CDC Tracks New COVID Variant That Is Highly Mutated in Three Countries, Including the US

The COVID-19 pandemic is constantly changing, and scientists are still learning new things about the virus. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made an interesting discovery: a new virus lineage identified as BA.2.86 has surfaced. Due to its high mutation rate, this variant has drawn interest from specialists and health organizations all over the world. We will examine this unique variant’s characteristics, importance, and potential effects on the ongoing pandemic response in this article.