Omicron subvariants BA.5.2, BF.7 responsible for latest coronavirus outbreak in China: WHO

02:30:00 PM, Thursday 5th of January 2023 | in coronavirus

The World Health Organization on Wednesday said that the data submitted by China shows Omicron subvariants BA.5.2 and BF.7 are predominant that are accounting for 97.5 per cent of all local infections, according to the statement released by WHO. Notably, China submitted the genomic data, which China's CDC described as imported as well as locally-acquired cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections.