Why do the classification numbers seem like patch updates or IP addresses?
Is the flu classified numerically? (no)
Alpha (B.1.1.7 and Q lineages)
Beta (B.1.351 and descendent lineages)
Gamma (P.1 and descendent lineages)
Epsilon (B.1.427 and B.1.429)
Eta (B.1.525)
Iota (B.1.526)
Kappa (B.1.617.1)
1.617.3
Mu (B.1.621, B.1.621.1)
Zeta (P.2)
Delta (B.1.617.2 and AY lineages)
Omicron (B.1.1.529)