New COVID variant BA.2.86 spotted in 10 states, though highly mutated strain remains rare

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The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.

New COVID variant BA.2.86 spotted in 10 states, though highly mutated strain remains rare - CBS News

Coronavirus is re-emerging in parts of Europe and the US with new variants. One such strain of COVID-19 is causing concerns among UK scientists due to its high number of mutations in the four cases confirmed in the country. The variant, named ‘Pirola’, was already detected in a number of countries before arriving in the UK. Experts are worried that it could have the ability to evade immunity from vaccinations or previous infections.Coronavirus is re-emerging in parts of Europe and the US with new variants. One such strain of COVID-19 is causing concerns among UK scientists due to its high number of mutations in the four cases confirmed in the country. The variant, named ‘Pirola’, was already detected in a number of countries before arriving in the UK. Experts are worried that it could have the ability to evade immunity from vaccinations or previous infections.

What is known about Pirola, new BA.2.86 coronavirus variant hitting Britain? - World News

Researchers still don’t know how well BA.2.86 will evade immunity or whether it will cause more severe disease than its predecessors.Researchers still don’t know how well BA.2.86 will evade immunity or whether it will cause more severe disease than its predecessors.

Why public health experts are concerned about BA.2.86, the latest COVID-19 variant | PBS NewsHour

Two new COVID variants—known as Pirola and Eris—are being monitored by health authorities. COVID tests that are currently available should still detect these new variants, due to the test's original design that factored in mutations to the virus.Two new COVID variants—known as Pirola and Eris—are being monitored by health authorities. COVID tests that are currently available should still detect these new variants, due to the test's original design that factored in mutations to the virus.

Do COVID Tests Still Work for New Variants?

The highly mutated Omicron subvariant has been detected in four US states The highly mutated Omicron subvariant has been detected in four US states

New ‘Pirola’ Covid variant is rapidly spreading, leaving doctors across Canada worried | The Independent

Although the World Health Organization (WHO) in May declared that the Covid pandemic is no longer a public health emergency, newer variants continue to emerge and drive infections. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) in May declared that the Covid pandemic is no longer a public health emergency, newer variants continue to emerge and drive infections.

Covid's saga of new variants tells us that it's not going to go away

Although the World Health Organization (WHO) in May declared that the Covid pandemic is no longer a public health emergency, newer variants continue to emerge and drive infections.

Covid's saga of new variants tells us that it's not going to go away

The latest heavily mutated SARS CoV-2 variant has now been detected in 11 countries. Should we be worried?

Everything you need to know about the new BA.2.86 “Pirola” variant | Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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💥 Some Good News! BA.2.86 is looking less scary than we thought. — Those Nerdy Girls

Preliminary data from three separate research teams suggest the latest anxiety-inducing COVID variant isn’t quite the threat many had feared.

LISA JARVIS: New COVID variant shows value of booster shots | Opinion | indianagazette.com

The highly mutated COVID-19 variant has recently been detected in countries like Denmark, the UK and the US. It has been labeled a "variant under monitoring" by the WHO.The highly mutated COVID-19 variant has recently been detected in countries like Denmark, the UK and the US. It has been labeled a "variant under monitoring" by the WHO.

COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 found in Germany – DW – 09/13/2023

"I think it's a reminder the pandemic is not over." "I think it's a reminder the pandemic is not over."

Health expert Michael Baker warns new COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 could already be in New Zealand | Newshub

As summer comes to an end, signs in the US are pointing to a rise in Covid-19 activity as a new strain called Pirola dubbed the most striking since Omicron sweeps the US and enters the UK

New Pirola Covid variant sweeps US as number of mutations alarms scientists - Mirror Online

A new variant of the coronavirus is spreading, both in the U.S. and worldwide. So, how do people protect themselves against it?A new variant of the coronavirus is spreading, both in the U.S. and worldwide. So, how do people protect themselves against it?

New COVID-19 vaccine recommended as new variant causes concern | WKRC

New COVID-19 vaccine recommended as new variant causes concern

Concern is rising about the COVID-19 variants BA.2.86 and EG.5 as the United States is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Q&A: BA.2.86 and EG.5—how will the new COVID-19 boosters work with new variants?

Israel was the first to report on the new and mutation-rich variant of the coronavirus, BA.2.86, dubbed 'Pirola'. According to estimates, Pirola is responsible for the recent surge in cases in the United States as wellIsrael was the first to report on the new and mutation-rich variant of the coronavirus, BA.2.86, dubbed 'Pirola'. According to estimates, Pirola is responsible for the recent surge in cases in the United States as well

Virusa Non Grata: Pirola, new COVID variant, making waves in Israel

Eris, along with a handful of other variants that are under close scrutiny at this time, is a descendant of the XBB strain of the coronavirus. That strain is the target of the newest generation of coronavirus booster shots.

Ask the Doctors | New booster on horizon for COVID-19 – Times-Standard

The Pirola Covid variant has an alarming number of mutations, but it doesn’t seem to be taking hold or causing severe illness.

Yes, There’s a New Covid Variant. No, You Shouldn’t Panic | WIRED

Amidst a news cycle that now routinely features wildfires, former president indictments, and extreme weather events, the world is grappling with the resurgence of COVID-19 as a new and concerning variant, BA.2.86, emerges. This variant, informally dubbed “Pirola,” has ignited alarm among public health experts due to its substantial spike protein mutations. Dr. ScottAmidst a news cycle that now routinely features wildfires, former president indictments, and extreme weather events, the world is grappling with the resurgence of COVID-19 as a new and concerning variant, BA.2.86, emerges. This variant, informally dubbed “Pirola,” has ignited alarm among public health experts due to its substantial spike protein mutations. Dr. Scott

New COVID-19 Variant, “Pirola,” Raises Concerns Amidst Ongoing Crises - The Savannah Tribune

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