Omicron XE Variant warning. It is indeed the latest variant of COVID-19 that got identified. In fact, World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the public. They said that it is more contagious than any of the COVID-19 variants.
WHO also added in its latest report. They said that the variant actually was a combination of hybrid mutations. The combinations are between two previous versions of Omicron. Both of them would be namely BA.1 and also BA.2.
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5 Things To Know About Omicron XE Variant
According to the Becker’s Hospital Review website, these are some things to know about it
- WHO stated that this variant is in fact 10% more contagious than BA.2. Still need more research about it.
- The variant is actually a recombinant variant.
- First identified in the United Kingdom.
- Chinese health authorities have also identified some findings. The two new Omicron subvariants.
- For now, the Omicron XE variant has the same as the already existing Omicron variant designation.
Sources: Becker’s Hospital Review, Independent, WHO
