Omicron variant BA.5 is gaining ground fast in Ontario. Here’s why experts are watching it closely - Toronto Star
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6/27/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
The variant about to become dominant is much better at getting around immunity, whether that immunity is from a vaccine, prior infection or both.
A new branch of COVID-19’s Omicron variant, BA.5, is poised to become dominant in Ontario, and experts are watching closely, as it’s much better at getting around immunity, whether that immunity is f… [+5951 chars]
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