The main known variants of SARS-CoV-2.
| Variant of virus SARS-CoV-2 | The earliest documented case |
|---|---|
| Alfa | Great Britain, September 2020 |
| Beta | North African Republic, May 2020 |
| Gamma | Brazil, November 2020 |
| Delta | India, October 2020 |
| Omicron | Several countries, November 2021 |