Newest COVID variant BA.2.86 detected in NYC sewage
CBS New York Team
2 hours ago
Newest COVID variant detected in New York City sewage 00:26
NEW YORK -- The newest COVID variant has been detected in New York City, although not in a person.
The city's health commissioner says the BA.2.86 variant has been found in the city's sewage.
Read more: New COVID variant BA.2.86 spreading in the U.S. in August 2023. Here are key facts experts want you to know.
Cases of the new variant have been on the rise across the country, but there's no indication that it causes more severe illness.
The city's health department says an updated COVID vaccine is expected to become available in the coming weeks.
CBS New York Team
2 hours ago
Newest COVID variant detected in New York City sewage 00:26
NEW YORK -- The newest COVID variant has been detected in New York City, although not in a person.
The city's health commissioner says the BA.2.86 variant has been found in the city's sewage.
Read more: New COVID variant BA.2.86 spreading in the U.S. in August 2023. Here are key facts experts want you to know.
Cases of the new variant have been on the rise across the country, but there's no indication that it causes more severe illness.
The city's health department says an updated COVID vaccine is expected to become available in the coming weeks.
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Summary
New York City has detected the BA.2.86 variant of COVID-19 in sewage, but not in a person yet. This variant is on the rise across the U.S., with no indication of causing more severe illness. An updated COVID vaccine is anticipated within weeks. Further details can be found here: New COVID variant