COVID-19 and some facts about variants of the virus that causes it

COVID-19 and some facts about variants of the virus that causes it

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The initial Omicron variant was discovered in Botswana and South Africa In late November 2021.

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Omicron's subvariants are thought to be particularly effective at spreading, COVID-19

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Delta variant was initially discovered in India in the late 2020s

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According to estimates, Delta was 80–90% more contagious than the Alpha variant

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Delta AY.4.2 variant was said to be 10-20% more contagious than the Delta variant

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Delta AY.4.2 didn't seem to increase the likelihood of being hospitalised or dying.

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Near the end of 2020, the Beta variant was discovered in South Africa and spread to other nations

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Compared to the original coronavirus strain, beta was approximately 50% more infectious

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In November 2020, Alpha first emerged in Great Britain

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Alpha quickly spread all over the world and took over as the main variant in the US.

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