Omicron BA.5 Surge: 5 Ways to Stay Safe July 25, 2022 AutoBot Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Omicron Variant, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Disease Rates, Insurance, Masks, Paxlovid (Drug), Tests (Medical), Vaccination and Immunization, Viruses 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.