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Very contagious omicron subvariant expected to take hold in Colorado

Colorado health officials are preparing as the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant of COVID is making its way into Colorado.

January 09, 2023
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“We’ve already seen some activity in Colorado. I suspect this will ramp up,” Dr. Jaya Kumar, the chief medical officer at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, said.

She expects to see an increase in cases, but not an increase in the severity of illness.

Fox31 reports on this developing story.

Published:
January 09, 2023
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Swedish Medical Center

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