Scientists are tracking a highly mutated variant of the virus which causes COVID-19 to understand the extent it can spread or the manner in which it can react against human immunity.
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COVID-19: WHO tracking EG.5 ‘variant of interest’, says Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
The World Health Organization is currently tracking several COVID-19 “variants of interest”, including EG.5, which is on the rise in several countries.
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong tests positive for COVID-19
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday he has tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time after returning home from work trips in Africa and Asia.
COVID-19 in India: Are unvaccinated Indians making the new wave worse?
As daily COVID-19 figures in India creep up — more than 11,000 cases recorded in the past 24 hours — one wonders if the Indian reluctance to be vaccinated could have something to do with this unwelcome uptick.
India sees sharp jump in COVID cases; over 7,000 recorded in 24 hours
India recorded a single-day rise of 7,830 new covid cases today, the highest in 223 days. Active cases in the country have increased to 40,215 according to data released by the Health Ministry.
COVID-19 cases see 79 per cent spike in last week
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said that India saw 5,676 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours taking the active tally to 37,093.
India to hold nationwide COVID drills as cases spike
India reported a continuing spike in COVID cases, the government announced that a nationwide drill is planned today and tomorrow to review emergency preparedness of both public and private hospitals.
India reports spike in COVID rate; 5,335 cases in last 24 hours
Indian news: one of the largest spike in COVID rates in the last few months as the nation’s capital reported 509 fresh cases.
India clocks 1,890 COVID cases, highest in five months
India logged 1,890 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 149 days, while the active cases increased to 9,433, according to the Union Health Ministry data update yesterday.
India sees uptick in COVID cases once again
India logged 1,300 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 140 days, while the active cases have increased to 7,605, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated today.
