This is a public service announcement for those who could care less about public health concerns and no respect for truth, much less general public health.
BA.5 is new leader in subvariants of omicron. LINK
..."What COVID-19 variant are we on?
....Currently, the dominant variant nationwide is BA.5. "The original omicron variant is gone now," says Dr. Rupp. "Currently subvariants of omicron are circulating, including BA.5, BA.4.6, BQ.1, BF.7 and BQ.1.1."....
.." Will COVID-19 variants affect the vaccine?
.....The best way to prevent new variants is to slow the spread of the
virus. The great news is that these proven public health strategies
continue to work against new variants as well.
- Get vaccinated
- Choose outdoor activities over indoor activities whenever possible
- Wash your hands often
- Avoid close contact with others
- Wear a mask in public places
- Stay home if you're sick or have symptoms of COVID-19
"We have a lot of disease out there. People should continue to
be careful," Dr. Rupp says. "Get your booster, try to avoid high-risk
settings. If you can't, then I think you should wear a mask."
