Here’s what you need to know about the lambda Covid variant
Posted: 2021, Jul 31, Sat, 4:36 pm
The lambda variant, or “C.37” as the lineage has been designated, has been spreading rapidly in South America, particularly in Peru where the earliest documented samples of the virus date from August 2020.
WHO reported that “lambda has been associated with substantive rates of community transmission in multiple countries, with rising prevalence over time concurrent with increased Covid-19 incidence”
The WHO noted in its June 15 report that the lambda variant had been detected in 29 countries, territories or areas in five WHO regions, although it has a stronger presence in South America.
“Authorities in Peru reported that 81% of Covid-19 cases sequenced since April 2021 were associated with Lambda.
In mid-June, the WHO said “lambda carries a number of mutations with suspected phenotypic implications, such as a potential increased transmissibility or possible increased resistance to neutralizing antibodies.”
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/09/covid-h ... riant.html
WHO reported that “lambda has been associated with substantive rates of community transmission in multiple countries, with rising prevalence over time concurrent with increased Covid-19 incidence”
The WHO noted in its June 15 report that the lambda variant had been detected in 29 countries, territories or areas in five WHO regions, although it has a stronger presence in South America.
“Authorities in Peru reported that 81% of Covid-19 cases sequenced since April 2021 were associated with Lambda.
In mid-June, the WHO said “lambda carries a number of mutations with suspected phenotypic implications, such as a potential increased transmissibility or possible increased resistance to neutralizing antibodies.”
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/09/covid-h ... riant.html