[Preprint] Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants BA.2 is even more transmissible than the original variant.

Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC subvariants BA.1 and BA.2: Evidence from Danish Households – medRxiv

Commentaries:

Study suggests BA.2 COVID-19 subvariant more contagious – CIDRAP

‘Stealth Omicron’ spreads more than original strain: study – MedicalXpress

The new Omicron subtype BA.2 could prolong the current wave of COVID-19 infection, scientists say- Business Insider

Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)

New Preprint Out!
“Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC subvariants BA.1 and BA.2: Evidence from Danish Households”
We investigate the secondary attack rate (SAR) in #Omicron BA.1 vs. BA.2 households in Demark, 20 December 2021 – 18 January 2022.https://t.co/F3XBH2LnW9
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— Frederik Plesner Lyngse (@LyngseF) January 31, 2022