WRIC

WHO adds mu as latest coronavirus variant of interest

(NEXSTAR) – The World Health Organization has identified another coronavirus variant that may have the ability to evade vaccine protections. The B.1.621 variant, also known as the “mu” variant, was ...
ABC7 San Francisco

'Not the last one:' Health experts weigh in as cases of Mu variant reported across the Bay Area

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- As long as there is on-going COVID-19 transmission somewhere in the world, there will be new variants. That's according to infectious disease expert, Dr. Jorge Salinas with ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Is the mu variant worse than delta? What to know about COVID-19 mutations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed the COVID-19 delta variant as one of its "variants of concern" (VOCs) on June 15. According to the CDC, VOCs can be more contagious, more ...
KGUN 9

WHO says mu variant of COVID-19 is now a 'variant of interest'

The mu variant is the fifth variant strain to earn the title of "variant of interest" from the WHO. Among the other variants tracked by the WHO is the delta variant — a mutant strain proven to be more ...
La Crosse Tribune

Mu variant not yet cause for worry, delta strain remains top concern

The mu variant is the latest to spark headlines in the coronavirus pandemic, but for now the delta strain remains the biggest concern.