Cases of the omicron variant have fallen nationally, but BA.2, known as “stealth omicron,” is just getting started.
Dr. Jeffrey Goldhagen with UF Health Jacksonville said a surge is inevitable.
“Any suggestion whatsoever that we are out of the woods so to speak with respect to SARS and COVID-19 disease is just wrong,” said Dr. Goldhagen.Immunity from vaccines alone isn’t enough. Vaccines along with a booster shot restores protection making sickness after infection about 74% less likely, doctors say.
“Vaccination with booster does protect against this new variant or subvariant against omicron,” said Dr. Goldhagen. Studies also reveal that ‘stealth omicron’ is resistant to sotrovimab, the monoclonal antibody treatment used against omicron. “We must remember that the ones that work for Delta does not work for omicron. The one that does work for omicron appears not to be effective against this new disease. That will be the story that continues to unfold,” said Dr. Goldhagen.
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