New COVID Variant BA.2.86 Detected in NYC Wastewater, Raises Concerns about Vaccine Efficacy
– A new and rare COVID variant, BA.2.86, has been found in New York City’s wastewater, marking its first detection in the state.
– Health officials believe that the new variant may be more adept at evading immunity from vaccines compared to previous variants, but there is no evidence to suggest it causes more severe illness.
(Source: www.nbcnewyork.com)