Why BA.2.86 Covid strain is just another 'scariant'

A new Covid variant that sparked panic may be less infectious and deadly than previously feared.

BA.2.86 — or 'Pirola' — was and recently infected people with ease, prompting warnings from US and global health agencies.

Those fears spooked several colleges and businesses into bringing back mask mandates, while health officials in New York to don face coverings over Labor Day weekend.

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