Scientists are keeping an eye on the new BA.2.86 lineage because it has 36 mutations that distinguish it from the currently-dominant XBB.1.5 variant.
CDC says virus samples are not yet broadly available for more reliable laboratory testing of antibodies. / Photo: Reuters
CDC said on Wednesday it was too soon to know whether this might cause more severe illness compared with previous variants. Scientists are keeping an eye on the BA.2.86 lineage because it has 36 mutations that distinguish it from the currently-dominant XBB.1.5 variant.
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