The BA.2 subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant, which is dominant in Denmark, appears more contagious than the more common BA.1 sub-lineage, Danish Health Minister Magnus Heunicke said on Wednesday in a national address. "There is no evidence that the BA.2 variant causes more disease, but it must be more contagious," Heunicke told a news conference. The UK Health Security Agency has designated BA.2 a variant under investigation, saying it could have a growth advantage. However, an initial analysis by the institute showed no difference in the risk of hospitalization for BA.2 compared to BA.1. BA.2 cases have also been registered in Britain, Sweden and Norway, but to a much lesser extent than in Denmark.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 27, 2022 07:30 UTC