Masking, social distancing, good ventilation and getting vaccinated will still help curb the spread of this new variant
XBB.1.5, referred to by some as the Kraken variant, is just the latest in a constantly evolving string of new variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
“We should keep in mind that we have seen this before,” she said. Alpha, Delta and Omicron became the dominant variants “in a really short period of time.” Dr. Razak is optimistic that vaccines can help shield us from severe disease, which could lead to hospital stays or even death. But Dr. Razak thinks the official figures don’t provide an accurate picture of the current situation.
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