SARS-CoV-2 Variant Being Monitored

**Semantic type:** Virus

**Definition:** A genetic variant of SARS-CoV-2 that is currently no longer detected or is found at very low levels in the United States, and for which there is or was potential for or actual impact on healthcare delivery or that is or was associated with increased transmission or severe disease outcomes.

**Synonyms:** - VBM - VUM - Variant Being Monitored - Variants Being Monitored - Variants Under Monitoring