Delta Plus variant

Maharashtra: An atmosphere of concern due to COVID-19 Delta Plus variant, 5 cases found in the same society

Recently, the cases of coronavirus delta plus type in Maharashtra have risen to 103 after 27 new infections were reported in the state. According to the Maharashtra Health Department, six each have been reported in Gadchiroli and Amravati, five in Nagpur, four in Ahmednagar, three in Yavatmal, two in Nashik and one in Bhandara district.

Aug 26, 2021, 13:16 PM IST

WHO says India COVID variant found in 44 countries, of global concern

WHO has characterized the lineage B.1.617 as a variant of concern (VOC). Variants of concern are those considered more dangerous than the original form of the virus first seen in China in late 2019.

Aug 12, 2021, 22:38 PM IST

Covaxin will control 3rd COVID-19 wave, ICMR study reveals major facts

Covaxin is developed indigenously by Bharat Biotech which has shown an overall vaccine efficacy of 77.8% based on the results from the Phase 3 trials.

Aug 02, 2021, 15:30 PM IST

No COVID-19 Delta Plus Variant case in Tripura: Centre refutes media reports

The Centre said that the random samples were of people tested RT-PCR positive between April and May 2021 and the results revealed that 138 samples had tested positive for B.1.617.2 (Delta).

Jul 10, 2021, 08:29 AM IST

Delhi is taking all necessary steps to prevent spread of Delta Plus COVID variant: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stressed that if Delhi gets a regular stock of vaccines, the AAP government will be able to immunise maximum population in a minimum time.

Jul 10, 2021, 00:58 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh reports first two cases of Delta Plus variant, one dies

The two cases of Delta plus variant, were found in Gorakhpur and Deoria districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Jul 08, 2021, 10:37 AM IST

Punjab extends COVID-19 curbs till July 10 amid Delta Plus fears, allows bars and pubs to reopen from July 1

Punjab had on Monday recorded 271 fresh COVID-19 cases that took its infection tally to 5,95,136 while 18 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 16,011, according to a medical bulletin.

Jun 29, 2021, 16:10 PM IST

No data to show Delta Plus variant adversely impacts vaccine efficacy, says Covid Task Force Chief Dr VK Paul

VK Paul, who is also a Niti Aayog Member, asserted that there is no scientific data so far to establish that the new variant is highly transmissible or reduces vaccine efficacy.

Jun 29, 2021, 07:32 AM IST

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India becomes the country to give maximum number of COVID vaccines in the whole world

Even as daily cases in India continue to decline, the country's vaccination campaign is gaining momentum. India has overtaken the United States in terms of total doses of vaccines given so far. India has given 32.36 million vaccine doses to its citizens.

Jun 28, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

Exclusive: Delta plus variant may bypass immunity provided by both vaccines or an earlier infection: Doctor

Delta plus variant has a greater affinity to lung tissues as compared to other strains of Coronavirus but clarified that it does not mean the Delta Plus variant will cause more severe disease or is more transmissible. This more contagious version of the virus has been spreading rapidly throughout different parts of the world. There’s also the concern that this variant may be more adept at attacking lung cells causing more severe disease.

Jun 28, 2021, 14:57 PM IST

UP makes record in COVID-19 testing, gears up for Delta Plus variant

The Yogi Adityanath government is also increasing the total number of COVID-19 vaccination centres to 10,000 and plans to vaccinate everyone above 18 years of age by December.

Jun 28, 2021, 14:19 PM IST

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Jun 28, 2021, 13:32 PM IST

Delta plus has more affinity for lung tissues in comparison to other COVID-19 strains: NTAGI chief

Talking about Delta plus, chairman of COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) said it has been found that the variant has greater affinity to lung tissues as compared to other strains of coronavirus but clarified that it does not mean the Delta Plus variant will cause more severe disease or is more transmissible.

Jun 27, 2021, 15:17 PM IST

'We are prepared', says Haryana Health Minister after Faridabad reports first case of Delta variant

Haryana Home and Health Minister Anil Vij said, "The government is prepared. We have given orders that 100 per cent of the contacts of the person be tested and genome sequencing be done."

Jun 27, 2021, 12:29 PM IST

Covishield, Covaxin vaccines work against Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2: Centre

"Covishield and Covaxin work against the variants of SARS-CoV-2- Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta -- that is well established for these two vaccines," ICMR Director General said.

Jun 27, 2021, 10:57 AM IST

COVID-19: Uttar Pradesh on high alert after Delta Plus variant cases reported in neighbouring states

UP CM Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to collect samples from the UP districts bordering the states where cases of Delta Plus variant have been found and send them for genome sequencing in UP itself.

Jun 27, 2021, 10:08 AM IST

COVID-19: Delta Plus strain calls for urgent measures, including vaccination, says WHO representative

World Health Organization (WHO) representative to Russia Melita Vujnovic said vaccination is essential to lower the risk of spread of Delta variant of coronavirus and along with that additional safety measures like mask and social distancing are important to contain the variant.

Jun 27, 2021, 08:55 AM IST