Talking Points and FAQs: Some Good News About BA.2.86 (English, Spanish)
Talking Points and FAQs: Some Good News About BA.2.86 (English, Spanish)
The Public Good Projects, Hispanic Communications Network
Talking points and FAQs relay updates on the COVID-19 summer wave as hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise. Recent studies provide some good news about BA.2.86, the new variant causing concern around the world. The latest data are reassuring and show that existing antibodies work against the BA.2.86 variant, which is encouraging news for the effectiveness of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine coming this fall. These talking points can be used to inform communities about the variant. A related graphic is available here: Social Media: Graphic Shares News About BA.2.86 (English, Spanish).