Omicron subvariants getting better at evading antibodies
Scientists have been increasingly focusing on the BA.2.75.2, BF.7 (also known as BA.5.2.1.7) and BQ.1.1 variants in recent weeks.
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Scientists have been increasingly focusing on the BA.2.75.2, BF.7 (also known as BA.5.2.1.7) and BQ.1.1 variants in recent weeks.
The latest Omicron sub-variant BA.2.75, first detected in India in June, is not dangerous as "hyped" as it is not surging cases or death rates, according to global health experts.Data from Nextstrain, an open-source platform, showed ...
While WHO is keeping a close watch, Soumya Swaminathan, chief scientist at WHO said it's too early to dub the variant as
It is too early to call the latest Omicron sub-variant BA.2.75, first reported from India last month, more severe, according to Soumya Swaminathan, chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO).Besides India, BA.2.75 has also been ...
A new Omicron subvariant circulating in India has been detected in NZ for the first time. Early evidence suggests it may be more successful in avoiding immunity than earlier variants.