Even as shooting cases of 'Stealth Omicron' (BA.2)바카라 웹사이트in China send바카라 웹사이트waves of concern for a fourth Covid-19 wave in바카라 웹사이트neighbouring countries like India, newer Covid variants and sub-variants are being reported from Israel. The new바카라 웹사이트strain is a subvariant of Omicron, which was first detected in South Africa last year before cropping up in several parts of the world including India where it drove the third wave.바카라 웹사이트
Now, amid warnings of newer and more potent variants that could lead to a possible fourth wave, scientists have found a new sub-variant of Omicron in Israel.바카라 웹사이트
What is the new Omicron바카라 웹사이트sub-variant?바카라 웹사이트
According to reports, the sub-variant is a combination of BA.1 and BA2. sub-variants of Omicron. While the variant has not been named yet, the phenomenon of two variants or sub-variants바카라 웹사이트mixing was noted previously when Delta and Omicron combined to create another sub-variant. Cases of바카라 웹사이트 Florona, which is a combination of Covid-19 and influenza viruses, was also reported for the first time in Israel.
Where has it been found?
Israel is so far the only country to have reported the new sub-variant. On바카라 웹사이트Tuesday, the Israeli government confirmed at least two cases of people infected by the new sub-variant. According to reports on Israeli broadcaster Kan, there has been no community spread of the virus so far. The two persons infected by it have both been traced to the Ben Gurion Airport, as per the Israeli government officials.바카라 웹사이트
As per a report in The Times of Isreal, immunologist Cyril Cohen said that the variant has likely travelled from Europe as Tel Avid is a thoroughfare for European travellers.바카라 웹사이트
Is the Israeli바카라 웹사이트sub-variant바카라 웹사이트'Stealth바카라 웹사이트Omicron'?바카라 웹사이트
No, the variant found in Israel is not 'Stealth' Omicron. The latter is the name used to refer to BA.2 while the new sub-variant is a combination of both BA.1 and BA2.
What are the symptoms of the new sub-variant?
While not enough cases have yet been reported, Israeli authorities said that the two persons suffered mild symptoms that did not require any special medical reaction. However, symptoms like muscle dystrophy, headaches and fevers have been reported by both.
