Page 29 - Latest Updates on Delta variant of coronavirus
Germany logs record 76,414 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hrs
Germany has registered 76,414 new Covid-19 cases within the past 24 hours, marking thus the largest daily increase since the start of the outbreak, Robert Koch Institute said
 "Germany logs record 76,414 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hrs")
Singapore reports 2,079 new coronavirus cases; tally reaches 257,510
The current overall ICU utilisation rate is 56.1 per cent, said the MOH
 "Singapore reports 2,079 new coronavirus cases; tally reaches 257,510")
Denmark govt seeks support to reintroduce face mask use in public places
The delta variant is far more contagious, and that challenges us, Health Minister Magnus Heunicke said
 "Denmark govt seeks support to reintroduce face mask use in public places")
Europe rethinks booster shot policy as Covid-19 cases hit record high
Many EU countries have already begun giving booster doses to their populations but are using different criteria to make priorities and different intervals between the first shots and boosters
 "Europe rethinks booster shot policy as Covid-19 cases hit record high")
Maharashtra records 960 coronavirus cases, 41 deaths in a day
Mumbai reported the highest 251 new infections, followed by 114 in Pune city
 "Maharashtra records 960 coronavirus cases, 41 deaths in a day")
Maharashtra's Nashik sees 51 new Covid cases, two deaths in last 24 hours
The tally of infections in the district has risen to 4,12,107
 "Maharashtra's Nashik sees 51 new Covid cases, two deaths in last 24 hours")
Tamil Nadu 's Covid-19 tally at 27.21 lakh with 741 new cases
A total of 1,00,817 samples were tested in the last 24 hours, pushing the cumulative number of specimens examined to 5,35,60,440
 "Tamil Nadu 's Covid-19 tally at 27.21 lakh with 741 new cases")
DATA STORY: 7,579 cases added in 24 hours, lowest since May 29, 2020
India has so far administered 1,176,373,499 vaccine doses. That is 3407.16 per cent of its total caseload, and 84.09 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: 7,579 cases added in 24 hours, lowest since May 29, 2020")
Covid-19 pandemic: Nagaland reports 10 new cases, 1 fresh fatality
The Covid-19 recovery rate in the state now is 94.13 per cent
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Nagaland reports 10 new cases, 1 fresh fatality")
Covid-19 pandemic: Nashik reports 45 cases, 2 deaths; 38 recover
The recovery count increased by 38 during the day and stood at 4,02,791
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Nashik reports 45 cases, 2 deaths; 38 recover")
DATA STORY: India logs 8,488 cases in 24 hours, lowest in 538 days
India has so far administered 1,168,728,385 vaccine doses. That is 3385.76 per cent of its total caseload, and 83.55 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 8,488 cases in 24 hours, lowest in 538 days")
DATA STORY: India logs 10,488 new cases; death toll rises to 465,662
India has so far administered 1,165,055,210 vaccine doses. That is 3375.95 per cent of its total caseload, and 83.31 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 10,488 new cases; death toll rises to 465,662")
DATA STORY: India logs 10,302 new cases; death toll rises to 465,349
India has so far administered 1,157,969,274 vaccine doses. That is 3356.44 per cent of its total caseload, and 82.8 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 10,302 new cases; death toll rises to 465,349")
DATA STORY: India logs 11,106 new cases; active cases down to 126,620
India has so far administered 1,152,349,358 vaccine doses. That is 3341.14 per cent of its total caseload, and 82.4 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 11,106 new cases; active cases down to 126,620")
New sub-lineage of Covid's Delta variant in found Lanka, samples sent to HK
Sri Lanka detected a new sub-lineage of the Delta variant of Covid-19, scientifically named B.1.617.2. AY 104, making it third mutation of the coronavirus to have originated in the island nation.
 "New sub-lineage of Covid's Delta variant in found Lanka, samples sent to HK")
Continue mask use, physical distancing alongside Covid vaccination: Study
Covid-19 protocols are associated with reductions in the incidence of the viral disease, and should be continued alongside vaccination
 "Continue mask use, physical distancing alongside Covid vaccination: Study")
DATA STORY: India logs 11,919 new cases; active cases rise after 13 days
India has so far administered 1,144,632,851 vaccine doses. That is 3319.84 per cent of its total caseload, and 81.85 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 11,919 new cases; active cases rise after 13 days")
Delta AY.4.2 Covid variant less likely to show any symptoms: UK study
A mutation of the Delta variant of Covid-19, classed in the UK as a Variant Under Investigation amid concerns of its increased transmissibility, is less likely to display any symptoms
 "Delta AY.4.2 Covid variant less likely to show any symptoms: UK study")
Delta variant accounts for 99% of global Covid-19 cases, says WHO
The delta variant now represents 99 per cent of all sequenced Covid-19 cases across the globe, making it most prevalent than any other strain, officials from the World Health Organization said.
 "Delta variant accounts for 99% of global Covid-19 cases, says WHO")
DATA STORY: India logs 10,197 new cases; death toll rise to 464,153
India has so far administered 1,136,879,685 vaccine doses. That is 3299.47 per cent of its total caseload, and 81.29 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 10,197 new cases; death toll rise to 464,153")
