Tag: Delta Variant
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NZ reports 205 cases of Covid Delta variant
Among the new infections, 175 were recorded in the largest city of Auckland, 20 in nearby Waikato, four in Northland, five in Bay of Plenty, and one in the Lakes.
November 22, 2021 -
Delta variant detected in 99% samples: Delhi govt data
Genome sequencing data revealed that delta variant was detected in 99 per cent of the sample in October, 97 per cent in September, 86 per cent in August and 52 per cent in July.
October 31, 2021 -
‘Moderna Covid vaccine more effective against Delta than Pfizer, J&J’
The study, published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, suggests that Moderna was 95 percent effective at preventing hospitalization among adults ages 18 and older.
September 11, 2021 -
Will Covid protocols dampen puja fervour this year too?
Pujo comes at that time of the year when the delicate aroma of shiuli begins to waft in the air, the tremulous 'Kash phools' quiver in the autumnal wind, and the din of newness and preparation dilates the city. Unfortunately, these whiffs and aromas will have to be capped by the mask and violated by the sanitiser even this year.
September 8, 2021 -
US sees spike in kids hospitalisations due to Delta variant
Hospitalization rates were 10 times higher among unvaccinated than among fully inoculated adolescents, said the CDC report.
September 4, 2021 -
Covid surge wearing US out in multiple sectors
More US kids were hospitalized with Covid-19 in August than any other time this past year -- proving how seriously the Delta variant can hit any age group.
September 2, 2021 -
US manufacturing sector expands despite Delta surge, hiring difficulty
The manufacturing sector saw slower growth in July from the prior month, as companies and suppliers continued to struggle to meet increasing levels of demand.
September 2, 2021 -
NZ reports 75 fresh community cases of Delta variant
Auckland has 671 community cases and Wellington has 16 cases, according to the Ministry of Health.
September 1, 2021 -
New Delta variant mutation confirmed in Japan
Genetic analysis revealed the N501S mutation, the team said, adding that only eight cases of the mutation have been reported outside Japan.
August 31, 2021 -
Sri Lanka faces 4 mutations of Delta variant
Sri Lanka is presently facing a rising wave of Covid-19 infections, suspected to be caused by the Delta variant with authorities declaring a nationwide quarantine curfew since August 20 which will be lifted on August 30.
August 23, 2021 -
New Zealand confirms 7 Delta cases in latest community outbreak
All six cases were linked to the first community case that resulted in the country's second national top-level lockdown starting Tuesday midnight.
August 18, 2021 -
Australian capital locks down after one Covid infection
Canberra joins Sydney, Melbourne, and several cities in New South Wales state that are locked down due to the delta variant.
August 12, 2021 -
Japan’s daily Covid caseload hits new record
Concerns are growing over a potential collapse of the medical system and the further spread of the Delta variant during the Bon holiday
August 8, 2021 -
NYC draws new battle lines as Delta variant surges
The fall semester is fast approaching and America's schools and colleges are under intense pressure to outline policy amidst rising infection rates
August 4, 2021 -
Largest Covid outbreak in China closes Beijing transport links
Local headlines have been dominated by news on the outbreak, and the country's top respiratory diseases specialist has expressed grave concern.
August 2, 2021 -
Delta variant panic baseless, unwarranted, say doctors
While many people in the region are thinking that they are getting ahead of the coronavirus outbreak and could relax, the news of the detection of 97 cases of Delta variant in Sikkim on 18 July and 14 Delta strains and three UK variant cases in north Bengal on 27 July has created panic among many residents here.
August 1, 2021 -
Delta, UK variants found in N Bengal
According to the reports, 14 samples were found to be those of the Delta variant and three UK strains in north Bengal," said the hospital superintendent Dr Sanjay Mallik. Among the 14 Delta cases, five were found in Darjeeling, one in Kalimpong, three in Jalpaiguri and five in Alipurduar districts.
July 28, 2021