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https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/me...tacron-heres-what-we-know-about-it/ar-AAUSuZi
So there appear to be subvariants, or different combinations of Delta+Omicron.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/me...tacron-heres-what-we-know-about-it/ar-AAUSuZiA potential new COVID variant, a combination of the Delta and Omicron variants – you can call it "Deltacron" – has been identified.
The World Health Organization said Wednesday the new COVID-19 combination has been detected in France, the Netherlands and Denmark. It's also been found in the U.S., according to a new report soon to be published on research site MedRxiv and viewed by USA TODAY.
The San Mateo, California-headquartered lab Helix, which works with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to track COVID-19, sequenced 29,719 positive COVID samples collected Nov. 22, 2021, to Feb. 13, 2022, from across the U.S., according to the research team, which included the University of Washington Medical Center and testing company Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Researchers found two infections involving different versions of Deltacron, resulting from the combination of Delta and Omicron genetic material. Twenty other infections had both the Delta and Omicron variants, with one case having Delta, Omicron and Deltacron.
The "Deltacron" variant is a new variant of the SARS-Cov-2 virus that has emerged as a result of the Delta and Omicron variants combining. It is different from other variants because it contains mutations from both the Delta and Omicron variants, making it potentially more transmissible and potentially more resistant to vaccines.
The "Deltacron" variant was first identified in South Africa in November 2021. However, it is possible that it may have emerged in other countries as well, as the Delta and Omicron variants have both been circulating globally.
At this time, there is limited data on the severity of illness caused by the "Deltacron" variant. However, it is believed that it may be more transmissible, which could lead to a higher number of cases and potentially overwhelm healthcare systems.
Studies are still ongoing to determine the effectiveness of current vaccines against the "Deltacron" variant. Early data suggests that some vaccines may offer some protection against the variant, but it is possible that booster shots or new vaccines may be needed to fully protect against it.
The best way to prevent the spread of the "Deltacron" variant, as well as other variants, is to continue following recommended public health measures such as wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and getting vaccinated. It is also important to monitor and track the spread of the variant and implement targeted control measures in areas where it is identified.