What is the XBB.1.5 subvariant and how does it behave?
The Omicron subvariant, XBB.1.5, is causing concern among scientists after its rapid spread in the United States in December.Organization
She said the WHO was unable to currently attribute the increase in hospitalizations in the northeastern United States to the variant, given that many other respiratory viruses were also in circulation. XBB.1.5 is likely to spread globally, but it remains unclear if it will cause its own wave of infections around the. Current vaccines continue to protect against severe symptoms, hospitalisation and death, the experts say.
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