The first community case of the Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 – without a clear link to the border in New Zealand – has been reported. Meanwhile, the Omicron BA.4 and/or BA.5 subvariants have been detected in wastewater samples at Rosedale on Auckland’s North Shore and in Gisborne. ESR/Supplied The BA.4 and/or BA.5 subvariants have been found in wastewater samples. Its movement into the community was not unexpected, nor was the presence of the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. Health experts in South Africa say a surge in cases is being driven by two Omicron sub-variants.

Source: Stuff May 25, 2022 18:21 UTC