- BA.3.2 has gone from ~8% to ~44% of all sequences in Scotland over the course of December. Larger sample sizes in a smaller nation (Scotland), unsurprisingly present a much more consistent picture in variant trends than smaller sample sizes over a much larger, more heterogeneous country (Germany).Jan 26, 2026 17:41
- "If BA.3.2 spreads globally, it must be assessed whether the upcoming LP.8.1-adapted booster vaccines provide sufficient protection, especially for vulnerable groups."