Current Events > COVID variant Kraken set to become dominant by this fall.

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agoat 01/08/23 6:35:53 PM #1:	https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/kraken-subvariant-shows-covid-continuing-to-evolve-vaccine-equity-needed-experts-1.6222222 XBB.1.5 is a subvariant of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, nicknamed Kraken, and scientists began to warn about a new lineage from Omicron in the fall. But now, XBB is the dominant variant in the U.S. and officials with the World Health Organization said at a press conference on Jan. 4 that this version of the COVID-19 virus is the most transmissible detected so far. The reason for this are the mutations that are within this subvariant of Omicron allowing this virus to adhere to the cell and replicate easily, said Maria Van Kerkhove, the COVID-19 technical lead for the WHO, at the press conference. She said XBB has been found in 29 countries so far, but its likely in more. Genomic sequencing initiatives have declined world-wide so its now harder to track how widespread a variant is, she explained. And though theres no evidence so far that the variant causes more severe illnesses, its clear XBB is easily transmissible and possibly more immune-evasive, said Dr. Lisa Barrett, an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. Barrett said in an interview with CTVs New Channel Sunday that the vaccines available will continue to work against this new form of the virus. But, theres still much we dont know about COVID-19, and its a virus that is mutating more quickly than usual respiratory viruses at the moment. That means the population needs to have continued awareness of COVID-19 and protections, she said. COVID is a bit of a master class for the general population, unfortunately, in how viruses evolve, she said, adding COVID-19 has been given the chance to mutate due to a high abundance of cases. --- Just Imagine <cite>agoat posted [p:970712953] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/kraken-subvariant-shows-covid-continuing-to-evolve-vaccine-equity-needed-experts-1.6222222<quote>XBB.1.5 is a subvariant of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, nicknamed Kraken, and scientists began to warn about a new lineage from Omicron in the fall.But now, XBB is the dominant variant in the U.S. and officials with the World Health Organization said at a press conference on Jan. 4 that this version of the COVID-19 virus is the most transmissible detected so far.The reason for this are the mutations that are within this subvariant of Omicron allowing this virus to adhere to the cell and replicate easily, said Maria Van Kerkhove, the COVID-19 technical lead for the WHO, at the press conference.She said XBB has been found in 29 countries so far, but its likely in more. Genomic sequencing initiatives have declined world-wide so its now harder to track how widespread a variant is, she explained.And though theres no evidence so far that the variant causes more severe illnesses, its clear XBB is easily transmissible and possibly more immune-evasive, said Dr. Lisa Barrett, an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University.Barrett said in an interview with CTVs New Channel Sunday that the vaccines available will continue to work against this new form of the virus.But, theres still much we dont know about COVID-19, and its a virus that is mutating more quickly than usual respiratory viruses at the moment. That means the population needs to have continued awareness of COVID-19 and protections, she said.COVID is a bit of a master class for the general population, unfortunately, in how viruses evolve, she said, adding COVID-19 has been given the chance to mutate due to a high abundance of cases.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EyeWontBeFooled 01/08/23 6:36:32 PM #2:	Seattle Kraken are shook --- I'm a man, and I'm a man... I do what I hate and don't understand... <cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted [p:970712970] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Seattle Kraken are shook</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Sorades2 01/08/23 6:40:05 PM #4:	Why are they making a big deal out of it? All viruses mutate over time. <cite>Sorades2 posted [p:970713051] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Why are they making a big deal out of it? All viruses mutate over time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Popo 01/08/23 6:40:29 PM #5:	Watch out for its ink, it can blind you https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/4/6/AAEqD0AAEElS.jpg --- Live action Hungry Hungry Hippos though, now that was a sport. ~Aeon Azuran <cite>The_Popo posted [p:970713060] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Watch out for its ink, it can blind youhttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/4/6/AAEqD0AAEElS.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheHoldSteady 01/08/23 6:40:31 PM #6:	What's crackin' --- Don't ask about Charlemagne. <cite>TheHoldSteady posted [p:970713063] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>What's crackin' </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 01/08/23 6:40:52 PM #7:	sequel after sequel, nobody is impressed by covid anymore --- We suffer from the delusion that the entire universe is held in order by the categories of human thought. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:970713069] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>sequel after sequel, nobody is impressed by covid anymore</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Verdekal 01/08/23 6:43:51 PM #8:	Let no joyful voice be heard. --- Don't tease the octopus, kids! <cite>Verdekal posted [p:970713139] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Let no joyful voice be heard.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
