CDC identifies new COVID variants that accounted for 11.4% of new cases in week ending Oct. 15
October 17, 2022 at 11:36 AM EDT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a new COVID variant dubbed BQ.1 and a descendant called BQ.1.1 have gained traction in the U.S., accounting for 11.4% of new cases across the nation in the week ending Oct. 15.