New strain of XBB coronavirus. 5 found in 29 countries, no cases of the disease caused by it have yet been registered in Ukraine. It is reported by the Ministry of Health. " 5 already found in 29 countries. Laboratory and epidemiological studies are underway to find out how XBB. 5 is more severe than other circulating subtypes. There is not enough information available yet to assess any change in the severity of infection associated with this subtype.. The Ministry of Health notes that the HVV strain. 5 first detected in the US in October 2022. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is already second only to the original Omicron subtype, or 40% of all confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in the US.. As of the beginning of January, a new strain of HVV. 5 not found in Ukraine, coronavirus situation under control. The Center for Public Health regularly carries out molecular epidemiological surveillance of SARS-CoV2, and since the beginning of such surveillance, 928 sequencing has already been done. The Ministry of Health notes that vaccination is the main means to protect yourself from the severe course of the disease with coronavirus and potentially new subtypes.. Recall that British hospitals are overcrowded with patients with coronavirus. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called an emergency meeting to address the health concerns caused by the rise in the incidence of coronavirus disease. Earlier it was reported that China was covered by a new wave of coronavirus. News on Telegram. Subscribe to our channel https://t. me/korrespondentnet Author: 1.