omicron subvariant

So what exactly is the new subvariant of omicron? Is it spreading faster than previous iterations of the virus? And does it cause more severe illness? Here’s is what we know so far.

As cases rise, here’s a look at the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on what to do if you test positive or believe you were exposed to someone who has

According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a new subvariant of omicron is close to becoming the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States.

The federal government is now offering residents double the number of free COVID rapid antigen tests during its newest round of kit availability, so how can you get yours?

A new subvariant of omicron are making up an increasing proportion of the COVID cases in the United States, according to the latest estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As a new omicron subvariant gains momentum and as cases continue to rise across the Chicago area and Illinois, which symptoms should you watch for?

The BA.2 omicron subvariant still remains the dominant COVID strain across the U.S., but another subvariant has gained momentum in recent days.

With high levels of tree pollen now in the air and highly-contagious COVID variants spreading this spring, it can be increasingly difficult to identify the reason behind your runny nose or fatigue. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty has the story.

When are people with COVID most contagious and how long can they spread it?

Cases of “stealth omicron” continued to increase in the United States over the last week, with the CDC saying that iterations of the subvariant are now responsible for more than 90% of cases in the country.

With the BA.2 omicron subvariant continuing to spread across Chicago, Illinois and the U.S., what symptoms should you be watching for?

The first case of the BA.2 omicron subvariant, often called “stealth omicron,” has been detected in Illinois. Here’s what we know so far.

A version of the omicron variant dubbed “stealth omicron” has now been detected in both Illinois and in Wisconsin, but what exactly is it?

A version of the omicron variant dubbed “stealth omicron” is being monitored by scientists and health experts around the world as it has been detected in more than 40 countries, but what is it and what does it mean for the pandemic?

With experts around the globe now talking about a so-called “stealth omicron” variant, many are wondering what exactly is it and is it a new COVID variant?

Chicago’s top doctor said the city is “keeping an eye on” the “stealth omicron” variant, a subvariant of omicron also known as BA.2.

A version of the omicron variant dubbed “stealth omicron” is being monitored by scientists and health experts around the world as it has been detected in more than 40 countries. Addressing the variant, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said “I have not seen anything at this point that gives me a lot of concern at all.”

A version of the omicron variant dubbed “stealth omicron” is being monitored by scientists and health experts around the world as it has been detected in more than 40 countries, but what is it and what does it mean for the pandemic?

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady gives a COVID-19 update for the city on Jan. 25.