"New ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 worsening
California coronavirus wave"
"BY LUKE MONEY, RONG-GONG LIN II
JULY 2, 2022 UPDATED 1:08 PM PT
The growing dominance of two new ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants
is prolonging a wave of coronavirus cases in California and sparking
growing concerns from health officials that coming weeks could see significant spread and increased hospitalizations.
BA.4 and BA.5 are now believed to be responsible for most new
infections nationwide. The strains are of particular concern because
they are not only especially contagious but also capable of
reinfecting those who have survived earlier Omicron infection.
When it comes to BA.4 and BA.5, their “superpower is reinfection,â€
said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious-disease expert.
Additionally, “there’s strong evidence they can spread even faster
than other subvariants,†said Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
“There also have been some concerning findings in laboratory
studies, which found that BA.4 and BA.5 were better able to infect
lung cells than the earlier BA.2 subvariant of Omicron,†she said.
BA.4 and BA.5 are likely to affect countries and regions differently, depending on the overall level of immunity and the number of older and medically vulnerable people. But “all of the information to date points to the need for us to prepare for the likelihood of significant transmission in the upcoming weeks,†Ferrer said.
“Because of the uncertainty of how exactly these new subvariants
will affect us in L.A. County, it does remain important to use all of
the measures that work to reduce COVID-19 risk,†such as
vaccinations, masks, moving activities outdoors, increasing
ventilation when indoors, testing and staying at home when sick, she
said.
Though coronavirus reinfections have been possible throughout the
pandemic, the risk has heightened of late.
“BA.4 and BA.5 are of special concern because of their apparent ability to cause reinfections in people who were already infected with
other Omicron subvariants,†Ferrer said."
[snip]
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-02/covid-persistent-threat-in-california-thanks-to-ba-4-ba-5?utm_source=reddit.com
Technobarbarian wrote:
"New ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 worsening
California coronavirus wave"
"BY LUKE MONEY, RONG-GONG LIN II
JULY 2, 2022 UPDATED 1:08 PM PT
The growing dominance of two new ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants
is prolonging a wave of coronavirus cases in California and sparking
growing concerns from health officials that coming weeks could see
significant spread and increased hospitalizations.
BA.4 and BA.5 are now believed to be responsible for most new
infections nationwide. The strains are of particular concern because
they are not only especially contagious but also capable of
reinfecting those who have survived earlier Omicron infection.
When it comes to BA.4 and BA.5, their “superpower is reinfection,â€
said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious-disease expert.
Additionally, “there’s strong evidence they can spread even faster
than other subvariants,†said Los Angeles County Public Health
Director Barbara Ferrer.
“There also have been some concerning findings in laboratory
studies, which found that BA.4 and BA.5 were better able to infect
lung cells than the earlier BA.2 subvariant of Omicron,†she said.
BA.4 and BA.5 are likely to affect countries and regions differently,
depending on the overall level of immunity and the number of older and
medically vulnerable people. But “all of the information to date
points to the need for us to prepare for the likelihood of significant
transmission in the upcoming weeks,†Ferrer said.
“Because of the uncertainty of how exactly these new subvariants
will affect us in L.A. County, it does remain important to use all of
the measures that work to reduce COVID-19 risk,†such as
vaccinations, masks, moving activities outdoors, increasing
ventilation when indoors, testing and staying at home when sick, she
said.
Though coronavirus reinfections have been possible throughout the
pandemic, the risk has heightened of late.
“BA.4 and BA.5 are of special concern because of their apparent
ability to cause reinfections in people who were already infected with
other Omicron subvariants,†Ferrer said."
[snip]
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-02/covid-persistent-threat-in-california-thanks-to-ba-4-ba-5?utm_source=reddit.com
"ultra-contagious". Well, at least that's not as bad as
hyper-contagious. At the end of the day going forward, I hope it's not
also ultra-airborneish. If it is, I'll probably have to wear something
like this to Walmart in order to follow the science: https://www.amazon.com/MIRA-SAFETY-Certified-Respirator-Professional/dp/B08DFPNG7P/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=nbc+gas+mask&qid=1656815281&sr=8-9
Hey Don. Write us a song. Something along the lines of, "The Times They
Are A-Changin' And Everything's On The Table At The End Of The Day Going Forward".
