Episode 122: Shutting Down Misinformation
Osterholm Update
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Do You Think XBB 1.5 Causes More Severe Disease Than Other Variants?
XBB 1.5 is part of the sub lineage of XBB, which was a recombinant variant of the BA2 lineage. The number of cases in Singapore have actually dropped substantially since that initial surge. It has a high level of immune escape and infectivity, meaning it can better attach to human cells. There is currently no evidence that X BB 1.5 causes more severe disease than other sub-variants.
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