As I mentioned before, I'm sort of an armchair COVID surveillor. I now have a whole FILE with a whole ongoing LIST of newer SARS2 variants which could be potential new wave starters.
BA.5.2.6
BA.5.2.7
BF.15
BE.4.1 + its potential offspring
These are all *faster* spreading (due to immune escape) than SARS1 now👀:
BQ.1.1.10
XBB
XBB.1
CH.1.1
BA.4.6.3
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@KallieMarie Unfortunately most of the Western world is running on "You do you" so protecting yourself (which in turn helps the vulnerable) by just being aware is half the battle! 😷
@artisanrox Yeah I know.. :( I have two autoimmune diseases, and am self employed. I just cant afford risks. People don't process that not everyone has what they have.
@artisanrox That's so worrying. I am still masking and up on my vaccines. I got a high grade air filter for home use when I have to have clients over. I don't know what else I can do except get on with things.
It is encouraging to see that on most street corners here there are still rapid testing booths.