A new COVID variant is showing up in California — here’s what to know - San Francisco Chronicle

A new COVID-19 variant is showing up in California and across the United States, raising concerns among health officials. The variant, which has been confirmed in 22 other countries, is noted for its 'immune escape potential.' According to reports from the San Francisco Chronicle and CIDRAP, the variant has already been identified in 25 states. Experts are analyzing whether this strain will lead to a significant surge in cases as it demonstrates a competitive advantage over previous omicron subvariants.