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Factbox - What are the new BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 coronavirus variants, and why it matters
BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are among the more than 300 sublineages of the Omicron variant circulating globally.
Sun Nov 06 2022
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BA.2 now represents nearly 86 pct of all sequenced cases, according to the World Health Organisation.
Tue Mar 29 2022
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New York officials downplay concern over new coronavirus variant
California cardiologist Eric Topol echoed Varma's concerns about unnecessarily spreading fear, calling the New York variant a "scariant."
Fri Feb 26 2021