Tag: variant
Delta Covid Variant Now Spread To 185 Countries: WHO
The Delta Covid variant is the current dominant strain of the infectious virus, with its presence reported in 185 countries, as of September 21, the World Health organisation has said. ....
Kids Act As Spreaders Of Covid, Emerging Variants: Study
Infants, children and adolescents are equally capable of carrying high levels of live and replicating SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, in their respiratory secretions, researchers have confirmed in a new study, emphasising that kids are an essential component of beating the pandemic. ....
California Variant Of Covid Now In Pakistan
Pakistan health authorities have announced that another variant of the deadly Covid virus had managed to reach Pakistan, Dawn reported. ....
France Detects New Covid-19 Variant
France has detected several cases of a new Covid-19 variant, raising concerns amid a surge in cases of the infectious disease in Europe. The variant, known as B.1.X or B.1.640, was detected in October in Bannalec and Finistere, French dailty Le Telegramme reported. ....
Delta Variant Accounts For 99% Of Global Covid Cases: WHO
The delta variant now represents 99 per cent of all sequenced Covid-19 cases across the globe, making it most prevalent than any other strain, officials from the World Health Organization said. ....
Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 Variant May Increase Pandemic Severity
A SARS-CoV-2 variant with traits similar to that of the Delta variant might cause a more severe pandemic with more infections and breakthrough infections/reinfections than variants with either trait alone, finds a new study. ....
New Zealand Reports 205 New Cases Of Covid Delta Variant
New Zealand reported 205 new cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant on Monday, which increased the nationwide infection tally to 10,176, according to the Ministry of Health. ....
Delta Variant Can Infect Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Study
A study has revealed that the highly transmissible Covid Delta variant can infect individuals who have been fully vaccinated against the virus. ....
South Africa-Netherlands ODIs Postponed Amid Covid-19 Concerns
Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond (KNCB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Saturday mutually agreed to postpone the Netherlands' ongoing tour of South Africa following concerns over the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant in the country. ....
Two Suspected Cases Of New Variant Omicron Detected In Denmark
Two suspected cases of the new corona variant, Omicron, have been detected in travellers entering Denmark from South Africa, according to a press release from the Ministry of Health. ....
