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Jul 13, 2022 · A new omicron subvariant—called BA.5—is now the dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain in the United States, and early reports suggest it is spreading quickly and widely. Hotspots have emerged in the...
- Hannah Smothers
Jul 14, 2022 · Cases of COVID-19 are once again surging in the U.S., and the BA.5 omicron variant is fueling this latest wave, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Gregory Poland , head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group , says the BA.5 variant is hypercontagious and is contributing to increases in hospitalizations and ICU ...
Aug 16, 2022 · Is the BA.5 Omicron subvariant more contagious? Does the BA.5 Omicron subvariant evade immunity? Is there risk of outdoor transmission with BA.5? What are the symptoms people are experiencing? How can I protect myself from BA.5 and other Omicron subvariants? Will COVID-19 vaccine booster doses help? Will a test tell me if I have BA.5 or another ...
Aug 17, 2023 · If you have Omicron or any variant of COVID-19, you will likely have symptoms for a couple of weeks. You're contagious from 1-2 days before your symptoms start until 2-3 days after they're...
Sep 1, 2023 · As new variants have emerged, the first question has been how transmissible each one is compared to its predecessor. According to the CDC, the Omicron variant spreads more easily than the original SARS-CoV-2 virus and Delta, an early variant.
- kathy.katella-cofrancesco@yale.edu
Aug 9, 2022 · While a sore throat has always been a symptom of Covid, experts said that it is becoming more common, and sometimes more severe, with the BA.5 subvariant of Omicron — now, the dominant strain...
Jul 20, 2022 · What to do if you get infected by BA.5 If you test positive for the coronavirus or feel sick with related symptoms, the CDC recommendations say stay home for at least five days and isolate from...
