-: Where – First spotted in the UK -: When – September 2020
Facts About B.1.1.7
-: Spread Across: B.1.1.7 is present in 73 countries. -: How Infectious: 56% and 70% more than its viral predecessors. -: Risk: People infected with B.1.1.7 may face a higher risk of death.
Variant 2 - B.1.351
-: Where – First found in South Africa -: When – October 2020
Facts About B.1.351
-: Spread Across: B.1.351 has spread to 31 countries. -: How Infectious: 50% more transmissible. -: Risk: Vaccines may not provide much protection against B.1.351; more worrisome than B.1.1.7.
Variant 3 - P.1
-: Where – This variant is from Brazil -: When – December 2020
Facts About P.1
-: Spread Across: P.1 has been reported in nine countries. -: How Infectious: 50% more contagious that the original version of the virus. -: Risk: P.1 may evade antibodies generated from previous infections or a vaccine.
Variant 4 - CAL.20C
-: Where – First detected in California -: When – July 2020
Facts About CAL.20C
-: Spread Across: Northern California, New York, Washington DC, and Pacific island countries. -: How Infectious: No sign yet that CAL.20C is deadlier than its viral counterparts. -: Risk: Additional studies needed to find if it spreads more easily or if it can evade antibodies.