81K views · 823 reactions | A subvariant of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus — called BA.2 — is surging in certain countries. Respirologist Dr. Samir Gupta says more data is needed to determine if it is more transmissible or more able to evade immunity than previous variants. | CBC News | Facebook

34K views · 334 reactions | A more infectious sub-variant of Omicron has everyone talking but so far investigations into the spinoff known as BA.2 show it’s no more severe than the OG Omicron strain.  https://bit.ly/OmicronBA2_1News_280122 Officials will be keeping an eye on it, and any other variants that pop up, to keep track of how the Coivd-19 virus is mutating. | 1News | Facebook