Are LetsEncrypt certs affected by the Symantec/Verisign snafu?

FTA: “Chrome to immediately stop recognizing EV status and gradually nullify all certs.”

Ref: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/google-takes-symantec-to-the-woodshed-for-mis-issuing-30000-https-certs/

TL;DR?
Is Let’sEncrypt a Symantec-owned issuer (which would make all of us affected by the revocation)?

Hi @djdole,

Let's Encrypt and ISRG are 100% distinct from Symantec and unaffected by any browser sanctions involving Symantec properties.

Thanks!

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