SARS-CoV-2 variant classifications and definitions

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SARS-CoV-2 variant classifications and definitions

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Apr. 26, 2022
By National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.

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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
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Updated Apr. 26, 2022
Content Notes:

Key Definitions -- Key Points -- How Variants Are Classified -- Variants Being Monitored (VBM) -- Variant of Interest (VOI) -- Variant of Concern (VOC) -- Variant of High Consequence (VOHC) -- References.
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Betacoronavirus Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Epidemiological Monitoring Molecular Epidemiology Pneumonia, Viral SARS-CoV-2/genetics
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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