In this week's Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry podcast, we bring you another rendition of our COVID-19 update. We're discussing the most recent information on COVID-19, particularly the most recent omicron variant BA.5, which has quickly replaced older strains as the one that predominates in this country. Today, I'm going to discuss why the BA.5 area has quickly risen to the top strain in this nation in less than three weeks and why we should be concerned. This week's episode will focus on; Recent COVID-19 update What is the BA.5 COVID-19 variant Symptoms of the Ba.5 COVID-19 variant What is different about this variant How you should prepare to deal with this new variant Why you should be worried Links/Resources: Dr. Berry's Website DrBerryPierreTV Dr. Pierre's Healthchecks Dr. Berry's Twitter Dr. Berry's Instagram Dr. Berry's Clubhouse Dr. Berry's TikTok page What is the BA.2 COVID Variant? CDC COVID Data Tracker The Omicron BA.5 variant is driving COVID reinfections across the US. Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting (If you are looking to expand your social reach and make your process automated then Pierre Medical Consulting is for you) Dr. Pierre's Resources – These are some of the tools I use to become successful using social media My Amazon Store – Check out all of the book recommendations you heard in the episode