Page 39 - Latest Updates on Delta variant of coronavirus
The cost of saving global economy: $834 million an hour for 18 months
"Stimulus has caused immense inflation of Wall Street assets," wrote strategists led by Michael Hartnett
 "The cost of saving global economy: $834 million an hour for 18 months")
The cost of saving global economy: $834 million an hour for 18 months
"Stimulus has caused immense inflation of Wall Street assets," wrote strategists led by Michael Hartnett
Oil rises but set for 5% weekly drop as Delta variant of Covid-19 spreads
Brent crude futures rose 24 cents or 0.4% to $66.69 a barrel at 0635 GMT, after dropping 2.6% on Thursday to its lowest close since May.
 "Oil rises but set for 5% weekly drop as Delta variant of Covid-19 spreads")
Breakthrough Covid infections in India due to Delta variant: INSACOG
Breakthrough infections of coronavirus cases comprise a very high proportion of the Delta variant, the INSACOG, a genome sequencing government consortium of laboratories, has said
 "Breakthrough Covid infections in India due to Delta variant: INSACOG")
DATA STORY: India reports 36,571 new cases; 540 deaths added to toll
India has so far administered 572,281,488 vaccine doses. That is 1768.48 per cent of its total caseload, and 41.01 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India reports 36,571 new cases; 540 deaths added to toll")
Japan imposes 'emergency' measures to curb Covid-19 infections
Much of Japan kicked in its government state of emergency to curb Covid-19 infections Friday, as well as a less stringent quasi-emergency, although worries remained about their effectiveness
Sydney extends lockdown, tightens restrictions to fight Covid outbreak
Sydney's lockdown was extended throughout September on Friday and tougher pandemic restrictions were imposed, including a curfew and compulsory mask wearing outdoors.
 "Sydney extends lockdown, tightens restrictions to fight Covid outbreak")
Covid LIVE: Zydus plans to make 100 mn-120 mn doses of ZyCov-D annually
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala reported 21,116 new infections, Maharashtra 5,225, Andhra Pradesh (1,501), Tamil Nadu (1,702), Karnataka (1,432), Delhi (25). Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Covid LIVE: Zydus plans to make 100 mn-120 mn doses of ZyCov-D annually")
Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines less effective against Delta variant: Study
The COVID vaccines by Pfizer and AstraZeneca are less effective against the Delta variant compared to the Alpha variant, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Oxford
 "Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines less effective against Delta variant: Study")
DATA STORY: India adds 36,401 cases; testing crosses 500 mn milestone
India has so far administered 566,488,433 vaccine doses. That is 1752.62 per cent of its total caseload, and 40.6 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India adds 36,401 cases; testing crosses 500 mn milestone")
Study in Chennai shows vaccines reduce mortality due to Delta variant
ICMR study conducted in Chennai has found that the Delta variant has the potential to infect both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, but it reduces mortality among the former group
Covid-19: India reports 36,401 new cases with 530 more fatalities
India has added 36,401 new Covid-19 infections, taking the total tally of cases to 3,23,22,258, while the death toll has climbed to 4,33,049 with 530 more fatalities
 "Covid-19: India reports 36,401 new cases with 530 more fatalities")
What is being done to distribute Covid-19 vaccines globally?
Several groups are working to get shots to poor countries, but they're falling far short of what's needed to curb outbreaks around the world
India, Brazil, Russia, S Africa to study intersection of Covid, TB
A consortium of doctors and researchers from India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa have partnered to conduct a study on the epidemiological impact and intersection of the Covid-19 and Tuberculosis
 "India, Brazil, Russia, S Africa to study intersection of Covid, TB")
Covid-19 surge driven by Delta variant overwhelms US hospitals: Report
Hospitals across the US are "back in crisis mode" due to a fourth surge of the Covid-19 pandemic driven by the Delta variant, according to a media report.
 "Covid-19 surge driven by Delta variant overwhelms US hospitals: Report")
US urges over 150 world leaders not to come to UN over Covid-19
The US is urging the more than 150 countries planning to send their leader to consider giving a video address instead to prevent the annual high-level week from becoming 'a super-spreader event'
 "US urges over 150 world leaders not to come to UN over Covid-19")
Top headlines: Damani enters billionaires' club, India's IPO run continues
Business Standard brings the top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Damani enters billionaires' club, India's IPO run continues")
Covid LIVE: Over 570 mn vaccine doses administered so far, says govt
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Biden administration to start offering vaccine booster shots on Sept 20
The US will begin issuing more booster shots as soon as Sept. 20 to people who received their second shot at least eight months earlier
 "Biden administration to start offering vaccine booster shots on Sept 20")
Oil steadies but Delta variant outbreaks cloud demand prospects
Brent crude was up about $1, or 1.4%, just above $70 a barrel by 1125 GMT. US WTI crude oil gained 84 cents, or 1.25%, to $67.43.
