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There are many variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ([[SARS-CoV-2]]), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 ([[COVID-19]]). Some are believed, or have been stated, to be of particular importance due to their potential for increased transmissibility, increased virulence, or reduced effectiveness of vaccines against them. These variants contribute to the continuation of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
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There are many variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ([[SARS-CoV-2]]). Some are believed, or have been stated, to be of particular importance due to their potential for increased transmissibility, increased virulence, or reduced effectiveness of vaccines against them. These variants contribute to the continuation of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
 
 
Five [[SARS-CoV-2 Variants]] have been designated as ''variants of concern'' by the [[World Health Organization]]: the [[COVID-19/Alpha Variant|Alpha]], [[COVID-19/Beta Variant|Beta]], [[COVID-19/Gamma Variant|Gamma]], [[COVID-19/Delta Variant|Delta]], and [[COVID-19/Omicron Variant|Omicron]] variants.<ref>''[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55404988 "Coronavirus variants and mutations: The science explained"]''</ref>
 
  
  
 
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The Delta variant was first found in [[India]] in late 2020.
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The Delta variant was first found in [[India]] in late 2020.<ref>https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/18/who-says-delta-is-becoming-the-dominant-covid-variant-globally.html</ref>
 
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The Omicron variant was first sequenced in Southern Africa. In November 2021, authorities in Botswana said that "the new virus was detected on four foreign nationals who had entered Botswana on the 7th November 2021, on a diplomatic mission." The four diplomats tested positive for [[COVID-19]] on November 11 as they were leaving, and genomic sequencing confirmed the variant on November 24.<ref>https://africatimes.com/2021/11/28/botswana-says-covid-variant-found-in-visiting-diplomats-but-from-where/</ref>
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There are many variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Some are believed, or have been stated, to be of particular importance due to their potential for increased transmissibility, increased virulence, or reduced effectiveness of vaccines against them. These variants contribute to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Delta

The Delta variant was first found in India in late 2020.[1] 2020: India

22 February: Bolton, England.

23 February: USA

26 February: Singapore

19 February: Fiji

March: Finland

21 April: Quebec, Canada

11 May: Philippines

7 June: North Macedonia

Omicron

The Omicron variant was first sequenced in Southern Africa. In November 2021, authorities in Botswana said that "the new virus was detected on four foreign nationals who had entered Botswana on the 7th November 2021, on a diplomatic mission." The four diplomats tested positive for COVID-19 on November 11 as they were leaving, and genomic sequencing confirmed the variant on November 24.[2]


 

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