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As the U.S. continues to battle the spread of the highly-transmissible omicron subvariant BA.5, a new mutant that could be competitive with the super contagious strain is making its way into the U.S.

There’s a new ultra-contagious omicron subvariant making its way into headlines even as the highly-transmissible BA.5 variant continues its global spread. And though the newest mutation isn’t in Chicago just yet, the city’s top doc said more cases in the U.S. are expected.

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States.

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States.

The hybrid omicron XE strain, also named the “Frankenstein” variant, has spreading across the globe, but should people in Illinois and Chicago be worried?

A new hybrid COVID variant known as XE spreading in the United Kingdom is making headlines as a so-called “Frankenstein” variant, but according to one Chicago expert, that nickname is misleading.

Though Chicago is seeing a steady increase in COVID-19 cases amid emerging omicron variants, health officials don’t expect a major surge similar to other U.S. cities over the past weeks.

A new hybrid COVID variant known as XE spreading in the United Kingdom is making plenty of headlines with concerns about its transmissibility, but Chicago’s top doctor said she’s not concerned about it just yet.

While the coronavirus has receded in the U.S., cases are soaring in the United Kingdom, where scientists are also keeping an eye on a new hybrid strain – the XE variant.

A new hybrid COVID variant known as XE is making headlines, but what exactly is it and why are health officials taking note? Here’s a look at what we know so far.

Coronavirus cases have recently soared in the U.K., where a new COVID variant has prompted additional worries. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.

While the Food and Drug Administration has approved a second COVID booster shot for some, questions remain over who exactly qualifies. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

While the coronavirus has receded in the U.S., cases are soaring in the United Kingdom, where scientists are also keeping an eye on a new hybrid strain – the XE variant. XE, which consists of material from BA.1, the original omicron strain, and its subvariant BA.2, first surfaced in mid-January. More than 600 cases in the U.K. have been confirmed…

The more contagious omicron subvariant BA.2 has become the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S., but international health experts are putting an increased focus on a new hybrid variant that may even be more infectious.

The more contagious omicron subvariant BA.2 has become the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S., but international health experts are putting an increased focus on a new hybrid variant that may even be more infectious.

The more contagious omicron subvariant BA.2 has become the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S., but international health experts are putting an increased focus on a new hybrid variant that may even be more infectious.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

BA.2, also known as “stealth omicron,” is considered a subvariant of omicron.