Lambda Variant
This variant was first detected in Peru, in August 2020 and has been the dominant strain in the country,
but cases of Lambda seem to be dropping: GISAID COVID tracking suggests there have been no new
Lambda cases in Peru in the four weeks prior to 17 August 2021.
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Lambda variant was classified as a variant of interest at the global level by the WHO on 15 June
2021.As a variant of interest, the WHO considers Lambda to have mutations with established, or
suspected, implications for its transmissibility and severity, and has been detected in multiple countries.
The Lambda variant will only be designated a variant of concern if it is deemed to either: increase the
transmissibility of the virus; show a detrimental change in its epidemiology; increase in virulence; change
the disease presentation/symptoms; or shows decrease in the effectiveness of testing, treatment, and
prevention measures such as vaccinations.
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Covid 19 vaccines And the Delta Variant
Researchers have found that mRNA vaccines are effective against the Lambda variant. Which means
they contain genetic material that instructs the body’s cells to produce coronavirus spikes, which then
provokes an immune response.
Researchers have stressed out that further studies are required to validate the effectiveness of the
vaccines.
Is Lambda Variant More Transmissible?
It is not known yet whether this new variant is more transmissible, scientists say the Lambda strain does
carry a number of mutations that could potentially lead to increased transmissibility or increased
resistance to the antibodies provided by a COVID-19 vaccination or prior exposure to the virus.
However, it’s important to note that research on this specific variant is all in early stages.As there is
currently little evidence to show exactly how the Lambda variant is different to the other strains, scientists
say that further, more robust studies, are needed before we can understand the full extent of the strain’s
effect.
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Symptoms of the Lambda variant
At present, there is nothing to suggest that the symptoms of infection with the new C.37, or Lambda,
variant are different to other coronavirus strains.
The main symptoms of COVID-19:
A high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to
measure your temperature)
A new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing
episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you’ve noticed you cannot smell or taste
anything, or things smell or taste different to normal
Symptoms of the Lambda variant
At the moment, there’s nothing to suggest that the symptoms of infection with the new C.37, or Lambda,
variant are different to other coronavirus strains.
The main symptoms of COVID-19:
Fever – meaning you’re feeling hot when you touch your head, chest or back (you don’t need to
measure your temperature)
A continuing cough – this means coughing continously for long, or three or more coughing episodes in
24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be bad than usual)
A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this suggests you’ve noticed you can’t smell or taste
anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
