US releases report of coronavirus subspecies BA.2, multiplying weekly by 30 percent faster than previous strains
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today that the United States has tested positive for COVID-19. that is a subspecies of the Omicron species doubled each week of February The experts are watching closely. and reminding people to be vigilant and not negligent in preventing disease
The CDC said the viral subspecies, known as “BA.2” (BA.2), accounted for just 1% of new cases in the week ending Feb. 5, before rising to 2.2% in the week. ending 12 Feb, 3.8% in the week ending 19 Feb, 6.6% in the week ending 26 Feb and 11.6% in the week ending 5 Mar. past
BA virus strain 2 It is spreading slowly but continuously. Although the outbreak of omikron species in the United States has gradually decreased. Laboratory and animal experiments indicate that BA species 2 May cause more sickness than the original omikron. While the results of the first study found the BA 2 strain. May be up to 30% more contagious than the original Omikron strain.
Public health experts say Without preventive measures such as wearing masks, washing hands and social distancing BA species 2 will spread quickly in the community While some experts consider BA species 2 Unlikely to cause the number of patients to skyrocket. Because most people in the country are immune from previous infections or from vaccinations.
Nathan Grubao, Associate Professor of Epidemiology The Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) says the most likely thing that will happen is the BA.2 strain. may prolong the current situation by means may slow down the rate of decline in patients But it is unlikely to result in a new wave of outbreaks.
Jeremy Luban, virologist at the Faculty of Medicine. The University of Massachusetts (UMass) revealed to radio station NPR (NPR) that the BA. will result in people falling ill, needing to use a ventilator and many deaths especially those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 number of millions
Rochelle Walenski, director of the CDC, warned that Americans should not be underestimated. but should be prepared for future situations While many states gradually lift the compulsory to wear masks and vaccination against COVID-19
Xinhua news agency reported that The United States is currently infected with COVID-19. An average of 40,000 new cases per day, and an average of 1,200 deaths per day.
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