Omicron subvariant reported in the Western U.P.

UPPER MICHIGAN – A subvariant of the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been detected in Upper Michigan.  Baraga, Houghton, and Marquette Counties have reported at least one subvariant case so far, known as Omicron variant BA.2.  It is considered more transmissible but has similar symptoms to omicron. At least three cases of Omicron BA.2 have been identified in Baraga County, and at least one in Houghton County so far.  The Western U.P. Health Department (WUPHD) says case numbers are low, but the public should be informed of new developments.  WUPHD oversees Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties.