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Jul 13, 2022 · Key Takeaways. Omicron BA.5 symptoms remain similar to those of earlier Omicron subvariants. Some people reported having meningitis-like symptoms during the course of their COVID-19 illness, but there is no evidence that BA.5 is the cause. Omicron BA.5 is now the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States.
- Carla Delgado
Jul 6, 2022 · Experts said that, in general, this subvariant does not have markedly divergent symptoms from earlier versions of Omicron. People infected with BA.5 may develop a cough, runny nose,...
- Dani Blum
Jan 6, 2022 · For example, if you're over age 65, your risk of being hospitalized with COVID-19 is still 5% with the omicron variant, which means 1 in 20 people infected in this age group will end up in the ...
- Michaeleen Doucleff
Jul 14, 2022 · July 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 ...
Jul 14, 2022 · Published July 14, 2022. More than 70 percent of adults age 50 and older haven’t received a second COVID-19 booster shot, and if you’re part of the pack, U.S. health officials say now is the time to roll up your sleeve.
- Rachel Nania
Sep 29, 2022 · According to the American Medical Association (AMA), the most common symptoms of BA.5 are: Fever. Runny nose. Coughing. Sore throat. Headache. Muscle pain. Fatigue. Is omicron a mild variant? Omicron and its subvariants are highly contagious — they’re even known for reinfecting people who recently got over COVID-19.
Aug 16, 2022 · BA.5 symptoms are similar to previous COVID-19 variants and subvariants. The most common symptoms include fever, runny nose, coughing, sore throat, headache, muscle pain and fatigue.