agoat 01/08/23 6:44:04 PM #9:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] I wanted someone else to post this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SqC_m3yUDU --- Just Imagine <cite>agoat posted [p:970713144] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> I wanted someone else to post thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SqC_m3yUDU</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
England 01/08/23 6:45:23 PM #10:	Eh might just get that extra Covid booster then --- Do Americans really call "root and root point and shooties" guns? <cite>England posted [p:970713181] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Eh might just get that extra Covid booster then</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulJoe 01/08/23 6:47:00 PM #11:	They're gonna have to re-do that drawing of Covid as an anime girl. This doesn't even sound bat themed anymore. --- Still waiting on that third threat <cite>ViewtifulJoe posted [p:970713216] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>They're gonna have to re-do that drawing of Covid as an anime girl. This doesn't even sound bat themed anymore.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Johnny_Nutcase 01/08/23 6:47:51 PM #12:	This will cure what ails ya https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/5/3/AAHlKpAAEElZ.jpg --- I had a glass of vodka this morning because I didn't have any eggs - Sexy coworker <cite>Johnny_Nutcase posted [p:970713235] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>This will cure what ails yahttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/5/3/AAHlKpAAEElZ.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 01/08/23 6:56:11 PM #13:	what are the chances that public will call it variant Karen instead? --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:970713439] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>what are the chances that public will call it variant Karen instead?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 01/08/23 6:58:31 PM #14:	EyeWontBeFooled posted... Seattle Kraken are shook --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:970713493] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>EyeWontBeFooled posted... </cite><quote>Seattle Kraken are shook</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CE_gonna_CE 01/08/23 6:59:27 PM #15:	https://youtu.be/E2fjIawImFc --- https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1531-food-delivery-services-general <cite>CE_gonna_CE posted [p:970713515] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>https://youtu.be/E2fjIawImFc</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bigtiggie23 01/08/23 7:00:39 PM #16:	The next variant will be called Cthulhu to really strike fear in people. --- I don't know about urinals. Half the guys are afraid to use them and most who aren't afraid can't hit them <cite>bigtiggie23 posted [p:970713544] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>The next variant will be called Cthulhu to really strike fear in people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alucard188 01/08/23 7:03:39 PM #17:	All we can really do is keep developing new variants of the booster, I guess. I have no idea what the end game is for Covid. Become so endemic that we finally develop a full blown resistance to the symptoms? Johnny_Nutcase posted... This will cure what ails ya https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/5/3/AAHlKpAAEElZ.jpg The best rum I've ever had, and I don't like rum. --- Face it Cloud is a gaming icon and has appered in lots of games while mario has only appeared in 2 games sunshine and 64~xSlashbomBx <cite>Alucard188 posted [p:970713619] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>All we can really do is keep developing new variants of the booster, I guess. I have no idea what the end game is for Covid. Become so endemic that we finally develop a full blown resistance to the symptoms?Johnny_Nutcase posted... </cite><quote>This will cure what ails yahttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/5/3/AAHlKpAAEElZ.jpg</quote>The best rum I've ever had, and I don't like rum.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Haejin 01/08/23 7:06:19 PM #18:	There might come a time where it's going to be too hard to track all the different variants of COVID, this is crazy how many people are dying everyday from COVID --- https://i.imgur.com/Iox9hAv.png <cite>Haejin posted [p:970713685] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>There might come a time where it's going to be too hard to track all the different variants of COVID, this is crazy how many people are dying everyday from COVID </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Dat_Cracka_Jax 01/08/23 7:10:33 PM #20:	What a stupid name to call it --- http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/8131/flame201010170949481638.jpg http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5517/cateyes.gif Rams: 7-9 <cite>Dat_Cracka_Jax posted [p:970713778] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>What a stupid name to call it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Megaman50100 01/08/23 7:12:11 PM #21:	Named after the super computer? --- move all remaining groundhog mercenaries to the front lines. Have sheep troopers squadrons A and B flank the cows. They're using DC-17 hoof blasters. <cite>Megaman50100 posted [p:970713816] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Named after the super computer?