Contagious COVID-19 Subvariant Stirs Fears Of New Pandemic Wave

COVID-19 cases have risen sharply over the past few weeks, igniting concerns that a fifth pandemic wave could happen. A new highly contagious subvariant of the virus is responsible for the rise, which is driving up hospitalizations and worrying some health experts. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for Saturday TODAY.

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[barb]

I just came here to say my mind and body have been feeling fabulous since I stopped watching the news and ditched social media ... highly recommend

[ROZSBLUEJAY]

Between Covid, the war, the drought, the global warming, weather manipulation, over all climate change, inflation, rise of crime, and overturn of human rights, I am done. I can’t deal with this anymore.

[rookerycephapirin]

*STEPS TO END PANDEMIC*

1) DO NOT GET TESTED
2) DO NOT GET JABBED
3) TURN OFF TELEVISION

[ms.relaxation]

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[mr_d]

Actually it’s the media that’s stirring the fear.

[chumbersdee]

It shouldn't be about the cases, but about the deaths

[maryvicente]

Just. Stop. We’re not buying this anymore.

[richyp]

Imagine still believing that this is about your health. 😂😂

[sugarbear]

Isn't the media stirring up fears

[justiceiscoming]

This is the warm up. In a little while, the media will let you know mail-in voting is the best way to stay safe. They will let you know you don't have to stay up to watch the results, because with COVID, it could take days or weeks to figure out how many votes they need, I mean, to count all the votes.

[philmole]

Nobody cares anymore, nor should they.

[ericraycarta]

When are people gonna stop living in fear

[shaniceforwhat]

I’m sure I caught this strain. Had severe back pain and gastrointestinal issues.

[seagullclub]

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[TMarie]

It's a milder form of the omnivariant

[connieyoung]

All the variants have been contagious. A contagious variant isn't really a news flash.

[francisjohnson]

I am so through with this COVID. I stay home mostly, wear a mask and gave had my vaccinations and two boosters . That should be enough protection.

[blomst]

No, YOU are stirring fears, that’s the whole point

[ndn]

The mayor never saw a camera he wouldn't talk into if he spent more time doing hes job then interviews nyc would be safer

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