WHO Covid warning: New mutant ‘XE’ Omicron variant could be most transmissible yet

“Early-day estimates indicate a community growth rate advantage of 10 percent as compared to BA.2, however, this finding requires further confirmation.”

The global health body noted that until they can detect “significant differences in transmission and disease characteristics, including severity”, XE will remain categorised as a part of the Omicron variant. 

The report continued: “WHO continues to closely monitor and assess the public health risk associated with recombinant variants, alongside other SARS-CoV-2 variants, and will provide updates as further evidence becomes available.”

The WHO also raised concerns over the significant reduction in testing for COVID-19, as countries around the world reopen. 

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Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1589718/who-covid-warning-new-xe-omicron-variant-most-transmissible