Omicron Subvariant
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Manitoba better prepared for fall COVID-19 resurgence, microbiologist saysDr. Philippe Lagace-Wiens says cases of the new EG.5 subvariant of the virus are beginning to show up in the province, but most Manitobans have some degree of immunity.HealthAug 17, 2023
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Most Canadians have hybrid COVID-19 immunity. Could it prevent a fall wave?By March 2023, more than 75 per cent of the population had immunity because of a COVID-19 infection, according to a new CMAJ study.CanadaAug 15, 2023
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Masks recommended on long flights amid new COVID variant spread: WHOPassengers should be advised to wear masks in high-risk settings such as long-haul flights, said the WHO's senior emergency officer for Europe.WorldJan 10, 2023
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Hospitalizations up as BA.5 becomes dominant variant in AlbertaThe highly contagious and immune-evading BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants became dominant in Alberta in mid-June, according to new data from the University of Calgary.HealthJul 27, 2022
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Summer COVID-19 transmission ticking up in AlbertaWastewater COVID-19 levels in cities across the province are showing increased levels in the last two weeks.HealthJul 13, 2022
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New COVID-19 Omicron mutation sparks concern in India and beyondThe new Omicron mutation has also been detected in about 10 other countries, including Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom and Canada.WorldJul 11, 2022
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Infected with BA.1 Omicron variant? It won’t protect against newer subvariants: studyPeople infected with the earliest version of the Omicron variant, first identified in South Africa in November, may be vulnerable to reinfection with later versions of Omicron.HealthJun 19, 2022
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BA.4, BA.5 in Canada: What we know about the 2 new Omicron subvariantsBA.4 and BA.5 can dodge antibodies from earlier infection well enough to trigger a new wave, according to South African scientists.HealthMay 7, 2022
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COVID-19 sixth wave renews labour shortage concerns in restaurants and retailBusinesses across Canada are struggling to cope with an apparent sixth wave of COVID-19, as staffing shortages hamper sectors from health care to hospitality and retail.CanadaApr 8, 2022
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Omicron subvariant reinfections possible but rare, Danish study showsA new study found that people infected with BA.1 sublineage can get infected with BA.2 shortly afterwards, but it is a rare occurrence.HealthFeb 22, 2022
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