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What Learned from Omicron Sub-Variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1
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: Received: 20 October 2022 / Approved: 24 October 2022 / Online: 24 October 2022 (11:42:07 CEST)
How to cite: Mustafa, M.; Makhawi, A. What Learned from Omicron Sub-Variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1. Preprints 2022, 2022100361. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202210.0361.v1 Mustafa, M.; Makhawi, A. What Learned from Omicron Sub-Variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1. Preprints 2022, 2022100361. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202210.0361.v1
Abstract
Currently SARS-CoV-2 is spreading around the world as an Omicron strain. Recently, the Omicron variants (BQ.1 and BQ.1.1) were identified as novel Variants of Concern. UpToDate, there is little information about the Omicron Variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1. The widely altered Omicron variants are spread globally, providing a high risk of infection surges with devastating consequences in some areas. The Omicron type of SARS-CoV-2 has a harm risk of reinfection, according to early reported findings. COVID-19 Variants particularly, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have gained global attention and caused a worldwide sensation since their discovery. Therefore, this communication discusses the present status of COVID-19 Variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, and their consequences.
Keywords
SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; Omicron variants; BQ.1; BQ.1.1
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Virology
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