A new danger threatens the world, as the World Health Organization has reported that it has identified 4 subvariants of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, asserting that it is too early to declare victory over the pandemic. According to the WHO, as reported by the American news site "Deseret," they are monitoring the BA.1, BA.2, and BA.3 subvariants, all of which fall under the "Omicron" variant umbrella.
Additionally, they are keeping track of 4 subvariants of Omicron, including the BA.2 variant, which has been detected in about 50 countries worldwide.
This variant is known for its rapid transmission, occurring at a rate higher than that of "Omicron," but there is currently no evidence that it causes severe infections. Maria Van Kerkhove, the technical lead at the World Health Organization, stated, "We still do not know everything about the virus." She added, "We still do not know everything about the variants and the future trajectory of it."
Subvariants of "Omicron" have been identified in many countries, raising concerns that the pandemic will continue to affect both the unvaccinated and vaccinated alike. Countries like the UK, Singapore, and India have reported detecting subvariants such as "BA.2 and BA.3," experiencing a significant increase in the number of infections, which heightens fears that these new variants spread rapidly.
