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New 'stealth Omicron' strain - symptoms and why it's 'under investigation'

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A new Covid variant - 'Stealth Omicron' - has been confirmed as being watched by health officials. The UK Health and Science Agency (UKHSA) has classified it as a 'variant under investigation' - a level below 'variant of concern'.

As Omicron rages, it's possible for further new variants to develop, which is why health chiefs are closely watching as it evolves.

The sub-strain of Omicron called BA.2 has been dubbed 'stealth Omicron' due to its infectiousness and ability to evade vaccines, The Mirror reports.

Despite high booster and overall vaccination rates, cases of the virus remain high and the 'stealth Omicron' sub-variant is raising questions.So what is it and what do we know so far?

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