2023-11-24 13:59:58
A new coronavirus variant, HV.1, is rapidly spreading in the USA, causing concern among experts and health officials. This new variant, a subtype of omicron, has quickly become the dominant strain in the country, overtaking other variants such as “Eris” (EG.5).
The American Health Association (AMA) Vice President Andrea Garcia warned that HV.1 must be closely monitored due to its rapid spread. While HV.1 is similar to existing omicron variants and is not more contagious, the reason for its rapid spread is not yet known. Scientists are still investigating whether HV.1 might be better at evading immunity.
The symptoms caused by HV.1 are similar to those of newer omicron variants, including sore throat, stuffy nose, runny nose, cough, exhaustion, headache, muscle pain, fever, and chills. However, HV.1 can also cause a type of chronic bronchitis with a cough that lasts longer than the other symptoms.
As of now, HV.1 has not been detected in Germany. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reports that the well-known omicron descendants still dominate in the country, with “Eris” (EG.5) accounting for 51 percent, “Pirola” (BA.2.86) for 14 percent, and JN.1 for 5 percent of cases. However, due to a large number of unreported cases and a lack of variant testing, the numbers may not be fully representative of the situation.
Health officials are urging the public to remain cautious and continue following preventive measures to mitigate the spread of the virus. Ongoing research and surveillance are crucial in understanding the impact and behavior of this new variant as it continues to emerge.]
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