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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, also known as the Delta-Omicron variant, is a new strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that is a combination of the Delta and Omicron variants. It contains mutations from both variants, making it potentially more transmissible and possibly more resistant to current vaccines.
The Deltacron variant was first identified in Botswana and South Africa in late November 2021. It is believed to have emerged from a person who was infected with both the Delta and Omicron variants. However, it has since been detected in other countries, including the United States.
Currently, there is limited data on the impact of the Deltacron variant on vaccine effectiveness. However, early studies suggest that the combination of mutations in this variant may make it more resistant to current vaccines. Further research is needed to fully understand the impact on vaccine effectiveness.
As with other variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the symptoms of the Deltacron variant are similar to those of the original strain, including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. However, there is not enough data at this time to determine if there are any unique symptoms associated with this variant.
The same preventative measures recommended for other variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus should also be followed for the Deltacron variant. This includes wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, washing hands frequently, and getting vaccinated. It is also important to stay informed and follow any local guidelines or restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the variant.