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What question do you have about the new COVID-19 subvariant?

A new COVID-19 subvariant has now been confirmed in multiple provinces in Canada. The Omicron offshoot is also rising rapidly south of the border, and scientists say it could soon be a dominant strain in the U.S. and other countries.

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The Omicron offshoot XBB.1.5 is quickly spreading in the U.S. and has been reported in 29 countries. Scientists say it could dominate COVID-19 cases. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

A new COVID-19 subvariant has now been confirmed in multiple provinces in Canada.

The Omicron offshoot is also rising rapidly south of the border and scientists say it could become a dominant strain in the U.S. and other countries.

Our question this week: What question do you have about the new COVID-19 subvariant? How is COVID affecting you right now?

Plus, this week's Ask Me Anything segment focuses on sleep. Dr. Charles Samuels will join us to answer questions about people who are having trouble sleeping. What would you like to know?

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