A new hybrid COVID-19 variant dubbed XE

A new strain of Omicron, called XE, is spreading in Japan. XE is a hybrid of the two now-familiar strains of Omicron: BA.1 and BA.2. 
XE is known as a recombinant variant, which forms some genetic material from another SARS-CoV-2 strain. XE has three mutations that aren’t present in all BA.1 or BA.2 strains. Therefore, I expect as with other kinds of variant[s], most will die off relatively quickly.

We can still employ protective measures to slow and suppress the virus by means of regular testing, wearing good quality masks and improved ventilation. All these measures reduce the chances of getting co-infected and becoming a host to a new recombinant.