Episode 1508 • • 1:20:06 - 1:21:32
1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special
Omicron Sub-variant BA.2 and Rising Positivity Rates
Health officials monitor the rise of the Omicron sub-variant BA.2, which has led to a 10% increase in global COVID-19 cases. While the strain does not appear to cause more severe illness than the original Omicron, positivity rates in several U.S. regions are slowly creeping upward. The segment notes that leaders are following federal guidance and science regarding testing and hospitalization risks.