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Philippines detects first case of COVID-19 Lambda variant

August 15, 2021 / 1:48 PM
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Sharjah24 - WAM: The Philippines' health ministry said on Sunday it has detected the first case of COVID-19's Lambda variant in the country, and reminded the public to strictly observe minimum public health standards.
The World Health Organisation classifies Lambda as a "variant of interest", which was first identified in Peru in December, as laboratory studies showed it has mutations that resist vaccine-induced antibodies.
August 15, 2021 / 1:48 PM

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