Alabama doctors explain what’s known about new Omicron strain

Alabama doctors explain what’s known about new Omicron strain

[ad_1] Alabama – A new COVID-19 variant has been identified. The Omicron sub-variant, being called ‘Stealth Omicron’ or BA.2, has been reported in at least 40 countries around the globe and multiple states in the U.S. Ba.2 is on the Alabama Department of Public Health’s radar. ADPH Spokesperson, Dr. Karen Landers, says the “stealth” nickname […]

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Omicron, another winter storm & more: What’s trending today

[ad_1] A look at some of the top headlines trending online today around the world including the latest on the potential for another major winter storm, coronavirus developments surrounding the Omicron variant and much more. Top stories ‘Significant’ winter storm could hit Northeast Ohio beginning Wednesday (cleveland.com) Russia, US, Ukraine to square off at UN […]

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Experts explain what's making BA.2 omicron subvariant more contagious than the original

Experts explain what’s making BA.2 omicron subvariant more contagious than the original

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — There’s a new “subvariant” of the omicron variant that’s been spreading across Europe and the U.S. Preliminary data shows it’s more contagious than omicron. Scientist have named it BA.2 a variant that’s closely related to the original omicron strain. “In Denmark where it’s sort of taken over it looks like […]

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After the peak: What’s in store for Australia now that the Omicron wave has turned?

[ad_1] The end of 2021 was meant to herald the arrival of Australia’s “hot vaxxed summer”. Despite concerns over a slow start, vaccination rates were high, marathon lockdowns had ended, and international border closures — the country’s first line of defence against COVID-19 — had finally started to lift after nearly two years. While no […]

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