We’ve all got Covid-19 fatigue, but BA.5 shows it’s not over

Posted on AllSides July 25th, 2022
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ANALYSIS

The BA.5 Covid-19 subvariant is now the most dominant strain in the country; the highly infectious variant has caused an uptick in cases and hospitalizations both in hotspots like New York City and the nation overall, but public health action and messaging is less aggressive than with previous outbreaks.

BA.5 typically causes familiar symptoms like fever, headache, muscle aches, cough, and sore throat but can still cause serious illness, especially in individuals with preexisting conditions. It’s even entered the highest halls of power, with President Joe Biden’s doctor saying in a letter Saturday...

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https://www.vox.com/2022/7/24/23275962/ba-5-covid-variant-strain-public-health-response

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