The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

The XBB.1.5 variant is taking over on the East Coast. Will it happen in California too?

LOS ANGELES — You may have come home with it after a recent trip to New England. Or you may have gotten it from that friend or family member who flew in from New York over the holidays.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 5, 2023

Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people, according to a new multicountry study

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The Conversation · Jan 5, 2023

New Covid variant XBB.1.5 'most transmissible yet' as UK 'concerned' about new wave

The subvariant XBB.1.5 has been identified by the World Health Organisation as being more infectious than previous strains.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

10 most common Covid symptoms in last month as new variant spreads

Most common symptoms revealed as UKHSA warns Covid is currently ‘circulating at high levels’

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023

COVID-19 Vaccines Prior To Infection Reduce Transmission Of Omicron: Research

Recent vaccination and boosters reduce infectiousness, but the risk of infection is still high, according to a study conducted in California prisons. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Jan 3, 2023

Covid: What is the ‘Kraken’ variant? New case discovered in South Africa

A mutated version of the Omicron variant has caused a surge in infections in many countries, including China, USA, and the UK, with a new case identified in South Africa.

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2023

What is XBB Covid? The new Omicron variant that has led to surge in cases

XBB is a subvariant of the Omicron BA.2 variant, and XBB.1.5 is a subvariant of XBB

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Experts urge end to Covid fear as gates swing open

Health experts are attempting to allay concern that new coronavirus strains in China may be imported into Thailand, saying they are less worrisome than the already dominant strain in Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jan 2, 2023

New Covid subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘wakeup call’ for UK and behind one in 25 cases

Experts warned that the new subvariant is likely to be the dominant strain

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

'Highly infectious' Covid strain now responsible for 1 in 25 cases across the UK

The XBB 1.5 variant is a type of Omicron and is said to be more infectious as it spreads quickly and appears to evade people's vaccine protection

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023