4 things to know about the latest COVID-19 subvariant that's caused increasing cases - Gainesville Times

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4 things to know about the latest COVID-19 subvariant that's caused increasing cases

Northeast Georgia Medical Center registered nurse Beverly Moss works in the hospital hallway Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Gainesville campus. - photo by Scott Rogers

07142022 COVID 3.jpg — Northeast Georgia Medical Center registered nurse Beverly Moss works in the hospital hallway Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Gainesville campus. - photo by Scott Rogers

COVID-19 cases at Northeast Georgia Health System have risen over the past two months as a highly contagious omicron subvariant lingers, though experts say cases are less severe than past strains.