Page 44 - Latest Updates on Delta variant of coronavirus
DATA STORY: 35,342 cases, 483 deaths reported; active cases decline again
India has so far administered 427,882,261 vaccine doses. That is 1365.63 per cent of its total caseload, and 30.68 per cent of its population
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UK warns of increased risk of Covid reinfection with Delta variant
UK health officials on Friday issued a warning of an increased risk of catching the Delta variant even if someone has had COVID-19 before and urged caution as further investigations remain ongoing.
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Can't be sure that Delta variant by itself can give 3rd Covid wave: Govt
The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 has been shown to be more transmissible than other variants of concern, however, it cannot be speculated that this variant by itself can give rise to a third wave
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Delta variant continues to be dominant in Covid cases across India: INSACOG
The Delta variant of SARS-CoV2 continues to be dominant lineage for new cases across the country, while the other Variants of Concern (VoC) are at a lower rate and declining, INSACOG said.
 "Delta variant continues to be dominant in Covid cases across India: INSACOG")
Covid LIVE: Gujarat allows schools to re-open for classes 9-11 from July 26
Coronavirus news: An 11-year-old boy has died in Delhi from bird flu; Joe Biden expresses frustration over slowing vaccination in US.
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Covid LIVE: Maharashtra sees 6,910 new cases in a day; 1,904 in Tamil Nadu
Coronavirus LIVE updates: India records 30,093 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Delhi records 36 cases, lowest in 2021. Stay tuned for corona-related news
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Delta variant of coronavirus accounts for 83% of US cases, says CDC
Health officials say the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to surge and accounts for an estimated 83 per cent of US COVID-19 cases.
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Covid: Delta variant 40-60% more transmissible than Alpha, says govt expert
Current vaccines are effective against the mutation
 "Covid: Delta variant 40-60% more transmissible than Alpha, says govt expert")
Delta variant accounts for 80% of new Covid cases: Govt expert panel chief
The Delta variant was primarily responsible for the second wave of Covid-19 in the country, accounting for over 80 per cent of new cases
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Coronavirus update: Delta variant of Covid-19 spreading fast in Sri Lanka
The Delta variant of coronavirus is spreading rapidly across Sri Lanka and comprise around 30 per cent of the new cases reported in Colombo advising the government to stop relaxing travel restrictions
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India coronavirus update: 38,164 new cases, 499 fresh fatalities reported
India saw a single day rise of 38,164 new coronavirus infections, while the death toll climbed to 4,14,108 with 499 fresh fatalities, the lowest in over three months
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Russia coronavirus update: 25,018 cases reported; Delta variant rises
Russia registered 25,018 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours as the Delta variant continues to spread, taking the nationwide tally to 5,958,133
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Covid LIVE: India has been offered 7.5 mn Moderna doses via Covax, says WHO
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Pune reported 545 new infections, followed by Mumbai (1,481), Bengaluru (432), Chennai (150), Delhi (51). Stay tuned for corona-related news
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Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra reports 8,172 new cases, 124 deaths
Coronavirus LIVE updates: The national capital recorded 59 fresh cases and four more deaths due to the disease on Saturday
DATA STORY: India adds 38,949 cases; tally goes past 31 million-mark
India has so far administered 395,343,767 vaccine doses. That is 1274.19 per cent of its total caseload, and 28.36 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India adds 38,949 cases; tally goes past 31 million-mark")
Covid LIVE: 7,761 new cases in Maharashtra; TN extends lockdown till Jul 31
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Pune reported 1,154 new infections, followed by Mumbai (545), Bengaluru (400), Chennai (148), Delhi (72). Stay tuned for corona-related news
Why rise in Kerala's coronavirus cases may not signal a new surge
Kerala is the only large Indian state where Covid-19 cases have been increasing consistently, but this is unlikely to be the start of a new wave in the state, say health experts
Covid LIVE: Maharashtra scraps RT-PCR test for fully vaccinated travellers
Coronavirus live updates: Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya denies vaccine shortage in states as Delhi is said to be running low in its reserves.
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Unlikely that Delta sub-lineages more transmissible than Delta: INSACOG
INSACOG also said AY.3 has been identified as a new Delta sub-lineage and it is defined by ORF1a: I3731V common AY.1 mutations except for S: K417.
Covid LIVE: Tamil Nadu sees 2,458 new cases in a day; 635 in Mumbai
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Pune reported 861 new infections, followed by Mumbai (441), Bengaluru (319), Chennai (165), Delhi (76). Stay tuned for corona-related news
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