Here's the latest variant picture for New Zealand.

XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (28%) has rebounded to overtake CH.1.1.* "Orthrus" (25%). XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (16%) and XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (19%) are still significant.

The new EG.5.* variant (5%) is present and growing, but is not significant yet.

The vigorous mix of variants implies increased immediate reinfection risks for those relying on immunity from a prior infection. Every variant is a minority of the recent samples.

The sample volumes seem representative up to July 10.

#COVID19 #NZ #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #CH_1_1 #Orthrus #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion
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Here's the latest variant picture for Western Australia.

"Deltacron" XBC.* (31%) and XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (31%) are the leading variants in a messy soup.

Among the individual lineages, there was recent growth in XBB.1.9.1 (12%) - a "Hyperion" sub-lineage.

The XBC.1.3 sub-lineage (14%) is the most common from that variant, vs XBC.1.6.* in South Australia.

The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem representative up to July 6.

#COVID19 #Australia #QLD #Brisbane #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBC #Deltacron @auscovid19

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for New South Wales, Australia.

XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (29%) and XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (28%) are the leading variants in a messy soup.

Among the individual lineages, there was recent growth in XBB.1.16.2 (11%).

The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem representative up to July 4.

#COVID19 #Australia #NSW #Sydney #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus @auscovid19

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for New Zealand.

CH.1.1.* "Orthrus" (36%) rebounded to a leading position, in a close contest with XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (29%) and XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (29%).

The vigorous mix of variants implies increased immediate reinfection risks for those relying on immunity from a prior infection. Every variant is a minority of the recent samples.

The sample volumes seem representative up to June 22. Unfortunately, the update cycle for NZ seems to have fallen back to once a month. Any successful new variant will likely already be widespread by the time it appears in this data. More timely summarised frequencies are shared weekly (not via GISAID), but for a very limited set of variants.

#COVID19 #NZ #CH_1_1 #Orthrus #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion
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Here's the latest variant picture for Victoria.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (34%) is taking it's turn to dominate, following XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (24%).

XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (13%) has been declining steadily.

The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

#COVID19 #Australia #VIC #Melbourne #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken @auscovid19
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Here's the latest variant picture for China.

XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (39%) was driving the 2nd wave of recombinant lineages, with perhaps some slow growth for XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (24%).

There was a fairly dramatic surge in XBB.1.22.* "Bellatrix" (60%) in early June. Note that the samples from June 6 onwards are almost all from Hubei province (Wuhan region).

This looks like a clear signal of a fresh wave of reinfections. I couldn't find any current info on the situation in Hubei.

The sample volumes seem representative up to June 1, perhaps a week later for Hubei province.

#COVID19 #China #Hubei #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_22 #Bellatrix
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Here's the latest variant picture for the United Kingdom.

XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (39%) is driving the current wave, taking over from XBB.1.5 "Kraken" (26%).

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (21%) is also rising.

The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

#COVID19 #UK #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus
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Here's the latest variant picture for Western Australia.

XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (40%) and XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (31%), appear to be battling for dominance

The sample volumes seem representative up to June 1.

#COVID19 #Australia #WA #Perth #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus @auscovid19

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for Queensland, Australia.

It's difficult to interpret as sample volumes are very low and patchy. There's a lengthy gap where <10 samples were shared, between May 13 and May 24.

XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (24%) may have returned to dominance. It looks like the many sub-lineages including EG.* and FL.* are making a contribution

#COVID19 #QLD #Brisbane #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken @auscovid19

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for New South Wales, Australia.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (32%) is taking it's turn to dominate, following XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (25%).

XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (14%) has been declining steadily.

Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.

The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem representative up to June 5.

#COVID19 #Australia #NSW #Sydney #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus @auscovid19

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for Victoria.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (34%) is taking it's turn to dominate, following XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (24%).

XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (12%) has been declining steadily.

Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.

The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem representative up to June 5.

#COVID19 #Australia #VIC #Melbourne #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus @auscovid19

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for Western Australia.

The XBC.* Deltacron variant clan (31%) appears to have surged to dominance, although recent samples are a bit patchy.

You could throw a blanket over XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (20%), XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (19%) and CH.1.1.* "Orthrus" (17%) variants.

XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (9%) is still significant, along with XBB.2.3.* "Acrux" (9%).

The variant mix in WA continues to be uniquely chaotic, reflecting its situation as a global crossroads. Even WA residents who've been racking up regular reinfections are likely to meet new variants capable of overcoming their immunity. Four variants are at 17%+ frequency, with another two around 10%.

The sample volumes seem representative up to May 16.

#COVID19 #Australia #WA #Perth #XBC #Deltacron #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #CH_1_1 #Orthrus @auscovid19
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Here's the latest variant picture for Switzerland.

XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (42%) and XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (37%) have been dueling for dominance.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (23%) is rising sharply, and will be the next to challenge.

Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.

The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem representative up to May 5.

#COVID19 #Switzerland #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for the United Kingdom.

XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (40%) has been declining steadily.

The challenge from XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (24%) appears to be fading.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (22%) has been growing steadily.

Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.

The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem somewhat representative up to May 18, although the volume appears to be declining, unfortunately.

#COVID19 #UK #XBB_1_5 #Kraken #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus
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Here's the latest variant picture for South Korea.

XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (50%) has continued to dominate, with XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (22%) slowly declining.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (14%) is rising, and might be the next to challenge.

Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.

The vigorous mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem representative up to May 14.

#COVID19 #SouthKorea #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for Japan.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (30%) seems to have taken over dominance from XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (25%).

XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (20%) is still significant.

XBB.2.3.* "Acrux" (7%) is rising, and might be the next to challenge.

Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.

The vigorous mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem representative up to May 8.

#COVID19 #Japan #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for Malaysia.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (39%) now looks dominant over XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (22%).

XBB.2.3.* "Acrux" (11%) is rising, and might be the next to challenge.

Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.

The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem representative up to May 18, but look a bit patchy.

#COVID19 #Malaysia #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_2_3 #Acrux

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for Thailand.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (47%) is now dominant over XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (26%) and XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (19%).

Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.

The mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem representative up to May 16.

#COVID19 #Thailand #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for Queensland, Australia.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (32%) has surged to dominance.

The XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (24%) and XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (19%) variants are still significant.

The "Deltacron" XBC.* variant (11%) and CH.1.1.* "Orthrus" (14%) are still in the frame.

Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.

The vigorous mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem representative up to May 3. There are almost no sequences shared since that date - hopefully only a temporary bottleneck.

#COVID19 #QLD #Brisbane #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_5 #Kraken @auscovid19

Interactive genomic sequencing dataviz, code, acknowledgements and more info here:
https://github.com/Mike-Honey/covid-19-genomes#readme

Here's the latest variant picture for New South Wales.

XBB.1.16.* "Arcturus" (29%) continues to battle XBB.1.9.* "Hyperion" (28%) for dominance.

XBB.1.5.* "Kraken" (18%) has been declining steadily, but is still significant.

Be alert for conjunctivitis symptoms, particularly associated with the Arcturus variant.

The vigorous mix of very different variants poses a raised immediate re-infection risk for anyone relying on natural immunity from a recent infection.

The sample volumes seem somewhat representative up to May 25, although the volume appears to be declining, unfortunately.

#COVID19 #NSW #Sydney #XBB_1_9 #Hyperion #XBB_1_16 #Arcturus #XBB_1_5 #Kraken @auscovid19
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