Mu COVID-19: What to know about the new strain that’s been in Houston area since May
The Mu variant has been in Houston since May, but there’s a reason you haven’t heard a lot about it, mostly because it wasn’t considered a named variant by the WHO until last week, and health leaders say the Delta variant is still the main concern.
WHO now tracking Mu COVID variant, warns it could be more resistant to vaccines
The World Health Organization added a coronavirus strain called Mu, which was first detected in Colombia in January, to its "Variants of Interest" list on Monday.Why it matters: The WHO warned that data suggests protection from prior infection or vaccination may not be as strong against the Mu variant, adding that further research is needed to confirm that. Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.The big picture: The Mu variant, formally known as B.1.621, has a
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