So far, there is no evidence that BA.2.86 is more severe than other Omicron strains. However, it is important to monitor the situation closely as the subvariant continues to spread. TheHealthSite.com
Moderna said Wednesday its updated fall Covid booster, which is pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration, performed well against the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant.
Health authorities and researchers around the world are closely monitoring the BA2.86 variant to better understand its behavior, transmission dynamics, and potential impact on the course of the pandemic.
The predominant symptom associated with the BA.2.86 variant of COVID-19 is fever. Other reported symptoms encompass coughing, fatigue, headaches, body aches, loss of appetite, and breathing difficulties.
Canada has identified its first case of coronavirus infection involving the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant of Omicron. Read on to know the signs and symptoms that this variant can cause. TheHealthSite.com