Viruses evolve. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is no exception. So the emergence of variants is no surprise, and not every new genetic mutation poses a serious threat.

COVID-19's Lambda variant: Worth watching, but no cause for alarm

Scientists are concerned that a highly contagious new COVID-19 strain devastating Peru might be immune to vaccinations. The C.37 strain, known as the Lambda variant, was first found in Peru in December 2020, accounting for fewer than 1% of all new cases.

COVID-19: Lambda variant may be more resistant to vaccines than other strains

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the existence of a new COVID-19 "variant of interest" known as 'Lambda.' It was initially detected in Peru in August 2020, and it has since been reported in 29 nations around the world, mostly in Latin America, including Argentina and Chile.

Lambda: New variant of COVID-19 that is affecting 29 countries

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