San Antonio could see a spike in COVID-19 cases due to BA.2, but cases aren't rising as fast as they did during the omicron surge.
, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
That’s up from less than 8% at the beginning of March, according to the lab’s COVID-19 genome sequencingThe lab, within UT Health’s Department of Pathology, is the only one in the county where pathologists perform genome sequencing to determine variants of the coronavirus. “We know it’s here and we know it’s spreading,” said Alsip. However, he pointed out, “Our susceptibility to the virus has probably changed.” Variants’ symptoms present differently as they evolve. BA.2’s symptoms are mild, similar to a cold, he said. Some may experience sore throat or congestion. Other times, there may be a low grade fever or more severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath.
“The good news is we have these rapid tests that you can take at home,” said Alsip. “More people can check and make sure they don’t have COVID, so that they’re responsible for addressing their infection.”
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