Sounds like an awesome project!
The subvariant, named B.A.2.12.1, is a new mutation of the highly contagious omicron COVID-19 variant. It was first detected in New York last month and made up 36% of all new cases in the United States in the week ending April 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, recently explained that though the subvariant is about 27% more contagious than the original form of omicron and more contagious than the last subvariant, BA.2, it doesn't cause a more severe case of COVID.
https://people.com/health/new-omicron-su.../?amp=true
The subvariant, named B.A.2.12.1, is a new mutation of the highly contagious omicron COVID-19 variant. It was first detected in New York last month and made up 36% of all new cases in the United States in the week ending April 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, recently explained that though the subvariant is about 27% more contagious than the original form of omicron and more contagious than the last subvariant, BA.2, it doesn't cause a more severe case of COVID.
https://people.com/health/new-omicron-su.../?amp=true
