Coronavirus January 17, 2023 2:09 pm

XBB.1.5, So-Called ‘Kraken' COVID Variant, Continues to Climb in Midwest

The new and highly contagious COVID variant dubbed XBB.1.5 roughly doubled its prevalence in the Midwest over the last week and experts say that growth will likely continue in the weeks ahead.

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