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Jan 8, 2024 · January 8, 2024. 6 min read. What to Know about the New COVID Variant JN.1. A new variant of the COVID-causing virus SARS-CoV-2 is behind the latest surge in infections this winter, but...
Dec 27, 2023 · What to Know About the New Covid Variants JN.1 has overtaken HV.1 as the leading variant in the U.S. The latest vaccines provide some protection against each of them.
Jun 14, 2022 · BA.4 and BA.5 may be the most transmissible versions yet. In some countries, those subvariants are replacing BA.2 roughly as fast as BA.2 replaced the original Omicron, the U.K. Health Security ...
Feb 6, 2023 · Updated Feb. 6, 2023. Print. What You Need to Know. New variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, will continue to occur. CDC coordinates collaborative partnerships which continue to fuel the largest viral genomic sequencing effort to date. The Omicron variant, which emerged in November 2021, has many lineages.
Apr 8, 2022 · Updated on April 8, 2022. Since December 2020, several coronavirus variants have been identified and are under investigation. Each new variant raises questions: Are people more at risk for getting sick? Will the COVID-19 vaccines still work? Are there new or different things you should do now to stay safe?
Dec 20, 2023 · Research. December 20, 2023. COVID-19 Variant JN.1 is on the Rise. Here’s What to Know. The new strain is now the fastest growing in the US, but the latest vaccines are still your best bet to reduce your risk of getting sick. By Laura López González.
Aug 10, 2023 · The latest COVID-19 variant to make headlines, EG.5, is now the most prevalent variant in the U.S.—accounting for more than 17% of cases. Its high transmissibility and ability to evade immunity has virologists like Andrew Pekosz, PhD, professor in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, following it closely.
