Illinois Reports First Case of 'Stealth Omicron' Subvariant BA.2 – NBC Chicago
The first case of the BA.2 omicron subvariant, often called “stealth omicron,” has been detected in Illinois, according to Northwestern University.
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The first case of the BA.2 omicron subvariant, often called “stealth omicron,” has been detected in Illinois, according to Northwestern University.
'Stealth Omicron' was detected in a person who was tested Jan. 18
Within one month of its arrival in Chicago, the omicron variant of COVID-19 has quickly become the dominant strain in the city, according to a report from the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Less than one month after omicron was confirmed in Chicago, it made up nearly all COVID-19 cases in one city report.
I’ve gathered some information on the omicron variant of Covid-19 to share with you. But first I have a more personal note. Many in the Alva area