Beta COVID-19 Variant
This variant appears to spread more easily, with approximately 50% increased transmission compared to previous distribution variants. It also reduces the efficacy of some antibodies produced by previous COVID-19 infections or COVID-19 vaccines.
Other COVID-19 Variants of Interest
Since the advent of Delta, COVID-19 variants have evolved and continued to spread. The World Health Organization has identified the Eta, Iota, Kappa, and Lambda variants as “variants of interest” and tracked 13 additional variants that occurred in the United States, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia, Colombia, and other countries. Recent studies have shown that Lambda variants infect more than 80% of Peru’s population, suggesting that they may have a greater ability to infect and avoid immunity.
However, there are still many unclear points regarding Lambda variants. Dr. Rhoads says the variant is on the radar, but it’s too early to determine its impact. Fortunately, a new vaccine strategy to produce vaccines with multiple immunogenicity is underway. These vaccines will use a wide variety of vaccines containing antigen-coated nanoparticles to provide a high level of diverse antibody response. It brings new hope for the prevention and control of SARS-CoV-2 in the future.
Will there be more new COVID-19 variants? Experts say that mutations will still occur as long as the coronavirus spreads throughout the population.
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