Nearly three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus continues to evolve as there’s a new omicron subvariant called XBB.1.5 sweeping the nation.
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The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows it now makes up 74.7% of new COVID-19 infections. Scientists said it has some concerning mutations that suggest it’s even more contagious than other strains. That’s something experts believe will likely continue as we move forward.
She’s not surprised to see XBB.1.5 take over. With little mitigation efforts, there’s not much to stop the rapid spread.
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