Vaccine-resistant lambda variant is in the US
(Worthy News) – A new coronavirus mutation known as the lambda variant that is thought to have increased resistance to vaccines has appeared in the United States.
Also known as C.37, the lambda variant was first discovered in Peru in November 2020. Peru has been one of the countries hit hardest by the pandemic, with 595 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 people, the highest in the world. Peru has relied heavily on the Chinese vaccine known as Sinopharm, which is 79% effective at preventing hospitalizations. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are 94% effective against hospitalization.
The lambda variant has since spread to eight countries in South America and 41 countries around the world, according to global science initiative GISAID. [ Source: Washington Examiner (Read More…) ]
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