COVID-19: China faces biggest Delta outbreak, authorities anxious to block transmission
A total of 1,308 domestically transmitted coronavirus infections with confirmed symptoms were reported in the mainland between October 17 and November 14.
Nov 15, 2021, 11:41 AM IST
COVID-19 Delta variant found in 99 per cent samples in Delhi’s October survey
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.
Oct 31, 2021, 18:37 PM IST
'Marginally more infectious': New mutation of COVID-19 Delta variant being monitored in England
The development comes as Downing Street said that it is keeping a "very close eye" on the rising number of daily coronavirus cases in the UK, which hit 49,156 on Monday.
Oct 20, 2021, 07:27 AM IST
Experts warn of COVID-22, new coronavirus variant claimed to be deadlier than Delta
Experts are warning that a 'Super Variant' of the SARS CoV-2 may emerge in 2022 and unvaccinated people could be the potential super spreaders. Here is why it may be a cause of concern.
Aug 25, 2021, 09:32 AM IST
Videos show Chinese officials locking people inside their houses as Delta variant cases surge- Watch
Multiple videos began to surface on Weibo, Twitter, and YouTube showing personnel in hazmat suits placing iron bars over the doors of people`s homes and hammering them in place to prevent anyone from leaving.
Aug 12, 2021, 14:00 PM IST
How a Chennai zoo saved its lions from COVID-19 Delta variant!
On the occasion of World Lion Day (August 10), veterinarians and officials from the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, commonly known as Vandalur Zoo (Chennai), recalled their experience of dealing with 15 lions that were affected by the Delta COVID-19 variant.
Aug 11, 2021, 18:14 PM IST
US hits President Joe Biden's goal of 70% vaccination rate amid delta variant surge
President Joe Biden had set a vaccination goal of 70 per cent by July 4. That figure was the low end of initial government estimates for what would be necessary to achieve herd immunity in the US But that has been rendered insufficient by the highly contagious delta variant, which has enabled the virus to come storming back.
Aug 03, 2021, 11:02 AM IST
COVID-19 surge strikes Asia; China, Thailand, Malaysia see record infections
Tokyo, which is hosting the Olympic Games, has also seen a fresh spike in new cases.
Aug 01, 2021, 07:10 AM IST
COVID-19 Delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox, says US CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control said that the war against COVID-19 has changed because of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Jul 31, 2021, 06:29 AM IST
Child deaths increase in Indonesia as COVID surges
More than 150 children died from COVID-19 during the week of July 12 alone, with half the recent deaths involving those younger than age 5, Dr. Aman Bhakti Pulungan, head of the Indonesian Pediatric Society, was quoted as saying.
Jul 26, 2021, 16:19 PM IST
Why Delta COVID variant is spreading rapidly
Individuals infected with Delta also had viral loads up to 1,260 times higher than those in people infected with the original strain.
Jul 25, 2021, 15:42 PM IST
Delta variant spreading worldwide at scorching pace, warns WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of the "devastating outbreaks" caused by the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Jul 13, 2021, 06:43 AM IST
COVID-19: Australia's Delta outbreak worsens despite Sydney lockdown
Australian health officials reported yet another record daily rise in COVID-19 cases for the year, fuelled by the highly infectious Delta variant.
Jul 12, 2021, 11:38 AM IST
COVID-19 Delta variant is now 'dominant' in US, makes up more than half of cases: CDC
In some parts of America, the Delta variant, first detected in India, accounts for more than 80 per cent of new infections.
Jul 07, 2021, 14:54 PM IST
