FL.1.5.1 is also increasing. Both are XBB variants.
BA.2.86 has now been identified in 8 countries and 5 states. But it represents only a tiny share of cases in the US at the moment. Too early to know its impact. It has over 35 amino acid changes, which is a considerable divergence. However not all variants end up dominant, so we'll have to see what happens.
The new vaccines are likely to become available by mid-September. Early data suggests they will protect against the currently dominant variants. So get ready to roll your sleeves up again. And for those of you who are eligible, don't forget about the new RSV vaccines. Both vaccines can be taken simultaneously along with the influenza vaccine.