NYPost: Deadly Lambda variant could be neutralizing vaccines, new study says
As the US struggles to suppress the rapidly advancing coronavirus Delta variant, new evidence has emerged that the latest Lambda mutation — ravaging parts of South America — won’t be slowed by vaccines.
In a July 28 report appearing on bioRxiv, where the study awaits peer review prior to getting published, researchers in Japan are sounding the alarm on the C.37 variant, dubbed Lambda.
And it’s proven just as virulent as Delta thanks to a similar mutation making them even more contagious.
The strain has been contained in 26 countries, including substantial outbreaks in Chile, Peru, Argentina and Ecuador.
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Update #1: It Is Time To Pay Close Attention To The Lambda Variant Now Devastating South America (Forbes)
Update #2: Here’s Why Experts Are Keeping an Eye on the Lambda Coronavirus Variant (Prevention)
WNU Editor: I remember at the start of he pandemic all the health experts were saying that the worse case scenario was to have a coronavirus that would continue to mutate and become more infectious and deadly with each new strain. It looks like the worst fears have been realized.