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bulletproofvita 01/08/23 7:14:41 PM #22:	They should name the next one, Klatu Veradaaa.... Neferneenmeenmer --- This signature is for people who can't read good. <cite>bulletproofvita posted [p:970713872] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>They should name the next one, Klatu Veradaaa.... Neferneenmeenmer</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 01/08/23 7:48:58 PM #23:	Alucard188 posted... All we can really do is keep developing new variants of the booster, I guess. at least insurance covers it for most. everyone pays the price when it comes to covid (covid demands a different cost per person). dodged 2nd covid case from my grandfather. so far 2-1. --- Republicans " hold together like a ball of lusty ticks" - drclaeys <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:970714756] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Alucard188 posted...</cite><quote>All we can really do is keep developing new variants of the booster, I guess.</quote>at least insurance covers it for most. everyone pays the price when it comes to covid (covid demands a different cost per person).dodged 2nd covid case from my grandfather. so far 2-1.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
chrono625 01/08/23 7:54:24 PM #24:	I got the two initial shots when they first were available. I got Covid a few weeks ago and it felt like a bad cold for 2 days. By the 5th day I was symptom free and negative on tests. It affects everyone differently, but at this point you either protect yourself or dont. Enough with the news about every potential variant. --- http://i.imgur.com/Rqk1DYV.gif - Super Bowl XXI/XXV/XLII/XLVI Champions - NY Giants Eli Manning SB tracker: 2/2 Superbowls 2/2 SBMVP's <cite>chrono625 posted [p:970714858] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>I got the two initial shots when they first were available.I got Covid a few weeks ago and it felt like a bad cold for 2 days. By the 5th day I was symptom free and negative on tests.It affects everyone differently, but at this point you either protect yourself or dont. Enough with the news about every potential variant.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
itachi15243 01/08/23 7:56:39 PM #25:	Interesting they gave this one a tough sounding name at least. --- I do drawings and stuff https://www.fiverr.com/blueblitz <cite>itachi15243 posted [p:970714897] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Interesting they gave this one a tough sounding name at least. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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well-excuse-me 01/08/23 8:39:23 PM #28:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/4/1/3/AAfVEEAAEEmV.jpg <cite>well-excuse-me posted [p:970715716] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/4/1/3/AAfVEEAAEEmV.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 01/08/23 8:40:09 PM #29:	Good thing I've gotten all the boosters then question mark? --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:970715728] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Good thing I've gotten all the boosters then question mark?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
well-excuse-me 01/08/23 8:40:23 PM #30:	Johnny_Nutcase posted... This will cure what ails ya https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/5/3/AAHlKpAAEElZ.jpg I've had a near-full bottle of that on top of my bookcase for like 4 years. I bought it for the label. I take off the cap and sniff it every now and then to remind me why I don't drink it <cite>well-excuse-me posted [p:970715735] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Johnny_Nutcase posted... </cite><quote>This will cure what ails yahttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/5/3/AAHlKpAAEElZ.jpg</quote>I've had a near-full bottle of that on top of my bookcase for like 4 years. I bought it for the label. I take off the cap and sniff it every now and then to remind me why I don't drink it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 01/08/23 9:08:50 PM #31:	We need Davy Jones up in here. --- Fate rarely calls on us at a moment of our choosing. <cite>rexcrk posted [p:970716304] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>We need Davy Jones up in here. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 01/08/23 9:10:23 PM #32:	JACKBUTTMOMMY posted... ~~granted my family and I also work in healthcare.~~ damn :(. they're the most at risk of all. the real heroes. --- Republicans " hold together like a ball of lusty ticks" - drclaeys <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:970716334] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>JACKBUTTMOMMY posted...</cite><quote>granted my family and I also work in healthcare.</quote>damn :(. they're the most at risk of all. the real heroes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Verdekal 01/08/23 9:10:27 PM #33:	Megaman50100 posted... Named after the super computer? Insufficient data for meaningful response. --- Don't tease the octopus, kids! <cite>Verdekal posted [p:970716337] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>Megaman50100 posted... </cite><quote>Named after the super computer?</quote>Insufficient data for meaningful response.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Patchwork 01/08/23 9:38:53 PM #34:	We dont even get our sick days back for covid anymore. We used to get them reimbursed. --- The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a heav'n of hell, a hell of heav'n. <cite>Patchwork posted [p:970716895] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>We dont even get our sick days back for covid anymore. We used to get them reimbursed.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CE_gonna_CE 01/09/23 9:27:07 AM #35:	https://youtu.be/uIC0TIwVpBY --- https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1531-food-delivery-services-general <cite>CE_gonna_CE posted [p:970725093] in COVID vari... [t:80305578]...</cite> <quote>https://youtu.be/uIC0TIwVpBY</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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