Tag: subvariants

BQ, XBB omicron subvariants pose serious threat to boosters

BQ, XBB omicron subvariants pose serious threat to boosters

Evusheld injection, a new COVID treatment that people can take before becoming symptomatic, in Chicago on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.Chris Sweda | Tribune N [...]
New Covid Booster Strengthens Immune Response Against Subvariants, Moderna Says

New Covid Booster Strengthens Immune Response Against Subvariants, Moderna Says

A study suggested that the updated booster shot produced higher levels of neutralizing antibodies against BA.4 and BA.5 than the first booster, the co [...]
Omicron subvariants resistant to key antibody treatments are increasing

Omicron subvariants resistant to key antibody treatments are increasing

Two omicron subvariants that are resistant to key antibody treatments are on the rise in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Cont [...]
U.S. is tracking omicron subvariants but booster should protect

U.S. is tracking omicron subvariants but booster should protect

The U.S. is tracking several coronavirus omicron subvariants that more easily evade immunity, but the new booster shots should protect against them, a [...]
F.D.A. Authorizes Updated Covid Booster Shots, Targeting Omicron Subvariants

F.D.A. Authorizes Updated Covid Booster Shots, Targeting Omicron Subvariants

The agency cleared booster doses targeting Omicron subvariants, hoping to curtail a fall or winter surge. www.nytimes.com [...]
The F.D.A. recommends Covid boosters be retooled to incorporate the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

The F.D.A. recommends Covid boosters be retooled to incorporate the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said it had advised coronavirus vaccine manufacturers to update their booster formulations t [...]
WHO tracks omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants as they spread through Africa and Europe

WHO tracks omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants as they spread through Africa and Europe

Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are circulating at low levels in several countries within Southern Africa and Europe, according to the World Health [...]
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