XBB COVID variant now dominant in the Northeast, according to CDC data

 Omicron subvariant XBB is now dominant in parts of the Northeast, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed, despite warnings from health officials and the White House over a COVID-19 surge coming this winter, the CDC has confirmed a new variant, XBB, now dominates the Northeast

XBB is known as a recombinant of the BA.2.10.1 and has 75 Omicron subvariants.

• There have been no severe infections as a result of XBB cases, but early evidence suggested it poses a higher infection risk when compared with other variants of the same name.
• XBB's role in rising hospitalizations has not been confirmed.

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• Bivalent booster vaccines for Omicron are effective against XBB
• Serologic data show an overall neutralization benefit with bivalent booster immunizations
• These responses are consistent with recent observations of broadened neutralizing activity against omicron subvariants

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/xbb-covid-variant-now-dominant-in-the-northeast-according-to-cdc-data/ar-AA15LQrB