Monterey County, highest rate of COVID-19 due to new subvariant - KSBW Monterey

Half of COVID-19 cases in Monterey County are attributed to the omicron Ba.5 subvariant. Health experts warn that the new strain is the most contagious variant yet. Vaccination and previous infection does not effectively prevent catching Ba.5, but it does pre…

SALINAS, Calif. —As reported COVID-19 cases surge across California, yet again, Monterey health experts warn that the new omicron subvariants are 'extremely contagious.' According to the Center for … [+1390 chars]

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