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New Omicron Subvariant: Symptoms, How Fast It's Spreading, and More

So what exactly is the new subvariant of omicron? Is it spreading faster than previous iterations of the virus? And does it cause more severe illness? Here’s is what we know so far.

Another Omicron subvariant, known as BA.2.12.1, has become the dominant form among new U.S. virus cases.

The development comes as the United States recently began averaging more than 100,000 new confirmed cases per day again, according to a New York Times database, for the first time since February.

Pfizer 3-dose COVID vaccine 80% effective against symptomatic omicron infection for youngest children

Vaccines for youngest children are expected to be available in June or July In long-awaited data, Pfizer said its three-dose vaccine was 80% effective against symptomatic omicron COVID-19 infection…

Before Omicron, inflation and war, Americans' finances hit new highs, survey shows

Things were looking up for most Americans by the end of last year, with many households reporting their financial situation was better than at any time since 2013.

‘Omicron Was Actually Much Worse for Massachusetts Than Delta,' Study Finds

Massachusetts has battled through several surges of COVID-19 over the past several years as viral mutations changed infection rates. Two of the biggest, caused by the delta and omicron variants of…

Omicron Infections, Without Vaccinations, Provide Little Immunity

Scientists found that without vaccination, infection with Omicron does not provide robust immunity against other COVID-19 variants.

Omicron BA.1/1.1 SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Vaccinated Canadian Adults | NEJM

The incidence of the omicron BA.1/1.1 variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which rapidly spread worldwide even among vaccinated persons, is incompletely defined.1…

European CDC Calls Omicron BA.4, BA.5 Covid-19 Variants Of Concern

The BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants may soon become the dominant versions of the Covid-19 coronavirus in Europe.

Evidence that omicron strains BA.4 and BA.5 are in Minnesota

The European CDC has warned of a possible significant summer surge fueled by the omicron subvariants.

Omicron caused spike in breathing condition in babies and toddlers, study finds

Omicron's predilection for upper airway may pose unique risk to young children.

Your Case of Omicron Might Have Super-Boosted Your Immunity—If You Were Vaccinated

Research suggests that vaccinated people who caught Omicron tend to develop more robust immunity to past and present strains of the coronavirus.

Studies show Omicron infection in vaccinated people “turbo-charges” immunity

Contracting the Omicron variant (of Covid-19) while fully vaccinated could boost your immunity to the extent that it can fight off a variety of coronavirus variants, according to new research. The…

South Africa in new surge of COVID from versions of omicron

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants, according to health experts. For about three weeks the country has seen increasing…

Two new Omicron variants are spreading. Will they drive a new U.S. surge?

The subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 may dodge immunity, especially in unvaccinated people, possibly causing a spike in infections worldwide.

Data shows vaccinated U.S. citizens made up more than 40% of COVID-19 deaths during omicron peak, as deaths continue to rise in Wisconsin

The nation is set to pass 1 million COVID-19 deaths in the coming days, according to Johns Hopkins University.

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