Healthier Oklahoma Coalition To Host Update On COVID-19 In The State

The Healthier Oklahoma Coalition will host an update on Tuesday to discuss several topics, including the spread of a new COVID-19 subvariant.

The CDC says the highly contagious omicron subvariant, called XBB.1.5 accounts for 43% of cases in the United States and is driving an increase in cases over the last six weeks.

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Many health experts still stress the importance of getting vaccinated, washing your hands and staying away from others while sick.

Tuesday's update is set to take place at 12 p.m.