Why the BA.2 Subvariant Could Cause Covid-19 Cases to Rise – The Wall Street Journal

The Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus was responsible for a record wave of cases in the U.S. this winter. Although the surge has subsided, some health officials have warned of another rise related to a different version of Omicron named BA.2.

Research suggests that BA.2 is about 30% more transmissible than BA.1, the version of Omicron that contributed to this winters surge.

See the rest here:

Why the BA.2 Subvariant Could Cause Covid-19 Cases to Rise - The Wall Street Journal

Related Posts
Tags: