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Update on SARS CoV-2 Variant BA.2.86: August 30, 2023

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    August 30, 2023, 3:30 PM EDT

    CDC is posting updates on respiratory viruses every week; for the latest information, please visit CDC Respiratory Virus Updates.

    CDC is tracking a new SARS-CoV-2 variant called BA.2.86 and working to better understand its potential impact on public health. This update follows CDC’s initial risk assessment summary on August 23, 2023.

    The updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available in mid-September. Learn ways to keep you and your loved ones safe as we head into the fall season.

    What’s New? -- Background -- Current Risk Assessment -- Prevention Actions -- Scientific Understanding of BA.2.86 as of August 30, 2023.

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