Omicron sub-variants BA.4, BA.5 make up more than 50% of U.S. COVID cases

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BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are estimated to make up a combined 52% of the coronavirus cases in the United States. The two sublineages accounted for more than a third of U.S. cases for the week of June 18. They were added to the World Health Organization's monitoring list in March.

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Omicron sub-variants BA.4, BA.5 make up more than 50% of U.S. COVID cases

The fast-spreading BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are estimated to make up a combined 52% of the coronavirus cases in the United States as of June 25, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

First cases of Omicron's BA.5 variant detected in Delhi

A scientist, however, said that no clusters of the sub-lineage were seen yet and the variant was not spreading at an alarming rate.

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Toronto Sun

Omicron sub-variants BA.4, BA.5 make up more than 50% of U.S. COVID cases: CDC

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Philstar Global

More cases of Omicron subvariants detected

The Philippines has detected 50 new cases of the BA.5 Omicron subvariant, 11 new cases of the BA.2.12.1 subvariant, and 2 new cases of the BA.4 subvariant.

3 months ago·Manila, Philippines

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Monaco Life

Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 fuel new uptick in cases

The circulation of Covid-19 continues to rise in Monaco and the surrounding French Riviera, with the two new Omicron variants now accounting for the majority of cases.The fluctuating, and frustrating, health situation that is known as Covid continues with the latest figures showing that the incidence rate in Monaco has now hit 501, up from 411 a week ago, and significantly more than 148 on 30th May, with a positive rate of 17%.Meanwhile, the inc…

3 months ago·Monaco

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HT Smartcast

First cases of Omicron's BA.5 variant detected in Delhi

G7 countries plan to impose ‘price caps’ on Russia’s oil exports, first cases of Omicron's BA.5 variant detected in Delhi, IND vs ENG: Sam Billings added to England squad for rescheduled 5th Test, and other top news in this bulletin.

3 months ago

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