The omicron variant is behind much of the recent spread.įor the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter. What is the Delta Plus variant The Delta Plus variant contains a new mutation in the spike protein the virus uses to enter human cells. Where do things stand? See the latest coronavirus numbers in the U.S. We’ve also created a guide to help you decide when to keep wearing face coverings. Guidance: CDC guidelines have been confusing - if you get covid, here’s how to tell when you’re no longer contagious. Here’s how vaccine efficacy could be affected by your prior infections and booster history. An initial vaccine series for children under 5 became available this summer.
The FDA has cleared updated coronavirus booster shots for children as young as 5. You’re eligible if it has been at least two months since your initial vaccine or your last booster. Vaccines: The CDC recommends that everyone age 12 and older get an updated coronavirus booster shot designed to target both the original virus and the omicron variant. Delta (B.1.617.2) The Delta plus variant was first found in India in April, 2021 The variant has also been found in nine other countries: USA, UK, Portugal. Here’s what to know about it, and why vaccines may only offer limited protection. Variants: BA.5 is the most recent omicron subvariant, and it’s quickly become the dominant strain in the U.S. A new study on long covid suggests many people don’t fully recover even months after infection.
The latest: The CDC has loosened many of its recommendations for battling the coronavirus, a strategic shift that puts more of the onus on individuals to limit viral spread.
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