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"US CDC Warns of Potential Infections in Vaccinated Individuals from New COVID Variant"

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the new BA.2.86 lineage of the coronavirus may be more capable of causing infections in individuals who have previously had COVID-19 or have been vaccinated. While it is unclear if this variant causes more severe illness, the high number of mutations raises concerns about its impact on immunity from vaccines and previous infections. The BA.2.86 lineage has 36 mutations that distinguish it from the currently-dominant XBB.1.5 variant, and it has been detected in the United States, Denmark, and Israel. However, reliable laboratory testing of antibodies for this lineage is not yet widely available. The CDC also stated that the current increase in hospitalizations in the United States is not likely driven by the BA.2.86 lineage.

via Reuters|

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CDC and WHO Monitor Highly Mutated COVID Variant BA.2.86 in the US

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring a new lineage of the virus that causes COVID-19, named BA.2.86, which has been detected in the United States, Denmark, and Israel. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified BA.2.86 as a "variant under monitoring" due to its numerous mutations. While it is uncertain if BA.2.86 will out-compete other strains or evade immune responses, early analysis suggests it may have equal or greater ability to escape antibodies compared to the XBB.1.5 variant targeted by upcoming booster shots. Further sequencing data is needed to determine its transmissibility. The CDC advises following existing COVID-19 protection measures, and experts express concern that BA.2.86 could potentially cause a significant increase in cases.

via Yahoo News|

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