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Rather than being described by the location of where they emerged or an alphanumeric code, variants will be given a Greek letter.

b.1.1.7

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A Guide to Emerging SARS-CoV-2 Variants

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Moderna Developing Booster Shot for New Virus Variant B.1.351

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Data Hint B.1.1.7 Could Be More Deadly Than Thought

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