Moderna said its shot generated an 8.7-fold increase in neutralizing antibodies in humans against BA.2.86, which is being tracked by the WHO and the U.S. CDC
The BA.2.86 COVID subvariant is causing concern due to its numerous mutations. It has appeared in multiple countries, with limited spread for now. Notable symptoms include high fever, cough, cold-like symptoms, and loss of taste/smell. Unlike existing variants in India, BA.2.86 s novel mutations could challenge existing immunity. Vigilance is urged, despite current low case numbers.
what s experts saying? reporter: covid cases are slightly on the rise though not at a troubling rate but authorities warn of the new variant ba.286. so far it s only been reported in a dozen cases worldwide. a handful of those infections, though, have been here in the u.s. ba.286 is a subvariant of omicron that is more capable of causing infection even if you previously had covid or have been vaccinated. while that s troubling it doesn t appear the new variant makes people sicker than before. this comes as we get an updated booster rolling out next month. even if they re able to evade that, you ll still be better protected from severe illness. miguel almaguer with important information, thank you. we turn to the shocking alleged crime caught on camera in florida. a tampa man accused of injecting a liquid opioid under the door of a family who lives upstairs. the family saying the chemicals sickened their infant daughter. they believe he did it over noise complaints. he has pleaded