Explained: Why WHO named Covid-19 variants first found in India as 'Kappa' and 'Delta'

The variant B.1.617, first found in India, is split into sub-lineages, of which the B.1.617.1 variant of concern becomes 'Kappa'. The B.1.617.2 variant of interest is called 'Delta'.

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