On the what we do know so far, the UKHSA said: “Neutralisation studies are currently being undertaken at Oxford University.
“Overall, data show significant reductions in neutralisation against several of the newly emergent variants (BA.2.75.2, BA.2.3.20 and BJ.1), compared to BA.2, BA.4 and the dominant BA.5.”
What this means in practice, said the UKHSA is that “as immunity begins to wane, these newly emerging BA.2 variants may fuel future waves of SARS-CoV-2 infection”.
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As to when that wave occurs is not yet certain, the UK is thought to be in the second half of its sixth wave of the virus as cases plateau before a drop off next month.
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Source: Daily Express
