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Aug 17, 2023 · XBB subvariant. This subvariant is a combination of two BA.2 strains. It has mutations that help it evade immunity better than other variants.
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.
May 3, 2022 · And while a handful of monoclonal antibodies that helped treat COVID-19 caused by the delta variant were rendered powerless against omicron and BA.2, the latest treatment, an antiviral pill from Pfizer called Paxlovid, still works at lessening the severity of illness, experts say.
- Rachel Nania
BA.5 is the newest, and a highly problematic, mutation. Though BA.5 "substantially" evades antibodies from prior infections and vaccines, health officials say being up-to-date with a booster (or ...
- Jessica Rendall
- Wellness Writer
Doctor Rhoads said all of the normal precautions people have been taking during the pandemic are still recommended, like wearing a mask when needed and getting vaccinated. And while BA.5 is the dominant subvariant right now, researchers are also keeping a close eye on another one overseas.
Jan 27, 2022 · With omicron cases making the headlines, CU experts lay out how to spot and treat omicron symptoms – while also giving an overview of the current monoclonal antibody and antiviral treatments available. Omicron is making its impact felt not just in Colorado, but across the country and globe.
Apr 28, 2022 · BA.2.12.1, the descendant of the “stealth Omicron” subvariant, is quickly gaining ground in the United States. Here's what scientists know about it so far.
