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BA.2 is the latest subvariant of omicron, the dominant strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. While the origin of BA.2 is still unclear, it has quickly become the dominant strain in many countries, including India, Denmark and South Africa.
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By Prakash Nagarkatti, and Mitzi Nagarkatti, University of South Carolina
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3/23/22
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Omicron is very unusual in that it is by far the most heavily mutated variant yet of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. With 50 mutations, it's causing concern. Here's why.
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By Suresh V. Kuchipudi, Penn State
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11/30/21
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WASHINGTON — Regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted emergency authorization to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds, a step that means …
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By Laura Olsen, Florida Phoenix
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10/31/21
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By William Petri, University of Virginia
The increasing prevalence of new coronavirus variants is raising questions about how well protected those who’ve already had their COVID-19 shots are …
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8/16/21
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By Lilly Cheng Immergluck, Morehouse School of Medicine With the delta variant making up over 93% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. at the end of July 2021, questions arise about how to stay protected …
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8/10/21
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From Wallet Hub
With around 45% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of June 23, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, WalletHub today …
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6/24/21
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From the Orange County Newsroom
COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS
On January 7th, a total of 1,427 Orange County residents tested positive for COVID-19 – which represents the County’s highest …
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1/10/21
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