Tag: variants
Why UK, South Africa Covid Variants Are More Infectious
A team of researchers has examined why the UK and South African variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, are more infectious and, in many cases, more deadly. ....
UK Records Another 33,552 Coronavirus Cases, 1,348 Deaths
Another 33,552 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 36,17,459, according to the official figures released on Saturday. ....
Strict Measures Needed To Reduce New Covid-19 Strains: Scientists
With new Covid-19 strains reported from several parts of the world giving fresh threats to the fight against the pandemic, a group of scientists is calling on governments to consider the continued use of strict control measures as the only way to reduce the evolution and spread of the new variants of the virus. ....
How Symptoms Of New Covid Strains Differ From The Original One?
Amid cases of new variants of mutated SARS-CoV-2 emerging in India, it has become important to understand how the symptoms of different new variants vary from the original one. ....
Mutations Could Render Covid Vaccine Ineffective In A Year: Experts
Mutations could render current Covid-19 vaccines ineffective in a year or less, according to two-thirds of 77 epidemiologists, virologists and infectious disease specialists from 28 countries surveyed by People's Vaccine Alliance. ....
Covid-19 Variants To Be Given Greek Alphabet Names: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Covid-19 variants of concern will be known by letters of the Greek alphabet, saying it will help avoid stigmatising countries where they first appear. ....
Covid Survivors Still At Reinfection Risk From Alpha, Beta Variants
Immune response following a coronavirus infection can vary between individuals and may not be enough to fight Alpha, and Beta variant of Covid-19, finds a study reinforcing the need for vaccination. ....
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. ....
Natural Infection & Vax Best To Tackle Covid Variants: Study
A combination of vaccination and naturally acquired infection appears to boost the production of maximally potent antibodies against the Covid-19 virus, new research finds. ....
