mike_honey_, 1 year ago

Here's the latest variant picture for Western Australia.

XBB.1.5 "Kraken" (21%) is the leading variant, but is declining. That is a relatively low frequency, reflecting the complex mix in WA.

There is some strong recent growth shown by the new XBB.2.3.2 variant (11%), descended from XBB "Gryphon".

Another growing variant is the new FK.1.1 (11%) - a newly classified descendant of CH.1.1 "Orthrus".

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (7%) is growing steadily, but appears a bit slower.

The sample volumes seem representative up to April 17.

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