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Topic: Covid variant

Delhi HC response on outcry over Khurshid book should be the go-to template against ban culture

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

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

Covid AY.4.2 variant frequency too low to be of concern, says latest INSACOG bulletin

In its weekly bulletin, Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium says the vaccine effectiveness does not seem to be different for AY.4.2 when compared to other Delta variants.

What newly-discovered C.1.2 lineage of SARS-CoV-2 is & why it’s not yet a ‘variant of concern’

C.1.2 variant is not as widespread as other Covid variants of concern. Just 107 samples of the variant have been isolated across the world and 95 of them are from South Africa.

New Covid variant C.1.2 could be more infectious, evade vaccine protection, study shows

According to the study, C.1.2 lineage has a mutation rate of about 41.8 mutations per year, which is about twice as fast as the current global mutation rate of other variants.

Covishield, Covaxin effective against Covid variants Alpha, Beta, Gamma & Delta, govt says

New Delhi: Forty-eight coronavirus cases of Delta Plus' variant have been detected from 45,000 samples sequenced so far in the country, with Maharashtra reporting...

Around 40 cases of Delta plus Covid variant reported in Maharashtra, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh

Health ministry Tuesday had announced the Delta variant as a 'variant of concern'. The three states have been advised to strengthen surveillance.

Delta variant greatest threat to US’ attempt to eliminate Covid, says Anthony Fauci

The White House chief medical advisor said the Covid variant now makes up more than 20% of all new cases in the US, a significant increase from nearly 10% two weeks ago.

Delta Plus now a SARS-CoV-2 ‘variant of concern’, 22 cases found in Maharashtra, Kerala, MP

Govt notifies the three states, details measures to be taken to contain spread. Delta Plus variant, believed to be more transmissible, detected in 9 countries so far.

Maharashtra reports 21 cases of Delta plus Covid variant

State Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the samples have been collected since 15 May and highest of 9 cases were reported from Ratnagiri district and two cases were detected in Mumbai.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.