New COVID-19 Sub-Variant Being Investigated, Detected in US

New COVID-19 Sub-Variant Being Investigated, Detected in US
This 2020 electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19. Hannah A. Bullock, Azaibi Tamin/CDC via AP
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A new COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant known as BA.2 has been detected in the United States, officials said, coming after officials in the United Kindom and Denmark published reports on the strain in recent days.

“There is still uncertainty around the significance of the changes to the viral genome, and further analyses will now be undertaken,” the UK Health Security Agency said in a news release.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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