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health2 years ago

Rapidly spreading JN.1 variant: What you need to know

The JN.1 variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading and becoming the dominant version of the virus, accounting for a significant percentage of COVID-19 cases in the US and globally. However, there is no evidence to suggest that JN.1 causes more severe illness than earlier variants. Symptoms of JN.1 appear to be similar to previous variants, with sore throat and congestion being common. The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a "variant of interest" due to its potential to drive new cases and evade immunity. Vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer have shown effectiveness against JN.1, but low vaccination rates highlight the need for people to stay up to date with their shots. Scientists anticipate ongoing challenges in keeping up with the evolving virus.

via NBC News|
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health2 years ago

Multiple COVID variants discovered in Ohio, including BA.2.86 and Pirola

The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed one case of the highly mutated BA.2.86 coronavirus variant in Lorain County. This variant, first detected in Denmark and Israel, contains several mutations that distinguish it from other lineages and may have a higher ability to infect individuals who have had COVID-19 or been vaccinated. However, there is currently no evidence that it causes more severe illness, hospitalizations, or deaths. Four variants of concern, including omicron XBB and omicron EG.5, were responsible for about half of all COVID-19 infections in Ohio during the two weeks ending August 12.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|
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health2 years ago

Global Concerns Rise as Highly Mutated COVID-19 Variant Spreads

A new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, known as BA.2.86, has been designated as a variant under monitoring by the World Health Organization (WHO). The variant, first detected in Israel, has over 30 mutations in the spike protein and is causing concern among experts due to limited data on its potential impact. The WHO is urging countries to sustain early warning, surveillance, and reporting systems to evaluate the current COVID-19 risk level. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported the presence of the BA.2.86 variant in multiple countries, highlighting the challenge of international transmission. The CDC also emphasized the need for more genomic sequencing to detect emerging variants and assess their impact on immunity.

via MarketWatch|
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health2 years ago

CDC Report: Variant BA.2.86 Detected in US Wastewater, Early Testing Shows

Preliminary testing of wastewater in the United States has detected the new highly mutated coronavirus variant BA.2.86, according to a risk assessment by the CDC. The variant has been reported in multiple countries, indicating international transmission. It has more than 30 gene changes from its closest ancestor and may be a neutralization antibody escape mutant. While it is not yet clear how prevalent the variant is or if it will outcompete other variants, scientists are working to understand its behavior and impact on immunity. The CDC advises continuing to follow preventive measures and states that current tests and antiviral drugs are expected to work against the variant.

via CNN|
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health2 years ago

COVID-19 Vaccination and Mutated Variant: Scientists Concerned about Leaky Protection

Scientists are closely monitoring a highly mutated coronavirus variant called BA.2.86, which has been detected in several countries. The variant carries numerous changes to its spike protein, making it different from other circulating variants. While it is still rare, its emergence is reminiscent of the early days of the Omicron variant. Researchers are investigating the variant's potential to evade neutralizing antibodies triggered by previous infections and vaccines. Although it is too early to determine its impact, scientists believe that widespread immunity and booster vaccines will likely prevent BA.2.86 from causing the same level of disruption as Omicron. Further research is needed to understand the variant's prevalence and public health impact.

via Nature.com|
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health2 years ago

Global Concern: Highly Mutated Covid Variant Spreads Across Four Countries, Including US

Scientists are racing to understand a highly mutated variant of the coronavirus, known as BA.2.86 or Pirola, which has been detected in four countries, including the US. The variant has more than 30 amino acid changes to its spike protein compared to its closest ancestor, BA.2. The World Health Organization has designated BA.2.86 as a "variant under monitoring," urging countries to track and report its sequences. While only six sequences have been reported so far, epidemiologists are concerned that there may be more cases. It is still too early to determine the severity or contagiousness of the variant, but researchers are closely monitoring its spread and impact on immunity.

via CNN|
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health2 years ago

WHO monitoring Arcturus COVID variant with new symptoms.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring a new coronavirus variant, dubbed Arcturus on social media, which has been classified as a variant of interest. The variant, known as XBB.1.16, was first detected in Colombia in January and has since been found in other countries. The WHO is investigating whether the variant is more transmissible or causes more severe disease than other strains of COVID-19.

via CNN|
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