The latest coronavirus variant, commonly known as “stealth omicron,” is now causing about one-fourth of all new COVID-19 cases.
The good news is more people have protection against this variant with vaccines, boosters and prior infections. About 66 percent of Americans are fully vaccinated. But scientists and researchers say it’s too early to tell if it means another surge of infections is on the way.
The good news is more people have protection against this variant with vaccines, boosters and prior infections. About 66 percent of Americans are fully vaccinated.BA.2 cases are doubling about every seven or eight days, Troisi said. One encouraging sign is that hospitalizations and deaths are on the decline, said Dr. Donnie Aga, medical director for health care innovation for Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.Do the same treatments still work?
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