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Aug 16, 2022 · BA.5 is one of the latest subvariants of the original Omicron lineage. There is a unique cluster of mutations on the spike protein, which has led the BA.5 subvariant to potentially be the most contagious strain of SARS-CoV-2 so far. But it does not appear to lead to more severe outcomes than other COVID-19 variants and subvariants.
Mar 30, 2022 · Get a pulse oximeter. A pulse oximeter is a small device that clips on your finger and measures your blood oxygen levels. When levels drop to 92 or lower, patients should see a doctor. Low oxygen ...
Jul 7, 2022 · An Update on Omicron Subvariants. With five versions of omicron circulating, vaccines are working against severe disease, not against infection. Omicron is mutating in giant leaps, with scientists racing to keep up. Its diversity is challenging vaccine efficacy and complicating treatment. But this fall, broad spectrum bivalent vaccines may help ...
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May 3, 2022 · Omicron Mutations: What to Know About the Latest Subvariants. We’ve seen a steep decline in the number of COVID-19 cases since winter’s record-breaking surge, but the variant responsible for that swell hasn’t made as swift a retreat. In fact, omicron has given rise to a number of subvariants — think of them like branches in the omicron ...
Dec 21, 2021 · Nasal congestion. Runny nose. Headache. Muscle aches. Unlike earlier variants like delta that affected the lungs, omicron and its subvariants tend to cause more upper respiratory symptoms, said Dr ...
CLEVELAND – According to the CDC, a new Omicron subvariant known as ‘BA.5’ is now dominating here in the United States. “From the information we have so far, BA.5 is causing disease similar to other Omicron variants, which has been less severe than the previous waves,” said Daniel Rhoads, MD, microbiologist for Cleveland Clinic. “Some … Read More
BA.5 is a subvariant of omicron, which means it's different from the "original" omicron, but not different enough to constitute its own variant status. (Delta is a different variant from omicron ...
