BA.2.75 is a subvariant of the Omicron variant and is thought to be more transmissible than previous Omicron subvariants. It has also been shown to evade the protection of vaccines to some extent.
However, it is still too early to say how serious BA.2.75 is. More research is needed to understand its transmissibility, severity, and how well it responds to treatments.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has labelled BA.2.75 as a "variant of interest," which means that it is being monitored closely. The WHO has not yet classified BA.2.75 as a "variant of concern," which is the highest level of alert.
However, the WHO has warned that BA.2.75 could become a dominant variant in the future. The WHO has also advised countries to increase surveillance for BA.2.75 and to take steps to mitigate the spread of the virus.
In India, the government has said that it is monitoring the situation closely. The government has also said that it is prepared to take necessary measures to contain the spread of BA.2.75.
The public is advised to stay updated on the latest information about BA.2.75 and to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19, such as getting vaccinated and boosted and wearing a mask in public.
Here are some additional things to know about BA.2.75:
- It has been found to have more mutations than previous Omicron subvariants, which could make it more transmissible and evade the protection of vaccines.
- It has been found in several countries, but it is not yet clear how widespread it is.
- The WHO has not yet classified BA.2.75 as a "variant of concern," but it is being monitored closely.
- The public is advised to stay updated on the latest information about BA.2.75 and to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19.
The subvariant BA.2.75 has been designated as a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization (WHO). This means that the WHO believes that BA.2.75 has the potential to be more transmissible and/or severe than other variants of COVID-19.
BA.2.75 has been found in over 100 countries, and it is now the dominant variant in India. There have been some reports of BA.2.75 causing more severe illness than previous variants, but more research is needed to confirm this.
The WHO has advised countries to increase surveillance for BA.2.75 and to take steps to mitigate the spread of the virus. These steps include getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing a mask in public, and practising good hygiene.
The public is also advised to stay updated on the latest information about BA.2.75 and to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19.
Here are some additional things to know about BA.2.75:
- It has been found to have more mutations than previous Omicron subvariants, which could make it more transmissible and evade the protection of vaccines.
- It has been found to be more resistant to monoclonal antibodies than previous Omicron subvariants.
- It is not yet clear how severe BA.2.75 is, but there have been some reports of it causing more severe illness than previous variants.
The WHO is continuing to monitor BA.2.75 and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
