A new Omicron variant is taking over the US just in time for the new year, data shows.
A new Omicron variant is rapidly spreading in the US just in time to ring in 2023, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
the data showsThe mutation has gained considerable traction over the past week, the CDC noted — jumping from just 21% seven days ago.XBB.1.5, a relative of the XBB strain, has mainly been reported in the northeastern section of the US, the health agency said.The strengthening variant could pose a problem
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