COVID-19 Variants Of Concern

• Here are the COVID-19 variants scientists are watching alongside Delta

  The Delta variant is striking unvaccinated populations in many countries and has proven capable of infecting a higher proportion of vaccinated people than its predecessors.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2021
  
• U.K. seeks modified AstraZeneca shots to tackle Beta COVID-19 variant

  Oxford considers the variant top priority for vaccine developers, and AstraZeneca has targeted the development of new vaccines against variants by the autumn.

  Health

  Jun 2, 2021
  
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• Kingston medical officer of health asks for diligence as COVID-19 variants spread

  Dr. Keiran Moore says half of the region's variant cases are B.1.1.7. strains, but the other half are likely a mixture of the P.1 or B.1.351 strains.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2021
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• With COVID-19 variant cases on the rise, what do experts recommend?

  New variants first detected in countries like Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and Britain have cropped up in Canada recently.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2021