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Dr. Deena Hinshaw says about 60% of COVID-19 cases are nor of new B.A. 2 strain
BY The Canadian Press, Mar 24, 2022 10:15 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says the Omicron subvariant has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the province. (Photo - Dr. Deena Hinshaw/Twitter)
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says the Omicron subvariant has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the province.
Doctor Deena Hinshaw says about 60 per cent of positive cases are now the B-A-2 strain.
She says the subvariant is more transmissible than Omicron, but doesn't appear to be causing more severe infections or outcomes.
But she adds a surge in cases, even if not life-threatening, can still have a big effect on the public and health care.
Dr. Hinshaw says she expects to see transmissions trending upwards in the coming weeks.
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