Delta Plus Covid19 Variant
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Delta variant to make up 80% of new cases in Germany
World | Jul 02, 2021, 11:47 AM ISTThe Delta variant is expected to become the dominant Covid-19 strain in Germany with its share of positive cases approaching 80 per cent.
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US COVID vaccination slows down as Delta variant infections climb
World | Jun 30, 2021, 08:06 AM ISTThe 7-day average number of administered Covid-19 vaccine doses per day has decreased by 55.3 per cent from the previous week, according the latest weekly report of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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UP: Fresh guidelines issued to deal with 'Delta Plus' variant of COVID-19
India | Jun 29, 2021, 02:11 PM ISTAt present, the total active cases in Uttar Pradesh have come down to 2,946 while 1,810 people are being treated in home isolation. So far, more than 5.75 crore Covid tests have been done in the state.
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Delta Plus Covid Variant: How to prevent infection, transmission & more
Health | Jun 28, 2021, 10:22 PM ISTDelta Plus has already been declared a variant of concern by the government. Reportedly, the new COVID variant has three characteristic features, which makes it more dangerous and concerning than the previous variants. Take a look
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'No scientific data to show Delta plus variant adversely impacts vaccine efficacy': VK Paul
India | Jun 28, 2021, 05:54 PM ISTIt will be unfair to put a date for any COVID wave as the behaviour of coronavirus is unpredictable and a disciplined and effective pandemic response can help the country get away from any significant outbreak, COVID Task Force chief V K Paul said on Monday.
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Covid-19 restrictions return in Maharashtra amid fear of third wave
India | Jun 28, 2021, 12:25 PM ISTEarlier this month, the Maharashtra government had introduced a graded system of easing the lockdown-like curbs in each district, considering the COVID-19 weekly positivity rate and occupancy of oxygen beds. However, last week, it modified the graded system and said the entire state will have 'level 3' restrictions.
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Transmission potential of 'Delta Plus variant' seems low, needs more research: ICMR member
India | Jun 27, 2021, 09:38 AM ISTBriefing about the Delta Plus variant, Arora told IANS that it has emerged in several parts of the country and around 52 cases have been reported, including one in Faridabad. He, however, added that there was still very little knowledge about this new strain.
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Tamil Nadu logs 9 cases of Delta Plus variant, one death
India | Jun 27, 2021, 08:33 AM ISTTamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday informed that the state has reported nine cases of the Delta Plus variant.
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Delta Plus strain calls for urgent measures, including vaccination: WHO representative
World | Jun 27, 2021, 08:29 AM ISTEarlier in this month, the WHO included the Delta variant in its list of coronavirus variants of concern as the strain had become prevalent and has caused a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in some countries, including Russia.
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Take immediate steps to contain Delta+ variant: Centre asks Tamil Nadu
India | Jun 26, 2021, 04:26 PM ISTTo contain the spread of Delta plus variant of the Covid-19 virus, the Centre has advised the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate measures in Madurai, Chennai and Kanchipuram districts where the variant has been found.
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Tamil Nadu reports first 'Delta Plus' variant fatality
India | Jun 26, 2021, 01:08 PM ISTThose who tested positive for the Delta Plus variant include a 32-year-old nurse from Chennai and another individual from Kancheepuram district.
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Vaccinated and COVID-recovered tests positive for Delta+ in Rajasthan
India | Jun 26, 2021, 11:39 AM ISTWith this, Rajasthan became the ninth state in the country to register the new virus strain.
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Delta Plus Variant: Netizens start meme fest on people vacationing during outspread
Trending | Jun 26, 2021, 10:02 AM ISTAs people rush for a break outside their homes, netizens share hilarious memes on Twitter, trolling prople who have been vacationing during the outspread of Delta Plus Variant of Covid.
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Delta COVID cases in UK up by 46% in past week
World | Jun 26, 2021, 07:54 AM ISTThe total number of confirmed Delta cases now stands at 111,157 -- with 102,019 of these recorded in England, 7,738 in Scotland, 788 in Wales and 612 in Northern Ireland, the Sky news reported.
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48 Delta Plus Covid variant cases detected; Maharashtra with highest figures: Centre
India | Jun 26, 2021, 12:01 AM ISTIt said nine cases of Delta Plus variant were found in Tamil Nadu, seven cases in Madhya Pradesh, three in Kerala, two each in Punjab and Gujarat, and one case each in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Jammu and Karnataka.
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Goa screening travellers from Maharashtra for Delta Plus variant
India | Jun 25, 2021, 01:38 PM IST"We have started screening people coming in from Maharashtra, especially from Sindhudurg. We have started isolating those who have suspected symptoms. We are also setting up labs (on the border)," Sawant told reporters.
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Why no large-scale testing to prevent spread of Delta plus variant: Rahul Gandhi
India | Jun 25, 2021, 11:36 AM ISTRahul Gandhi on Friday asked the government why "large-scale testing is not being done" to check and prevent the spread of the Delta plus variant of coronavirus.
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Maharashtra reports first death from Delta Plus variant, overall toll mounts to 3
India | Jun 25, 2021, 03:01 PM ISTMaharashtra on Friday reported first confirmed death by the new Delta plus variant.
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One shot of Pfizer, AstraZeneca vax offers 60% protection against COVID-19 pandemic
World | Jun 24, 2021, 02:41 PM ISTThe study, led by researchers from the University College London, in the UK showed that the protective effect of a single dose of vaccination is evident from 4 weeks to at least 7 weeks after vaccination.
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COVID: France urges vigilance against Delta variant
World | Jun 24, 2021, 08:52 AM IST"There is a threat (of epidemic resurgence) linked to the Delta variant," Attal told RMC radio, Xinhua news agency reported. "We can see that things can go very quickly, and that requires individual and collective vigilance."