Kraken Variant

• COVID boosters effective against XBB variants: U.S. CDC study

  The new CDC study found that the updated vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer worked similarly against BA.5-related infections and XBB/XBB.1.5-related infections.

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  Jan 25, 2023
  
• At least 12 cases of XBB 1.5 COVID-19 subvariant now confirmed in B.C.

  "There are obviously more cases than that, these are the tested cases, that have gone through whole genome sequencing," Adrian Dix said. 

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  Jan 4, 2023
  
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• B.C. health officials monitoring COVID subvariant ‘Kraken’ spreading in U.S., Asia

  Dr. Brian Conway said everyone should make sure all vaccinations are up to date, including the latest bivalent vaccine. In addition, people should stay home when they are sick.

  Health

  Jan 2, 2023