#FU1, a new #COVID strain that is more contagious and faster spreading than the previous ones, has been detected in many countries and poses a serious risk of another wave of infections.
#COVID19 #PublicHealth
https://www.pmp-magazine.com/2023/06/24/fu-1-the-new-covid-strain-that-could-spark-another-wave/
"A new mutant COVID strain called FU.1 (also known as XBB.1.16.1.1) โ spreading in Asia and likely to hit Australia."
๐นFU.1 is 50% more infectious than the current dominate strains
#COVID19Aus #XBB11611 #FU1
Source: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/victorias-covid-wave-is-slowing-but-a-mutant-new-sub-strain-called-fu1-is-likely-on-its-way/news-story/fe975873facbb01f9d6bbf71c9a66ba9
@TRyanGregory
anybody who has young kids & continues to be extremely cautious has my utmost empathy & complete respect๐ฅ
the thought of trying to navigate all this w/kidsโฆthereโs absolutely no way could do it
not sure wastewater good indicator anymore, but assume those you socialize w/are also extremely cautious
we managed to fly/Airbnb/drive safely this year for a mental break which was MUCH needed but I also credit 3 #novavax #luck
#FU1 50%โฌ๏ธ transmissable is worrisome so please take care๐๐