Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan FactCheck Center's report #3071 on June 17, 2024, debunks the claim that the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants are more toxic, stating that the main Omicron variant circulating in the US is JN.1 KP.3. While cases are rising, severity has not increased significantly. The circulating variants are not BA.4 or BA.5. The claim originated in 2021 and resurfaced with incorrect details. Experts confirm the current variants spread fast but severity remains similar, advising vaccination to reduce risks.
Source: YAHOO