HV.1: The Omicron Subvariant That's Taking Over
HV.1: The Omicron Subvariant That's Taking Over The best way to protect yourself from HV.1 infection is to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. COVID-19 variants continue to emerge, and the latest one to keep an eye on is HV. 1. This subvariant of Omicron is rapidly increasing in prevalence in the United States, and it's expected to become the most common variant in the country soon. While a lot is still unknown about HV. 1, experts say there's no need to panic at this time. However, it's important to stay informed about this new variant and take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from infection. What is HV.1? HV. 1 is a subvariant of the Omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It was first identified in the United States in early September 2023, and it has quickly become one of the most dominant variants circulating in the country. HV. 1 is a descendant of the EG. 5 subvariant, which was the dominant variant in the Uni...