By mid-September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the Omicron subvariant KP.3.1.1 accounted for most COVID-19 cases. KP.3.1.1 is a member of a group of variants nicknamed ...

As COVID-19 continues to evolve, a new variant has emerged, catching the attention of scientists and health officials alike.

is a subvariant of the omicron variant of COVID-19. It appears to be correlated with increased cases of conjunctivitis, the inflammation of the outer membrane of the eye better known as pink eye.

Health officials warn that the new COVID variant XEC, rapidly spreading in Europe, could become the predominant strain in the ...

Experts are keeping a close eye on the spread of a new Coronavirus variant that is spreading in the US, Europe, and has also ...

2 variant – a member of the omicron family that rose to prominence over the summer. The Novavax vaccine, which is based on an older technology, targets an earlier strain of the virus called JN.1 ...

What are the new XEC COVID variant symptoms, and when will it hit the U.S.? Doctors explain what to watch for, and the best ...

This phase transition occurred in new strains of the omicron variant which emerged in 2023, which featured just 5 additional mutations from the original omicron variant. The duo's study suggests ...

"Both escape mutations and increased infectivity were observed in the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2," says Galardini. "Epistatic interaction can enable pathogens to acquire favorable properties ...

SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 Is Less Resistant to Vaccine, but May Be a Problem in the Lung Jan. 8, 2024 — New research shows that the recently emerged BA.2.86 omicron subvariant of the virus that causes ...

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It’s not a new strain requiring another Greek letter designation, and it hasn't been shown to cause more severe disease compared to other Omicron subvariants. However, with colder months ...