Technobarbarian wrote:
"New ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 worsening
California coronavirus wave"
"BY LUKE MONEY, RONG-GONG LIN II
JULY 2, 2022 UPDATED 1:08 PM PT
The growing dominance of two new ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants
is prolonging a wave of coronavirus cases in California and sparking
growing concerns from health officials that coming weeks could see
significant spread and increased hospitalizations.
BA.4 and BA.5 are now believed to be responsible for most new
infections nationwide. The strains are of particular concern because
they are not only especially contagious but also capable of
reinfecting those who have survived earlier Omicron infection.
When it comes to BA.4 and BA.5, their “superpower is reinfection,â€
said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious-disease expert.
Additionally, “there’s strong evidence they can spread even faster
than other subvariants,†said Los Angeles County Public Health
Director Barbara Ferrer.
“There also have been some concerning findings in laboratory
studies, which found that BA.4 and BA.5 were better able to infect
lung cells than the earlier BA.2 subvariant of Omicron,†she said.
BA.4 and BA.5 are likely to affect countries and regions differently,
depending on the overall level of immunity and the number of older and
medically vulnerable people. But “all of the information to date
points to the need for us to prepare for the likelihood of significant
transmission in the upcoming weeks,†Ferrer said.
“Because of the uncertainty of how exactly these new subvariants
will affect us in L.A. County, it does remain important to use all of
the measures that work to reduce COVID-19 risk,†such as
vaccinations, masks, moving activities outdoors, increasing
ventilation when indoors, testing and staying at home when sick, she
said.
Though coronavirus reinfections have been possible throughout the
pandemic, the risk has heightened of late.
“BA.4 and BA.5 are of special concern because of their apparent
ability to cause reinfections in people who were already infected with
other Omicron subvariants,†Ferrer said."
[snip]
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-02/covid-persistent-threat-in-california-thanks-to-ba-4-ba-5?utm_source=reddit.com
"ultra-contagious". Well, at least that's not as bad as
hyper-contagious. At the end of the day going forward, I hope it's not
also ultra-airborneish. If it is, I'll probably have to wear something
like this to Walmart in order to follow the science: https://www.amazon.com/MIRA-SAFETY-Certified-Respirator-Professional/dp/B08DFPNG7P/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=nbc+gas+mask&qid=1656815281&sr=8-9
Hey Don. Write us a song. Something along the lines of, "The Times They
Are A-Changin' And Everything's On The Table At The End Of The Day Going Forward".
On 7/2/2022 7:51 PM, bfh wrote:
Technobarbarian wrote:
"New ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 worsening
California coronavirus wave"
"BY LUKE MONEY, RONG-GONG LIN II
JULY 2, 2022 UPDATED 1:08 PM PT
The growing dominance of two new ultra-contagious Omicron
subvariants is prolonging a wave of coronavirus cases in California
and sparking growing concerns from health officials that coming
weeks could see significant spread and increased hospitalizations.
BA.4 and BA.5 are now believed to be responsible for most new
infections nationwide. The strains are of particular concern
because they are not only especially contagious but also capable of
reinfecting those who have survived earlier Omicron infection.
When it comes to BA.4 and BA.5, their “superpower is
reinfection,†said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco >>> infectious-disease expert.
Additionally, “there’s strong evidence they can spread
even faster than other subvariants,†said Los Angeles County >>> Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
“There also have been some concerning findings in laboratory
studies, which found that BA.4 and BA.5 were better able to infect
lung cells than the earlier BA.2 subvariant of Omicron,†she >>> said.
BA.4 and BA.5 are likely to affect countries and regions
differently, depending on the overall level of immunity and the
number of older and medically vulnerable people. But “all of
the information to date points to the need for us to prepare for
the likelihood of significant transmission in the upcoming
weeks,†Ferrer said.
