Omicron BA.5 Surge: 5 Ways to Stay Safe August 2, 2022 AutoBot Content Type: Service, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Omicron Variant, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Disease Rates, Masks, Paxlovid (Drug), Tests (Medical), Vaccination and Immunization 0 The BA.5 surge is a reminder that we need to take precautions to avoid illness, slow the relentless cycle of new variants and minimize the disruption to our daily lives.