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Topic: Coronavirus

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a viral disease that turned into a pandemic in early 2020. The first known case was recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Coronavirus has multiple variants such as Delta and Omicron, and its most common symptoms are fever, chills and sore throat.

What’s the new Covid variant in South Africa, and why it’s of ‘serious’ concern even in India

Mohana Basu -
The new variant, B.1.1.529, seems to be dominating all infections in South Africa in less than two weeks. No cases in India yet, but scientists and Union health secy have raised alarm.

Delhi govt to hold meet on threat of new Covid variant from African countries

PTI -
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that experts have been asked to make a presentation to the DDMA Monday to suggest steps that should be taken.

New coronavirus mutation variant of ‘serious concern’, South Africa says

Prinesha Naidoo -
Virologists have detected almost 100 cases linked to the B.1.1.529 variant in South Africa. In neighbouring Botswana, the new variant has been detected in vaccinated people.

Centre issues fresh advisory to states and UTs over new Covid variant

PTI -
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said the variant has significantly high number of mutations, and thus, has serious public health implications for the country.

Modi govt allows commercial export of Covishield, Covaxin in view of sufficient stock

PTI -
India recently resumed Covid vaccine supply to the UN-backed COVAX with the govt allowing SII to export 50 lakh doses of Covishield to Nepal, Tajikistan, Bangladesh and Mozambique.

WHO discusses new Covid variant with ‘unusual’ mutations in South Africa

Janice Kew -
The new variant, called B.1.1529, is likely to have evolved during chronic infection of an immuno-compromised person, scientists say.

India records 9,119 new Covid cases, active infections lowest in 539 days

PTI -
The death toll climbed to 4,66,980 with 396 fresh fatalities, including 308 from Kerala, according to the health ministry data.

Falling Covid testing, rising positivity: What Health Secretary flagged in letter to states

Mohana Basu -
Rajesh Bhushan cites surge in Covid cases in several countries, says there is a need for continued vigil in districts, given the unpredictable and contagious nature of the disease.

Centre writes to 13 states, UTs expressing concerns over declining Covid testing rates

PTI -
In the letter, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stressed on maintaining high testing rates given the recent increase in travelling due to events like festivals and vacations.

Covid-19 pandemic: WHO warns of 700,000 more deaths in Europe by March, cases surge in Israel

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