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Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Coronavirus

There's a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?

Two new COVID-19 subvariants, FLiRT (KP.2 and KP.1.1), are 20% more transmissible than the previous JN.1 variant. FLiRT dominates infections, causing a possible summer uptick. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 days ago
Coronavirus

Are new COVID variants - called 'FLiRT' - spreading in California? A UC doctor explains

The FLiRT variants, KP.1.1 and KP.2, are rapidly spreading in California, showing increased transmissibility. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Opinion | Anthony Fauci Fesses Up

The six-feet rule for social distancing lacked a solid scientific basis, according to Anthony Fauci.
The transmissibility of the virus depends on various factors, including ventilation and duration of exposure. [ more ]
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