Strain of the SARS-CoV-2 variant that emerged in the United Kingdom in September 2020 and then in numerous countries, including the United States (US), at the end of December 2020.
Associated with increased transmissibility (i.e., more efficient and rapid transmission), hospitalizations, and deaths.
Beta Variant (B.1.351)
Strain of the SARS-CoV-2 variant known as B.1.351 that emerged in South Africa in December 2020.
Associated with increased transmissibility, but minimal changes in hospitalizations and deaths.
Delta Variant (B.1.617.2)
Strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus known as B.1.617.2 that emerged in India and became a variant of concern in May 2021.
Associated with increased transmissibility, hospitalizations, and deaths. See Strains of SARS-CoV-2 Causing Covid-19.
Omicron Variant (B.1.1.519)
Strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus known as B.1.1.529 that emerged in South Africa and became a variant of concern in November 2021.
Associated with increased transmissibility, but likely decreased hospitalizations and deaths per infected individual.
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Alpha Variant (B.1.1.7)
Strain of the SARS-CoV-2 variant that emerged in the United Kingdom in September 2020 and then in numerous countries, including the United States (US), at the end of December 2020.
Associated with increased transmissibility (i.e., more efficient and rapid transmission), hospitalizations, and deaths.
Beta Variant (B.1.351)
Strain of the SARS-CoV-2 variant known as B.1.351 that emerged in South Africa in December 2020.
Associated with increased transmissibility, but minimal changes in hospitalizations and deaths.
Delta Variant (B.1.617.2)
Strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus known as B.1.617.2 that emerged in India and became a variant of concern in May 2021.
Associated with increased transmissibility, hospitalizations, and deaths. See Strains of SARS-CoV-2 Causing Covid-19.
Omicron Variant (B.1.1.519)
Strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus known as B.1.1.529 that emerged in South Africa and became a variant of concern in November 2021.
Associated with increased transmissibility, but likely decreased hospitalizations and deaths per infected individual.
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