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BA.2.75: What We Know About the Super Contagious Omicron Subvariant
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.
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Chicago's Top Doc Expects New COVID Variant Detected in US to Spread
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.
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What to Know About the Highly Contagious COVID Mutant BA.2.75 According to Chicago's Top Doctor
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.
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New Highly Contagious Coronavirus Mutant BA.2.75 Raises Concerns
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.
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Omicron XE Variant: What We Know About the Hybrid COVID Variant
The hybrid omicron XE strain, also named the “Frankenstein” variant, has spreading across the globe, but should people in Illinois and Chicago be worried?
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Why Chicago Expert Says Calling XE the ‘Frankenstein' COVID Variant is ‘Misleading'
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.
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Why Chicago Should Be More Protected Than Other Parts of U.S. Against New COVID Variant: Arwady
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.
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Why Chicago's Top Doctor Isn't Worried About Emerging COVID Variant XE Just Yet
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.
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Why Chicago's Top Doctor Isn't Worried About Emerging Variant XE
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.
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What is the XE COVID Variant and Where Has it Been Detected So Far?
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.
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Scientist Explains How XE COVID Variant Differs From Others
Coronavirus cases have recently soared in the U.K., where a new COVID variant has prompted additional worries. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.
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Confusion Erupts Over COVID Booster Shot Eligibility
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.
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Here's How the XE COVID Variant Differs From Others, According to a Chicago Scientist
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…
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XE Variant: What to Know About the New Hybrid Strain First Identified in UK
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.
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XE Variant: New COVID Strain May be More Contagious Than BA.2 Subvariant, WHO Says
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.
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XE Variant: New COVID Strain May be More Contagious Than BA.2 Subvariant, WHO Says
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.
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Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Chicago Travel Advisory Changes, BA.2 Growth
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
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Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Chicago Metrics, COVID Vaccines and Kids Under 5
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
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Illinois Coronavirus Updates: BA.2 in Chicago, Travel Advisory Changes
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
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What is BA.2 And Is It in Illinois?
BA.2, also known as “stealth omicron,” is considered a subvariant of omicron.