Early testing suggests variant BA.2.86 has been detected in US wastewater, CDC report says
- The new highly mutated coronavirus variant BA.2.86 has been detected in wastewater samples in the United States, indicating international transmission of the variant. Nine cases have been reported worldwide, with two cases in the US.
- BA.2.86 has more than 30 gene changes compared to its closest ancestor, raising concerns about its ability to evade immunity from vaccines and past infections. However, it is still unclear if the variant can do so.
- The severity and transmissibility of BA.2.86 are unknown at this time.
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