Originally Posted by DropTank

Is BA.5 Dangerous.
Well, mildly in its present form.

It spreads at a rate similar to measles, which is significant.
It mutates as a heightened rate, which is significant.
It now has minor or no symptoms with most, which is (kinda) good for individuals.

BA.5 has more effect on the lungs which will cause some to skip directly to pneumonia, with out the extra symptoms, can progress rapidly without immediate diagnosis.

Its ability to mutate in weak hosts at a considerable rate might be significant.

Very highly transmissible, quick mutations, low symptoms is actually a really REALLY bad combination for future lethality.

But we're long past the point of doing the right thing to contain COVID.

We're just along for the ride now.