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BA.2.86 has been classified as a “variant under monitoring” by Worl Health Organization (WHO) due to the large number of mutations it carries.
| Aug. 18, 2023, 3:48 p.m.
CDC Identifies Highly Mutated BA.2.86 COVID Variant in US, Denmark, and Israel
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed the discovery of a new and highly mutated lineage of the COVID-19 virus, named BA.2.86. This variant has been detected in the United States, Denmark, and Israel. Although classified as a "variant under monitoring" by the World Health Organization (WHO), only a few sequences of this variant have been reported globally. With 36 mutations from the currently dominant XBB.1.5 COVID variant, BA.2.86 is considered an earlier branch of the virus. Experts remain uncertain about its potential to out-compete other strains or evade immune responses from prior infection or vaccination. Notably, upcoming COVID booster shots will target the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.
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| July 25, 2023, 11:05 a.m.
WHO Confirms MERS-CoV Case in Abu Dhabi; UAE Takes Swift Action to Prevent Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has verified a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in a 28-year-old male from Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi. The patient's condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to his admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) at a government hospital. Despite having no known contact with animals, the patient tested positive for MERS-CoV, prompting UAE health officials to identify and monitor all contacts. Thankfully, no secondary cases were found. The UAE has taken proactive measures to strengthen surveillance and educate the public about MERS-CoV, a virus with a 13 percent Case Fatality Ratio (CFR).
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