The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking a new COVID-19 lineage called BA.2.86. This lineage has been detected in the United States, Denmark, and Israel.
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BA.2.86 is a subvariant of the Omicron variant, which is already the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States. BA.2.86 has a number of mutations that are not seen in other Omicron subvariants, and these mutations could make it more transmissible or evade the immune system.
However, it is important to note that BA.2.86 is still a relatively new lineage, and there is not enough data yet to know how it will behave. The CDC is continuing to monitor the lineage and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, it is important to stay up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. These vaccines are still effective against Omicron and its subvariants, and they can help to protect you from getting sick, being hospitalized, and dying from COVID-19.
You can also take other steps to protect yourself from COVID-19, such as wearing a mask in indoor public settings, social distancing, and washing your hands frequently.
Here are some additional details about BA.2.86:
- It is thought to be more transmissible than previous Omicron subvariants.
- It has been shown to evade the immune system to some extent.
- It is not yet clear how severe BA.2.86 is.
The CDC is continuing to monitor BA.2.86 and will provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, it is important to stay up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters and to take other steps to protect yourself from the virus.
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