Data suggests possibility of new infection wave, though vaccination boosts protection.
The Department of Health said yesterday that it is not ruling out the possibility of “undetected” cases of the highly contagious Omicron sub-variant BA.2.12.1 in the country.
Following the emergence of new, more infectious Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 in countries that closely mirror the Philippines’ pandemic experience, medical and data experts are set to meet tomorrow to discuss what can be done to head off a new version of the highly contagious Omicron variant, described as more infectious than the “stealth Omicron” subvariant BA.2.
The global pandemic drags on as contagious strains like BA.2 and BA.2.12.1 take hold.
The Omicron strain of the coronavirus keeps generating new subvariants. Here's a look at how they stack up.
The head of the World Health Organization says China’s extreme approach to containing the coronavirus is unsustainable because of the highly infectious nature of the omicron variant
Health experts in South Africa say the country is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants
Health experts in South Africa say the country is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants
South Africa is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants, according to health experts.
The new strains known as BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5 have been detected Down Under, and have caused a surge in cases in South Africa and the US.
Studying the coronavirus variants that have faded away could help us prepare for what comes next, scientists say.
BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5 found as authorities warn winter is likely to bring a spike in coronavirus casesCovid-19 Australia cases and data trackerGet our free news app; try our weekend edition app; get our morning email briefingThree new Omicron subvariants have reached Australia and health authorities say people who contract the virus should wait three months before getting their next Covid-19 vaccination.