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Canada recently reported its first cases of the Omicron subvariant XE, one of several hybrid variants of SARS-CoV-2 that have emerged since the beginning of this year. First detected in the United Kingdom in January, XE has genetic material from the Omicron subvariants BA.1 and BA.2, along with
Antibody production slower with BA.4 and BA.5 infections, particularly for those who caught the virus pre-Omicron
For the first time in two years, cruise ships are returning to B.C. ports. But along with tourist dollars are some concerns, including the possible arrival of new cases of COVID, and the environmental impact of giant ships floating through delicate coastal ecosystems.
Experts say while a sixth wave in the province is unlikely in the immediate future, masks and vaccines are important as the virus still poses a risk.
B.C. is likely to get another Omicron wave, experts believe. Its severity will depend on how people stick to precautions.