In just one month, from the last week of November 2022 to the last week of December 2022, the subvariant rose from less than 1% of total estimated COVID-19 infections nationwide to 40%, according to the CDC.
TUCSON, Ariz. — The World Health Organization sounds the alarm as a new omicron subvariant is the most transmissible one we have seen. Medical experts say everyone is at risk for infection, even those who have so far avoided catching COVID-19.
"To date per the CDC, it accounts for 40% of the confirmed cases so we do know it's the most prevalent virus subvariant out there currently. Keep safe, talk to your primary care doctor and most importantly, if you feel sick, stay at home," said Dr. Lola Oluyitan-Okeze at P3 Medical Center. Dr. Oluyitan-Okeze also wants to remind people that proper hygiene like washing your hands, cleaning surfaces, wearing a mask and social distancing is recommended, especially for those over the age of 65.
Dr. Oluyitan-Okeze also explains that viruses mutate, this subvariant is no surprise to medical health professionals but it may be a surprise for those catching it, thinking they are in the clear.——- Brooke Chau is a reporter for KGUN 9. She was a part of Fresno State's newscast, Fresno State Focus and interned at KFSN-ABC30 in Fresno, CA before coming to KGUN 9. Share your story ideas and important issues with Brooke by emailing [email protected] or by connecting on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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