Coronavirus: What you need to readThe latest: BA.5 is the most recent omicron offshoot, and it’s quickly become the dominant strain in the U.S. Here’s what to know about it, and why vaccines may only offer limited protection. Vaccines: Will you need a fourth coronavirus vaccine? Expect a booster shot specifically targeting the omicron variant to roll out this fall, and immunizations for children under 5 became available this summer. See the latest coronavirus numbers in the U.S. and across the world. The omicron variant is behind much of the recent spread.

Source: Washington Post August 01, 2022 23:43 UTC