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Omicron subvariants that are more infectiousness are causing more than 70% of U.S. infections

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Omicron subvariants that more easily dodge immunity are causing more than 70% of U.S. infections

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The BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 subvariants taken together are now responsible for 68% of new cases, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. The XBB subvariant is causing 4.7% of new Covid infections.

Scientists, in several independent studies, have described the BQ and XBB subvariants as more adept at evading immunity from vaccination and infection than prior versions of the virus.

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ALSO SEE: Antivirals—not monoclonal antibodies—neutralize Omicron BQ.1.1, XBB

 

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