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COVID-19: Expect Increases In Cases Next Weeks Followed By New Fall Surge, Fauci Says COVID-19: Expect Increases In Cases Next Weeks Followed By New Fall Surge, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Expect Increases In Cases Next Weeks Followed By New Fall Surge, Fauci Says A fall COVID-19 surge is likely due to the highly transmissible "stealth Omicron" sub-variant, Dr. Anthony Fauci is now saying. "It is likely that we will see a surge in the fall," Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the chief medical advisor to the president, said in an interview with Bloomberg conducted last week. "I would think that we should expect that we are going to see some increase in cases as you get to the colder weather in the fall." The BA.2, more commonly known as “stealth Omicron," now accounts for …

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COVID-19: These Are Most Common Symptoms For New 'Stealth Omicron' Variant COVID-19: These Are Most Common Symptoms For New 'Stealth Omicron' Variant
Covid-19: These Are Most Common Symptoms For New 'Stealth Omicron' Variant With the number of COVID-19 cases linked to the subvariant of the Omicron strain on the rise, attention is turning to its symptoms. The so-called "Stealth Omicron" strain now accounts for about 35 percent of new COVID cases in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Those infected with the BA.2 subvariant have been mainly reporting symptoms common to Omicron, NBC News reported. They are: Cough Fatigue Congestion Runny nose In addition, dizziness that may come and go during the day has been reported among those infected with the BA.2 sub…

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COVID-19: New Omicron Subvariant More Severe, Immune Resistant Than Original Strain, Study Says COVID-19: New Omicron Subvariant More Severe, Immune Resistant Than Original Strain, Study Says
Covid-19: New Omicron Subvariant More Severe, Immune Resistant Than Original Strain, Study Says The new “stealth" subvariant of the Omicron COVID-19 strain is proving to cause more severe infections, and is believed to be spreading faster than its distant cousin, according to a new study conducted in Japan. The BA.2 virus not only has been spreading faster than other variants, but has proven capable of overcoming some of the weapons the US has employed against COVID-19. Original story - COVID-19: 'Stealth Omicron,' A New Version Of Variant, Identified In US The new strain, dubbed the “stealth” Omicron variant because it’s difficult to identify due to a lack of certain genetic ch…

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COVID-19: First 'Stealth Omicron' Cases Confirmed In NY COVID-19: First 'Stealth Omicron' Cases Confirmed In NY
Covid-19: First 'Stealth Omicron' Cases Confirmed In NY The newly emerging “stealth” Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has been confirmed in New York, the state Health Department announced.   According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Omicron, which is known as B.1.1.529, has three sub-variants: the original BA.1 that remains the dominant strain, the “stealth” BA.2, which is picking up steam, and the more elusive BA.3. Earlier story - COVID-19: 'Stealth Omicron,' A New Version Of Variant, Identified In US The WHO said that the variant isn't one of "concern" but is increasingly being reported throughout the country, while be…

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by Zak Failla