BA.5 Omicron Subvariant Pushes , Wave of Infections, As White House Mulls Booster Shots.<br />CNN reports that almost two-and-a-half <br />years into the COVID-19 pandemic, <br />a new variant has arrived, .<br />and experts say it's the most transmissible and infectious variant yet.<br />As the coronavirus has evolved into the <br />most recent Omicron subvariant, BA.5.<br />the pandemic isn't stopping anytime soon.<br />Per the World Health Organization, <br />BA.5 and BA.4 have sparked a <br />worldwide surge in COVID cases.<br />In the past couple of weeks, the world has seen <br />an uptick of 30% more coronavirus infections.<br />We have been watching this <br />virus evolve rapidly. We've <br />been planning and preparing <br />for this moment. , Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House's COVID-19 response coordinator, via CNN.<br />And the message that I want to get across to the American people is this: BA.5 is something we're closely monitoring, and most importantly... , Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House's COVID-19 response coordinator, via CNN.<br />... we know how <br />to manage it. , Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House's COVID-19 response coordinator, via CNN.<br />As a new wave of coronavirus hits the <br />United States, health officials are reportedly working toward allowing a second round of <br />booster shots for all adult citizens.<br />Experts say staying up to date with vaccinations is still the best way to avoid hospitalization or death
