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nilram

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Tue Mar 24, 2026, 07:39 PM

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Lab studies showed that the new BA.3.2 strain evades the body’s protective antibodies activated by Covid vaccines “likely because of spike protein mutations,” highlighting the need for more data on the effectiveness of the shots.

“The 2025–2026 LP.8.1-adapted mRNA Covid-19 vaccine demonstrates protection against currently predominant JN.1 strains but had the lowest antibody neutralization against BA.3.2 in a laboratory study of seven variants, potentially affecting vaccine-conferred protection,” the researchers said.

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New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 24 OP

Great, and our busiest airports are jam-packed with people waiting in line for hours. tanyev Mar 24 #1

Never fear my friends... EarthFirst Mar 24 #2

Add RFK Jr to that and... sheshe2 Mar 24 #9

And rfkjr will be able to dissect us for his morbid interests. erronis Mar 24 #12

Probably. sheshe2 Mar 24 #14

Tastes like chicken 🐔. rubbersole Mar 24 #15

Eeeeeeew! sheshe2 Mar 24 #17

But not as good as roadside armadillo. The Madcap Mar 24 #21

Nothing beats a Montana and Wyoming Dan Mar 24 #23

'Round here in Philly and the 'burbs BumRushDaShow Mar 24 #25

If it is similar to the previous variant, it's likely not a big deal Fiendish Thingy Mar 24 #3

Article says... 2naSalit Mar 24 #5

Well, if it shares some genetic code with the previous one, it would Fiendish Thingy Mar 24 #7

Indeed. 2naSalit Mar 24 #8

Yeah, we got our shots, but we're still staying home. calimary Mar 24 #13

maybe, but... elduge Mar 24 #10

I got COVID for the first time Farmer-Rick Mar 25 #31

OMG mahina Mar 25 #35

After my second infection, I later succumbed to "Long Covid" (aka PASC) Pluvious Mar 25 #36

Thanks so much Farmer-Rick Mar 26 #37

(comment 1 removed) nilram Mar 24 #24

File under "What the Hell Else Can Go Wrong." Vinca Mar 24 #4

Antivax conservatives have another chance to own the vaccinated libs IronLionZion Mar 24 #6

or death Attilatheblond Mar 24 #11

If rump gets out and about, just sayin' Captain Zero Mar 24 #26

The new food pyramid will fix this right? progressoid Mar 24 #16

Now it's a food funnel. The Madcap Mar 24 #22

Greeeeat!!! Mierda45 was importing South Africaners last year n/t aggiesal Mar 24 #18

I'm actually surprised the CDC is still functioning at all. surfered Mar 24 #19

It's being monitored Tom Dyer Mar 24 #20

A reminder...wear your masks at No Kings 3! regnaD kciN Mar 24 #27

Over my gaiter with my reflective sunglasses or under it? littlemissmartypants Mar 25 #32

I'll wait for an article with fewer weasel words Warpy Mar 24 #28

Natural immunity? Aussie105 Mar 24 #29

No worries. Brainworm Bobby is working Hassler Mar 25 #30

coffee and bleach enema? rpannier Mar 25 #33

I am hoping Maher-alago gets it rpannier Mar 25 #34