An extra-contagious version of the omicron variant that has been rising in parts of Europe and Asia has now been detected in Louisville.
According to Louisville Metro Health, the new variant BA.2 has been found in wastewater.
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BA.2 has caused about 35% of cases in the U.S. last week, up from 22% the week before, according to new estimates from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which were posted on Tuesday.
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BA.2 coronavirus variant detected in Louisville waste water