The BQ coronavirus subvariants are likely resistant to key antibody medications used by people with compromised immune systems.
Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 now make up 44% of new Covid cases, compared with 32% last week, according to CDC data.
Shortly after new omicron Covid boosters were introduced, the ‘Scrabble’ variants emerged. Experts weigh in on how the updated vaccines may fare against them.
White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Covid deaths are too high heading into the winter.