Subvariants

FLiRT COVID-19 Subvariants Spark Concern as Cases Rise – What You Need to Know

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Boston, Massachusetts – With a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United Kingdom, health officials in the U.S. are closely monitoring the emergence of the so-called “FLiRT” COVID-19 subvariants. Dr. John Brownstein, an epidemiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, emphasized the need for increased vigilance as cases surge, attributing the spike to heightened travel and social gatherings common during the summer months. The FLiRT variant, which includes subtypes KP.2 and JN.1, belongs to the Omicron subvariant …

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COVID FLiRT Subvariants Surge in Los Angeles County, Experts Warn of Summer Wave

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Los Angeles County is currently experiencing a rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations, attributed to the emergence of a new subvariant of the coronavirus gaining traction across the state. Data shows that the average number of new cases per day in L.A. County has increased to 121 from the previous week’s 106. However, it is important to note that reported cases may not fully capture the extent of infections due to limitations in testing. This …

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COVID: California Sees Spike in COVID Cases with New Subvariants Emerging – Experts Sound Alarm for Summer Season ahead

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Los Angeles, California – The rising COVID numbers in California, fueled in part by new subvariants, indicate an earlier onset of the summer season. The state saw an increase in the percentage of positive COVID tests, rising to 5.3% for the week ending June 3, up from 2.2% the previous month. While the current numbers are still relatively low compared to last summer’s peak positive test rate of 13.1%, the upward trend has drawn the …

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