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Friday, August 22, 2025
TopicDelta variant

Topic: Delta variant

ICMR study pushes for Covishield booster doses, says Delta derivatives could reduce efficacy

The study, however, says vaccines will continue to provide sufficient protection against the severity of the disease and fatality, based on breakthrough infections data they analysed.

World’s still stuck with a ‘Delta wave’ hangover. For Omicron, we need to stick to basics

Booster shots are like trying to stop a fire by pouring a mug of water repeatedly at one spot. Ensuring everyone is vaccinated is better in the long run.

South Africans who tested Covid positive in India infected with Delta variant, says official

The official added that the South Africans tested positive on 11 and 20 November debunking the fear of any possible spread of the new Covid variant B.1.1.529, known as Omicron.

China is doubling down on strict Covid zero route as it battles delta

The current resurgence already accounts for the most infections and the most days with new cases spurred by the delta variant since May.

Covid vaccines cut Delta variant risk but transmission in households continue, Lancet study says

According to results of a trial published Thursday, vaccinated people can contract and pass on infection within households, including to vaccinated household members. 

China locks down over 35,000 people in northern county to contain delta outbreak

Ejin accounts for nearly one-third of over 150 cases detected over the past week. Residents have been warned of civil & criminal liabilities should they step out of their homes.

Covishield, Pfizer may be 90% effective against death from Delta variant, study finds

The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, is the first to show across an entire country how effective vaccines are at preventing death from the Delta variant.

How Delta’s ability to evade antibodies, replicate itself made it dominant Covid variant

According to study, the Delta variant was likely behind the aggressive second wave of the pandemic that India witnessed in April-May.

Delta variant surge means this is as good as it gets for global growth

Data over the past week captured a worldwide weakening as infections hit travel and spending and worsen supply bottlenecks that are dampening manufacturing and trade.

Delta variant may have led to reduced vaccine efficacy among US health workers, new study finds

Researchers at University of California San Diego Health find that vaccine efficacy in US health workers dipped from 90% to 65.5%, recommend continued use of masks & intensive testing.

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?