WHO Declares 'Eris' Covid Strain As 'Variant Of Interest’ As Cases Rise Globally
The fast-spreading variant, the most prevalent in the United States with an estimated more than 17% of cases, has been detected in China, South Korea, Japan and Canada, among other countries.
Aug 11, 2023, 07:53 AM IST
Kappa strain a ‘variant of interest’, says Centre after two cases found in Uttar Pradesh
NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul said that Kappa strain was also found in India in the months of February and March, however, it was suppressed after Delta variant became dominant.
Jul 10, 2021, 08:58 AM IST
COVID-19 Lambda variant: Symptoms, origin, nomenclature of the ‘highly transmissible’ virus
The newly found Lambda variant in South America has been designated as the 'variant of interest' by the World Health Organisation.
Jul 08, 2021, 12:09 PM IST
