Highly immune evasive omicron XBB.1.5 variant is quickly becoming dominant in U.S. as it doubles weekly
XBB.1.5 now represents about 41% of new cases nationwide in the U.S., according to CDC data. U.S. News
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Omicron BQ Covid variants, which threaten people with compromised immune systems, are now dominant in U.S.
The BQ coronavirus subvariants are likely resistant to key antibody medications used by people with compromised immune systems. International: Top News And Analysis
Happy Birthday, Omicron
One year after the variant’s discovery, virologists are still scrambling to keep up with Omicron’s rapid evolution. NYT > Health
FDA panel recommends changing Covid shots to fight omicron this fall
Updating the shots to target omicron could provide more durable protection against the virus, though the data right now is limited. U.S. News
Pfizer 3-dose vaccine 80% effective against omicron for youngest children
Vaccines for youngest children are expected to be available in June or July ABC News: Top Stories
WHO says omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants have spread to over a dozen countries
Another omicron subvariant called BA.2.12.1 has been detected in 23 countries, including the U.S., according to WHO. U.S. News
WHO says omicron cases are ‘off the charts’ as global infections set new records
“The sheer volume of cases is putting a burden on health-care systems,” said Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s technical lead on Covid-19. International: Top News And Analysis
Cyprus reportedly discovers a Covid variant that combines omicron and delta
The strain is being called “deltacron.” U.S. News
Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know
Learn what you should know about the Omicron variant and how to protect yourself and others. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
WHO says Covid omicron variant detected in 38 countries, early data suggests it’s more contagious than delta
The World Health Organization on Friday said the Covid omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries, up from 23 two days ago, with early data suggesting the strain is more contagious than delta. “We…