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‘Frankenstein’ Omicron subvariant XE detected in UK, India and Thailand
NY Post ^ | April 7, 2022 | Joshua Rhett Miller

Posted on 04/07/2022 11:24:03 AM PDT by conservative98

A “Frankenstein”-style new Omicron subvariant is spreading in the UK — and some experts fear the mutation may be the most contagious form yet of COVID-19.

The XE variant — which has also been confirmed in India and Thailand — is a mix of Omicron’s BA.1 strain and the new “stealth” BA.2 form, the Daily Beast reported.

Such mutations are known as “recombinants,” and occur when a person gets infected with two or more variants at a time and they combine “Frankenstein” style, the outlet reported.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: fakenews; frankenstein; propaganda; xe
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To: Vermont Lt; conservative98
Vermont Lt :" Weren’t they all made in a lab?

Yes, and last known that Lab in Wuhan is still open for business.
" Gain of function" has been very effective economically and politically,
but there is no longer any supervision , or overview.
But they are still in business...

21 posted on 04/07/2022 11:41:14 AM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt
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To: Angelino97

Back to just counting cases. No hospitalizations or deaths???


22 posted on 04/07/2022 11:42:47 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Eccl10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.)
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To: conservative98

XE viriant eh? Sounds like a car model. What is next, the super sport or perhaps grand Cherokee where you immediately qualify for any job??


23 posted on 04/07/2022 11:43:30 AM PDT by Mouton (The enemy of the people is the media )
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To: conservative98
A “Frankenstein”-style new Omicron subvariant is spreading in the UK — and some experts fear the mutation may be the most contagious form yet of COVID-19.

That’s what this is all about. Buncha wankers.

24 posted on 04/07/2022 11:44:02 AM PDT by Allegra
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To: clearcarbon

The XE version has been described as “like and allergy”.


25 posted on 04/07/2022 11:45:00 AM PDT by chuckles
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To: conservative98

‘Frankenstein’ Omicron subvariant XE detected in UK, India and Thailand

Is Omicron available in XLE trim? Leather seating. Alloy rims. Sun roof. The works.


26 posted on 04/07/2022 11:47:05 AM PDT by Flick Lives (The CDC. Brought to you by Pfizer)
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To: conservative98

“Frankencron” Sounds even more scary.


27 posted on 04/07/2022 11:52:48 AM PDT by READINABLUESTATE (It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies.)
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To: chuckles
"The XE version has been described as “like and allergy”.

A half Allerest tablet eliminates symptoms in minutes.
28 posted on 04/07/2022 11:57:01 AM PDT by clearcarbon (Fraudulent elections have consequences.)
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To: conservative98

They named a variant after Pelosi, its about time!


29 posted on 04/07/2022 12:01:43 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: 1Old Pro
Is there any truth to the rumor that
the CDC has a new job:
Scary Disease Title Writer!
30 posted on 04/07/2022 12:08:12 PM PDT by budj (Combat vet, 2nd of three generations.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Oh, please, after you. No, no, I insist.


31 posted on 04/07/2022 12:10:47 PM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: conservative98

Gotta justify those mail-in ballots in November, dontcha know?


32 posted on 04/07/2022 12:19:36 PM PDT by Buckeye Battle Cry (Progressivism is socialism. Venezuela is how it ends.)
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To: conservative98

I believe there will be an ‘incumbent’ variant that will tear through the states right around October.


33 posted on 04/07/2022 12:24:28 PM PDT by Mobilemitter (Stolen elections have consequences....)
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To: Little Ray
Now we have the Frankenstein Variant.

Only way to fight that is with a Frankenshot. Oh wait...

34 posted on 04/07/2022 12:26:42 PM PDT by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
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To: conservative98

Just wait till the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde variant hits!

THAT will be the one that does everyone in!


35 posted on 04/07/2022 12:52:28 PM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: conservative98

Call it the Andromeda strain and be done with it.

5.56mm


36 posted on 04/07/2022 12:56:28 PM PDT by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho need to go.)
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To: conservative98

What are the cool symptoms for this one? Frostbite on your toes and ears?


37 posted on 04/07/2022 1:33:27 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Don't blame me, I voted for President Trump. Let's Go Brandon! FJB!)
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To: conservative98

OK, who’s got the “Oh, no, not this **** again” meme...


38 posted on 04/07/2022 1:37:23 PM PDT by mewzilla (We need to repeal RCV wherever it's in use and go back to dumb voting machines.)
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To: conservative98
Frankenstein
39 posted on 04/07/2022 1:41:40 PM PDT by kosciusko51
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To: conservative98

Is that like Murder Hornets?


40 posted on 04/07/2022 7:50:44 PM PDT by ModelBreaker
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