New Covid strain found in South Africa classified as 'Variant Of Concern' by WHO, named Omicron
The B.1.1.529 variant has a large number of mutations and is reportedly the fifth variant to be given the designation "of concern"
Nov 27, 2021, 00:26 AM ISTConjunctivitis, upset stomach: Know about the new symptoms of COVID-19
While we all know the most common symptoms for COVID are dry cough, fever, loss of taste, and smell there are new symptoms that patients are now witnessing with new variants of the virus coming up.
Apr 11, 2021, 14:55 PM ISTNew strain of COVID-19 found in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Corona cases are increasing in many places in the country, more cases are found in Maharashtra and Delhi. At the same time, a new strain of Corona has knocked in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. UK strains were found from 6 samples out of 106 samples tested. It is a matter of concern that none of these patients has a travel history.
Mar 06, 2021, 11:06 AM ISTCOVID-19: Norway lifts ban on flights from Britain introduced due to virus variant
Norway had previously halted travel from Britain after news that the new variant of the virus was rapidly spreading
Jan 01, 2021, 17:51 PM ISTKerala on high alert as 8 from UK test positive for COVID-19
Several European countries have enforced lockdown after a new strain of COVID-19 was reported there
Dec 26, 2020, 16:18 PM ISTUK discovers new COVID-19 strain that spreads more quickly: Report
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said work is under way to confirm that it does not cause a higher mortality rate
Dec 19, 2020, 19:27 PM IST