
Rapid Spread of HV.1 Subvariant Raises Concerns in US
A new highly contagious COVID-19 variant called HV.1, a sublineage of omicron XBB.1.9.2 and a descendent of EG.5, is spreading across US states and accounted for 30% of new infections in December. Similar to other variants, HV.1 exhibits symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea. Experts suggest that congestion, sore throat, and dry cough are the most prominent symptoms, and while the illness is milder and doesn't require hospitalization, testing is necessary to distinguish it from other respiratory illnesses.







