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From Delta to Omicron: All about Covid-19 and its many variants

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

Explained: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants

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.

Cases of Lambda Covid-19 variant found in Canada

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.

Explained: Lambda, a Covid-19 variant of interest

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.

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