“Because of the uncertainty of how exactly these new
subvariants will affect us in L.A. County, it does remain important
to use all of the measures that work to reduce COVID-19
risk,†such as vaccinations, masks, moving activities
outdoors, increasing ventilation when indoors, testing and staying
at home when sick, she said.
Though coronavirus reinfections have been possible throughout the
pandemic, the risk has heightened of late.
“BA.4 and BA.5 are of special concern because of their
apparent ability to cause reinfections in people who were already
infected with other Omicron subvariants,†Ferrer said."
[snip]
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-02/covid-persistent-threat-in-california-thanks-to-ba-4-ba-5?utm_source=reddit.com
"ultra-contagious". Well, at least that's not as bad as
hyper-contagious. At the end of the day going forward, I hope it's
not also ultra-airborneish. If it is, I'll probably have to wear
something like this to Walmart in order to follow the science:
https://www.amazon.com/MIRA-SAFETY-Certified-Respirator-Professional/dp/B08DFPNG7P/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=nbc+gas+mask&qid=1656815281&sr=8-9
Hey Don. Write us a song. Something along the lines of, "The Times
They Are A-Changin' And Everything's On The Table At The End Of The
Day Going Forward".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfC6SC14KUw
Stayin' Alive: A COVID-19 Vaccine Parody
Technobarbarian wrote:
On 7/2/2022 7:51 PM, bfh wrote:
Technobarbarian wrote:
"New ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 worsening
California coronavirus wave"
"BY LUKE MONEY, RONG-GONG LIN II
JULY 2, 2022 UPDATED 1:08 PM PT
The growing dominance of two new ultra-contagious Omicron
subvariants is prolonging a wave of coronavirus cases in California
and sparking growing concerns from health officials that coming
weeks could see significant spread and increased hospitalizations.
BA.4 and BA.5 are now believed to be responsible for most new
infections nationwide. The strains are of particular concern because
they are not only especially contagious but also capable of
reinfecting those who have survived earlier Omicron infection.
When it comes to BA.4 and BA.5, their “superpower is
reinfection,†said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco >>>> infectious-disease expert.
Additionally, “there’s strong evidence they can spread
even faster than other subvariants,†said Los Angeles County >>>> Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
“There also have been some concerning findings in laboratory
studies, which found that BA.4 and BA.5 were better able to infect
lung cells than the earlier BA.2 subvariant of Omicron,†she >>>> said.
BA.4 and BA.5 are likely to affect countries and regions
differently, depending on the overall level of immunity and the
number of older and medically vulnerable people. But “all of
the information to date points to the need for us to prepare for the
likelihood of significant transmission in the upcoming weeks,â€Â
Ferrer said.
“Because of the uncertainty of how exactly these new
subvariants will affect us in L.A. County, it does remain important
to use all of the measures that work to reduce COVID-19 risk,â€Â
such as vaccinations, masks, moving activities outdoors, increasing
ventilation when indoors, testing and staying at home when sick, she
said.
Though coronavirus reinfections have been possible throughout the
pandemic, the risk has heightened of late.
“BA.4 and BA.5 are of special concern because of their
apparent ability to cause reinfections in people who were already
infected with other Omicron subvariants,†Ferrer said."
[snip]
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-02/covid-persistent-threat-in-california-thanks-to-ba-4-ba-5?utm_source=reddit.com
"ultra-contagious". Well, at least that's not as bad as
hyper-contagious. At the end of the day going forward, I hope it's
not also ultra-airborneish. If it is, I'll probably have to wear
something like this to Walmart in order to follow the science:
https://www.amazon.com/MIRA-SAFETY-Certified-Respirator-Professional/dp/B08DFPNG7P/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=nbc+gas+mask&qid=1656815281&sr=8-9
Hey Don. Write us a song. Something along the lines of, "The Times
They Are A-Changin' And Everything's On The Table At The End Of The
Day Going Forward".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfC6SC14KUw
Stayin' Alive: A COVID-19 Vaccine Parody
I dunno, dude - that smells a lot like something out of an infomercial
for following the science.
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