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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs has recently received new gene sequencing results from the Caribbean Public Health Agency. The results indicate the presence of both the Omicron BA1 and BA2 Lineages. The Omicron BA2 variant is responsible for the new waves noted regionally and internationally.

Based on the data analysis, we note the upward trajectory of the 6th wave in country. We anticipate increasing numbers over the next few weeks. The Omicron sub-variant BA2 is characterized for high transmissibility. It is expected to affect entire households, productivity in the work places, school absenteeism for quarantine and isolation, increased hospitalization and Respiratory Clinic numbers.