Dr. Barry Dworkin

Early lab tests suggest new COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 may be less contagious and less immune-evasive than feared

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 4, 2023

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Early lab tests suggest new COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 may be less contagious and less immune-evasive than feared

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