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The B.1.617 coronavirus variant devastating India right now has arrived in the United States. Experts say it s not likely to cause much harm here because of high vaccination rates and because the health care system is not under stress. But with a virus that has defied expectations and the variant infecting hundreds of thousands of Indians every day, researchers are keeping an eye on it.
Here s what you need to know about the coronavirus variant that originated in India:
What is the B.1.617 variant?
It first appeared in India, where it is believed to have contributed to that nation s devastating second wave of COVID-19. It was dubbed a variant of concern by the World Health Organization last week because of worries it might be more contagious and may more easily evade existing vaccines.
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