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BA.5: The Omicron Subvariant Driving Up Cases — And Reinfections

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The Impact of the BA.5 Omicron Subvariant on COVID-19 and Reinfections

This chapter explores the increasing spread of the BA.5 Omicron variant in the U.S. and its impact on COVID-19 cases and reinfections, while addressing the difficulties in tracking infection rates due to at-home testing. It emphasizes the critical role of mask-wearing in preventing transmission in workplaces and public settings.

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