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The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is now dominant in Denmark. This variant of the virus has also been detected in more than 40 countries across the world and is beginning to displace the original Omicron.
Unlocking the mysteries behind Omicron's unique set of mutations will be key to understanding how this virus evolves and spreads — particularly as a tougher-to-detect subvariant called BA.2 is taking off in various countries.
A stealthy version of the omicron variant has been detected in the U.S., but so far, it makes up a very low proportion of the overall cases in the country.
The Omicron subtype has caused concern as it may be better at spreading than the original form of the variant, but little is currently known about it.
BA. 2 has become the dominant form of the virus in Denmark, and at least three cases have been found in the United States.