 COVID-19 variant has quickly become the most prominent strain of the ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3568072-ba-5-becomes-most-prominent-covid-strain-in-the-u-s-here-are-its-symptoms/
Fauci holds up BA.5 booster as best approach to handling COVID this fall: Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, said on Monday that a COVID-19 ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3573330-fauci-holds-up-ba-5-booster-as-best-approach-to-handling-covid-this-fall/
CDC recommends new omicron-specific COVID vaccine booster shots: The CDC approved omicron-specific boosters for all U.S. adults Thursday, a day after the...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/CDC-panel-recommends-new-omicron-specific-booster-17413848.php
Quick Glance: EMA proposes Biontech and Moderna boosters for approval
- Corona vaccines made by Moderna and Biontech/Pfizer have been adapted and approved by the European Medicines Agency.
- The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Biontech/Pfizer and Moderna's Corona vaccines converted to the Omikron version.
- The EU Commission must now make a formal decision on authorisation.
- Approximately 14 million doses of Biontech/Pfizer and Moderna adapted to variation BA.1 are likely to arrive in the next two weeks, subject to expected EU-wide approval.
UK Covid alert level dropped from 3 to 2 as virus enters 'general circulation': A level two alert means "COVID-19 is in general circulation but direct ...
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This COVID Summer Is Nothing Like the Last One: Boosters are on the horizon, but cases are way up—and have been for months.
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/08/this-covid-summer-is-nothing-like-the-last-one/671025/
BA.5 now makes up nearly 80 percent of new COVID cases: CDC: The more infectious BA.5 omicron subvariant now makes up almost 80 percent of new COVID-19 cases in ...
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How effective is Pfizer's COVID shot for young children?: Pfizer and BioNTech released updated data Tuesday showing that three doses of their...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/COVID-in-California-live-updates-17390659.php
Quick Glance: Pfizer's COVID vaccination is 73.2% effective in children under the age of five, according to new research.
- A nurse prepares the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccination for children for distribution in Montreal on April 24, 2021.
- Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's vaccine was 73.2% effective in preventing COVID-19 among children aged 6 months to 4 years, according to new data released by the companies on Tuesday, two months after the doses were made available in the United States for that age range.
- An early analysis of the study's 10 symptomatic COVID-19 cases revealed a vaccination effectiveness of 80.3%.
- The companies submitted for US approval of the bivalent vaccine as a booster in people aged 12 and up on Monday.
UCSF’s Bob Wachter says he’s still not ready to ditch his mask or dine indoors: As many people become complacent, the well-known COVID expert lays out a new ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/UCSF-s-Bob-Wachter-says-he-s-still-not-ready-17403040.php
Health Canada reviewing Omicron specific vaccine approved in U.K.: Pfizer and Moderna both have similar vaccines and both are in front of Health Canada ...
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So you got COVID-19 in the surge. Here’s what you need to know about long COVID now
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/long-COVID-omicron-surge-17383262.php
Don’t Wait Until The Fall To Get Boosted Against Covid, CDC Says: Holding out until October or November for an omicron-specific Covid-19 shot is “not a good plan ...
forbes.com/sites/madelinehalpert/2022/07/12/dont-wait-until-the-fall-to-get-boosted-against-covid-cdc-says/
Calls for masks and resources to protect NT Indigenous communities: Health officials in the Northern Territory are calling for the return of masks to protect ...
abc.net.au/news/2022-07-08/covid-wave-call-for-masks-for-indigenous-communities/101210980
New omicron subvariant BA.5 now a majority of US COVID-19 cases: A new omicron subvariant known as BA.5 now comprises a majority of U.S. COVID-19 cases ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3546412-new-omicron-subvariant-ba-5-now-a-majority-of-us-covid-19-cases/
COVID in California: Nearly 80% of U.S. children have had COVID-19: About 79.7% of American children between the ages of 6 months to 17 years have been...
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‘Living with Covid’ should be countered by containing the virus once and for all: CDC’s position should be countered by exploiting the science and our clear ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/15/cdc-living-with-covid-should-be-countered-by-containing-virus
Is Omicron BA.5 ‘Worst Version’ Of Covid-19 Coronavirus Seen?: Here are the "immune escape" concerns about this subvariant that is now spreading in the U.S ...
forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2022/07/03/is-omicron-ba5-worst-version-of-covid-19-coronavirus-seen/
Can COVID rapid tests detect contagiousness amid new variants?: At-home COVID rapid antigen tests are still effective against the BA.5 omicron subvariant...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/covid-rapid-test-ba5-17355718.php
Demings tests positive for COVID-19: Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), who is in the midst of a Senate campaign, said on Monday that she tested positive for COVID-19 ...
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COVID in California: More than 1 in 8 California children lag on routine vaccinations
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Covid-19: Rapid rise in cases sees BA.5 subvariant gaining dominance in Sarawak: KUCHING: Sarawak has detected a rapid increase of Covid-19 infections from the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/08/11/covid-19-rapid-rise-in-cases-sees-ba5-subvariant-gaining-dominance-in-sarawak
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: long COVID in kids and teens, cases, Biden & more
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WH doctor says Biden likely has contagious Omicron BA.5 variant: Medical experts who spoke with Insider said Biden's chances of contracting severe symptoms from ...
businessinsider.com/white-house-doctor-biden-likely-has-contagious-omicron-ba5-variant-2022-7
Latest COVID data suggests BA.5 wave has peaked in Houston: Key metrics used to track the coronavirus in the Houston area all trended downward for...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/health/article/Texas-Medical-Center-data-suggests-latest-COVID-17345772.php
EU backs second COVID booster for over-60s, before variant-adapted vaccines are ready
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/eu-recommend-2nd-covid-19-booster-over-60s-top-health-official-says-2022-07-11/
COVID in California: One-third of counties drop below ‘high’ COVID levels: Nearly all major population centers in California, including every county in the Bay.. ...
