Doctor warns that a new variant of HV.1 Covid could result in more hospital admissions

Dr. William Schaffner offered his insights on the most recent COVID strain, HV.1, which belongs to the Omicron lineage.

Professor Schaffner, specializing in infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, issued a warning that the COVID strain HV.1 displays a high level of transmissibility. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HV.1 has now become the prevailing strain in circulation across the United States.

Professor Schaffner elaborated, stating, “In my general assessment, the descendants of Omicron, including HV.1, are generally highly transmissible.”

The Omicron variant is reported to be firmly established, although vigilance is essential. As vaccine-induced immunity wanes, there is an increased risk of hospitalization this winter for vulnerable groups who do not receive a COVID booster vaccine.
Professor Schaffner expressed concern that in the United States, there is the potential for a resurgence in hospitalizations. Nonetheless, there is some...


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