Meet The New Omicron Subvariant With Super-Spreading Capabilities: BA.2.12.1

Meet The New Omicron Subvariant With Super-Spreading Capabilities: BA.2.12.1

Because of BA.2.12.1’s high spreading capabilities, experts state that the chances for breakthrough infections and cases of reinfection are high (via Vox). “The thing with omicron, though, and all the [subvariants] therein, is now a lot of the growth advantage is driven by reinfections,” explains infectious disease fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Aaron Richterman, to Vox. BA.2.12.1 also shows the ability to evade some of the body’s immunity previously established from prior subvariants, further contributing to an increased likelihood for reinfection.

As experts continue to examine the nature of BA.2.12.1, there is no current evidence to suggest that it causes more severe cases of infection (per U.S. News & World Report). As reported by NBC Chicago, research has shown symptoms of fatigue and runny nose to be somewhat higher in those with BA.2.12.1 infections. While some experts suggest that reinfection cases are likely to be mild in otherwise healthy adults, the elderly, as well as those with compromised immunity, are still at risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms and complications (via Vox).

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