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Amid explosive COVID-19 spread, gov't announces 'targeted' measures: Amid explosive COVID-19 spread, gov't announces 'targeted' measures
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Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: long COVID symptoms, Biden tests negative, cases & more
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Paid articlePaid Gov't stresses 'autonomy-based' quarantine measures to fight COVID-19 surge
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Is the Bay Area’s surge in COVID cases over? Here’s what the numbers say: COVID-19 trends in the Bay Area showed signs of stabilizing on Friday ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/Is-the-Bay-Area-s-summer-COVID-surge-over-17339369.php
New COVID Vaccines Will Be Ready This Fall. America Won’t.: Respiratory-virus season starts soon, and our autumn vaccine strategy is shaky at best.
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/07/covid-vaccines-fall-omicron-booster/670535/
The BA.5 Wave Is What COVID Normal Looks Like: The endless churn of variants may not stop anytime soon, unless we do something about it.
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/07/ba5-covid-subvariants-forever/670514/
Experts explain rationale behind Korea's adoption of 'autonomous' social distancing
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Covid antibodies offer weak defence against fast-spreading BA.5 sub-variant: Antibodies are less effective in protecting people from the stronger ...
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Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: long COVID, Biden, omicron BA.5 subvariant & more
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Paid articlePaid COVID in California: Latest updates on coronavirus trends and news: Los Angeles County this week must decide if its infection numbers are still indicating...
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BA.5 vs meningitis symptoms: Diarrhea, stiff neck, cough: Some people have complained of stiff necks, comparing COVID to meningitis. We asked two experts what ...
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Experts: How worried you should be about BA.5 coronavirus variant: The BA.5 subvariant of Omicron is reinfecting at record clip. We asked public-health experts ...
businessinsider.com/how-worried-to-be-about-ba5-covid-omicron-variant-experts-2022-7
COVID in California: BART mask mandate expires: A requirement to wear face coverings on BART trains and stations expired Monday, but the...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/COVID-in-California-No-mandates-imminent-in-Bay-17311791.php
COVID in Houston: Hospitalizations rise as BA.5 fuels levels: COVID hospitalizations continue to increase modestly in the Houston area, as infection...
houstonchronicle.com/coronavirus/article/COVID-hospitalizations-rise-slightly-in-Houston-17314461.php
Coronavirus: ‘virus is not done with us yet’ warns expert as new Covid-19 variants are better at evading...
scmp.com/news/world/article/3185828/coronavirus-virus-not-done-us-yet-warns-expert-new-covid-19-variants-are
Coronavirus infections on the rise again, fourth shot available - Health - Egypt: Acting Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar said on Friday ...
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‘Hypercontagious’ omicron BA.5 variant resistant to prior COVID vaccination, study says
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Is Omicron Subvariant BA.5 Stronger Than COVID Vaccines? Find Out.: Omicron subvariant BA.5 - 4 times more resistant to covid vaccines- hypercontagious- ...
india.com/health/is-omicron-subvariant-ba-5-stronger-than-covid-vaccines-find-out-5515900/
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: omicron BA.5 subvariant, Novavax, COVID cases & more
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Is omicron subvariant BA.5 the ‘worst’ version of COVID yet? Here’s what we know: Here’s what we know about the COVID-19 omicron subvariant BA.5 ...
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Maharashtra Reports 35 New Cases of Omicron Variant, Records 2382 Fresh COVID Infections
india.com/maharashtra/maharashtra-reports-35-new-cases-of-omicron-variant-records-2382-fresh-covid-infections-5517168/
As BA.5 fuels another surge in cases, a new Omicron subvariant is also on the march
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3184919/ba5-fuels-another-surge-cases-new-omicron-subvariant-also-march
More Than A Third Of U.S. Counties In Covid ‘Red’ Zone, According To CDC: Red zones indicate high levels of community transmission and hospitalizations.
forbes.com/sites/madelinehalpert/2022/07/15/more-than-a-third-of-us-counties-in-covid-red-zone-according-to-cdc/
COVID’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Learn to live with it — and adapt | Opinion
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Colorado "stuck on this plateau" as rise of BA.5 cancels out other COVID variants' decline
denverpost.com/2022/07/14/colorado-covid-ba5-variant/
Coronavirus: Fresh Covid-19 wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals: A new wave of coronavirus infections is rapidly spreading through Asia ...
scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3185308/coronavirus-fresh-covid-19-wave-sweeps-asia-nz-warns-pressure
Is omicron subvariant BA.5 the ‘worst’ version of COVID yet? Here’s what we know: Here’s what we know about the COVID-19 omicron subvariant BA.5 ...
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Kevin Siers: Reas-surge-ance: Inflation surges again. Omicron variant too.
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New COVID strain in Charlotte is ‘most transmissible’ variant, local experts warn
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Now is likely the time to get a 2nd COVID booster shot, Duke med school professor says
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Q&A: Peter Hotez discusses BA.5, long COVID and more: "The BA.5 looks like it is the most highly transmissible virus agent we’ve seen of the...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/health/article/Q-A-Peter-Hotez-discusses-BA-5-long-COVID-and-17300879.php
Coronavirus: Japan is facing its 7th Covid wave, but the tourism industry’s not worried
scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3185119/coronavirus-japan-facing-its-7th-covid-wave-tourism
New Omicron sub-variants found to be more severe: The BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Covid-19 are more severe than other sub-variants of the Omicron strain ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2343967/new-omicron-sub-variants-found-to-be-more-severe
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: Paxlovid, COVID cases, infection for 471 days & more
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Coronavirus: new variants raise questions about sustainability of China’s zero-Covid policy
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