The KP.3 variant of COVID-19 has become the dominant strain in the U.S., accounting for 25% of cases and surpassing the JN.1 variant. CDC predicts KP.3 will become the most common lineage nationally, prompting efforts to understand its impact on public health. The variant is highly evasive against past immunity and is causing surging cases and hospitalizations in Madrid, Spain.
The KP.3 variant story in the US has not played out yet, but we'll find out in the weeks ahead. Other countries, such as Portugal👇, are indicators for what it can do. https://t.co/5dQZ3tjdBw https://t.co/9eW80R1Pj3
"Here are 7 things Arizonans need to know about the new KP.3 variant of COVID-19." (via @stephanieinnes) https://t.co/QMmiAcno0l
New COVID variant: What to know about KP.3 https://t.co/QaHledU2as https://t.co/GDu1OvqZRM
Here are 7 things Arizonans need to know about the new KP.3 variant of COVID-19 https://t.co/CIodzLsqgE
⚠️SURGING COVID cases & hospitalizations in Madrid, Spain🇪🇸—hospitalizations for COVID has now exceeded also 2022-2023. This is the globally surging KP3 variant (US too)—it is highly evasive against past immunity—you’re not immune. Take preventive action. https://t.co/36pM4uSq6m https://t.co/IbAIxR8L7E
"For the two-week period ending on June 8, 2024, @CDCgov predicts that KP.3 is growing and will become the most common SARS-CoV-2 lineage nationally. CDC is working to better understand its potential impact on public health.” https://t.co/uc6tbHqU7B
What is COVID KP.3 variant? Symptoms, CDC data, what to know about the newest COVID strain https://t.co/vbghNwnBlP
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates. https://t.co/h1i2Qf9Ryu
Virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 KP.3, LB.1 and KP.2.3 variants; SARSCoV2 JN.1 variant (BA.2.86.1.1), arising from BA.2.86.1 with substitution in spike (S) protein, S:L455S, exhib⬆️ fitness, outcompeted prev predominant XBB lineages, https://t.co/To7mJ0o8IH
“KP.3 accounts for 25% of COVID cases in the U.S. and is now the dominant variant. This knocks down previous frontrunner, the JN.1 variant, which spread globally last winter, and now makes up 22.5% of cases.” https://t.co/ZOnVQtlyP1
“There's another COVID variant you should know about: KP.3 now makes up 25% of COVID cases.” https://t.co/DEh2HZuLVi
There's another #COVID variant. KP.3 now makes up 25% of COVID cases. https://t.co/CPszMpuCVJ
There's another COVID variant you should know about: What CDC data says about KP.3 https://t.co/aloY8uf9VB