Highly contagious omicron in New York

Recently Identified, Highly Contagious Omicron SubvariantsNew York State Department of HealthUploaded 15-04-22https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/2022-04-13_covid-19.htmhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/04/14/world/covid-19-mandates-cases-vaccineEmergence of Recently Identified, Highly Contagious Omicron Subvariants in New YorkWadsworth Center Identifies Two Sub-lineages of BA.2BA.2.1223% growth advantage above the original BA.2 variant.BA.2.12.127% growth advantage above the original BA.2 variant.Potentially Contributing to Increased Transmission Reported in Central New York and Surrounding RegionsBA.2, now 80.6% of infections in New YorkDuring MarchBA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1 rose to 70% prevalence in Central New YorkData for AprilLevels in Central New York are now above 90%At this time, there is no evidence of increased disease severity by these subvariantsState Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. BassettWe are alerting the public to two Omicron subvariants, newly emerged and rapidly spreading in upstate New York, so New Yorkers can act swiftlyget fully vaccinated and boosted, test following exposure, symptoms, or travel, consider wearing a mask in public indoor spaces, consult with your healthcare provider about treatment if you test positive. AlsoIf COVID-positive, stay home and consult with a healthcare provider about treatments.Improve air ventilation or gather outdoorsNew Yorkers who are not vaccinated or up to date with vaccinations are at increased risk of developing severe disease.Kirsten St. George, NY virologistBA.2.12 and BA.2.12.140 other countries30 states across the United StatesNY cityCases, + 2,104 ( 7 day average)Up 60% (past 14 days)Deaths, down 9% (past 14 days)USCases, + 22%Deaths, down 27%Hospitalized, down 13% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices