Scientists explain what we should expect as COVID variants XBB BQ 1 spread in Europe Asia HEAD TOPICS

Scientists explain what we should expect as COVID variants XBB BQ 1 spread in Europe Asia

10/21/2022 1:20:00 PM

Infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on multiple COVID variants that have resulted in a spike in cases in both Europe and Asia

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Infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on multiple COVID variants that have resulted in a spike in cases in both Europe and Asia Infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on multiple COVID variants that have resulted in a spike in cases in both Europe and Asia 5.2% of cases in California are BQ.1. In local wastewater, Stanford researchers found both variants."We will almost definitely have a winter surge. The question is how bad it will be?" Roan said.UCSF's infectious diseases specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi believes we will see more cases in the U.S. but she is staying hopeful. MORE:"I would look to the U.K. We saw cases go up about four weeks ago. Come down, not very high of cases. Severe disease, hospitalizations remained flat," said Dr. Gandhi.Luz Pena:Dr. Monica Gandhi: "I think that we are going to see increased cases. Meaning mild infections. Right now, we are in a COVID lull. Right now we are getting more influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. Then COVID will take on the role of causing mild infections." Read more:
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