Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 possibly more likely to infect those who are vaccinated, officials say
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New York City health authorities warned that the highly transmissible omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 may be more likely to infect those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
The department added that getting vaccinated against the virus, including receiving an updated booster shot, remains the best way to protect against hospitalization and death, including from new variants. Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News and Fox Business Digital.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, XBB.1.5 accounts for 43% of cases in the U.S.
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