New variant of Covid-19 named Lambda

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New Covid-19 Variant "Lambda" Found In South America, Says WHO

WHO has discovered a new variant of Covid-19 and have named it "Lambda". The scientists have listed it as a 'variable of interest,' the WHO implies that more research is needed to understand the strength of this virus. The variant was first spotted in Peru and has mostly affected Latin American countries. According to WHO, If the infection rate of the new variant was high, it will be categorised as a "variant of concern".

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 - 05:23 PM / by Anvitha Shetty

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