January 12, 2022 7:25 pm
All viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 -- that causes Covid-19 -- change over time, a phenomenon known as mutation. A virus with one or more new mutations is referred to as a 'variant' of the original virus, according to WHO
August 11, 2021 10:44 am
Scientists remain focused on Delta, now the dominant variant rising rapidly around the world, but are tracking others to see what may one day take its place.
July 09, 2021 1:44 pm
Early studies, including one by New York University, suggest Lambda may be a bit resistant to antibodies produced by the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
July 13, 2021 9:37 am
Lambda Covid variant: It is not newly discovered, but is the dominant strain in Peru, where it originated, and has recently spread in smaller numbers to several countries. While India has not yet reported a case, any new variant is a cause for concern.




