BA.2.86

NCDC Addresses Concerns Over New COVID-19 Variants – What You Should Know

Amid concerns over the emergence of new COVID-19 variants, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has stepped forward to provide reassurance. The recent statement from the NCDC sheds light on the two new subvariants of the Omicron variant, EG.5 and BA.2.86, aiming to keep the public well-informed and allay any unnecessary panic. The NCDC... Read More

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August 18, 2023

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New Covid-19 Variant ‘BA.2.86’ Emerges- Here’s What You Should Know

Health organizations worldwide, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and US health authorities, have announced their vigilant monitoring of a recently identified Covid-19 variant named BA.2.86. This new variant has raised concerns due to its significant spike gene mutations, exceeding 30 in number. However, as of now, the potential impact of BA.2.86 remains shrouded in... Read More

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