Israel to bring back coronavirus 'Green Pass' as Delta variant strikes
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett`s office said the Green Pass programme would be back in force from July 29.
Jul 22, 2021, 23:26 PM ISTAssam doctor infected with Alpha, Delta variants of COVID-19 simultaneously, first in India
The doctor, despite being fully vaccinated, got infected with both Alpha and Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2, and the RMRC lab detected the double infection in the patient in May.
Jul 20, 2021, 21:43 PM ISTBakrid: This attitude of Kerala government is unfortunate, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Kerala government for giving exemption on Bakrid. The Supreme Court has said that this decision has put people's lives in danger.
Jul 20, 2021, 13:44 PM ISTCOVID-19 Third Wave: Next 100 days crucial, warns centre
The Centre warned that the next 100 to 125 days are crucial and there should be no complacency in following COVID-19 rules, this remark comes amid fears of an impending COVID-19 third wave.
Jul 17, 2021, 11:00 AM IST'COVID-19 becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated': US official as Delta variant wreaks havoc
"Clearly, the Delta variant is dominant in the world," top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said.
Jul 17, 2021, 06:46 AM ISTSuniel Shetty clarifies 'Sorry folks, no Delta variant in my society' after BMC seals building due to rising COVID cases
Suniel Shetty, who resides in Prithvi Apartments in South Mumbai's Altamount Road, tweeted claiming there is no "Delta Variant" in his building society.
Jul 13, 2021, 14:11 PM ISTDelta 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 ISTCOVID-19: Two cases of Kappa strain found in Uttar Pradesh
NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul said that Kappa strain was also found in India in the months of February and March, however, it was suppressed after the Delta variant became dominant.
Jul 10, 2021, 09:42 AM ISTCOVID-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 ISTUS President Joe Biden urges Americans to get vaccinated as Delta variant takes hold
US President Joe Biden said, "Millions of Americans are still unvaccinated and unprotected. And because of that, their communities are at risk. Their friends are at risk. The people they care about are at risk. This is an even bigger concern because of the Delta variant."
Jul 07, 2021, 08:49 AM ISTDelta variant concerns: Ban lifted, Indians can now travel to Germany
Since India is no longer an "area of variant concern", Indian citizens can now travel to Germany and quarantine on arrival for 10 days. The quarantine period can be shortened to five if they test negative for COVID-19.
Jul 06, 2021, 07:00 AM ISTCOVID-19 Delta variant 8 times less sensitive to vaccine antibodies, finds study
The study claimed that the Delta variant also generates greater transmission among the fully vaccinated people.
Jul 06, 2021, 06:29 AM ISTDNA: If third wave comes, who will pay the price?
The COVID-19 period is not over yet but people have started taking it lightly. Till yesterday the beds were not empty in the hospital but now there is no space in the hotels. In this segment of DNA, we will analyze those people who are giving priority to entertainment by putting their lives at stake.
Jul 05, 2021, 23:10 PM ISTCOVID-19: Covaxin is also effective against Delta variant!
Bharat Biotech has released safety and efficacy analysis data from Phase III clinical trials of Covaxin. Watch the report to know more.
Jul 03, 2021, 14:08 PM ISTWorld in 'very dangerous' period of COVID-19 pandemic: WHO as Delta variant continues to evolve and mutate
The Delta variant of COVID-19 has been so far detected in at least 98 countries and is reportedly spreading quickly in countries with low and high vaccination coverage.
Jul 03, 2021, 12:04 PM ISTJohnson & Johnson claims its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine neutralises Delta variant, provides 8 month immunity
The Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine jab generated strong, persistent activity against the Delta variant and other highly prevalent SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, claims laboratory study.
Jul 02, 2021, 10:29 AM ISTCOVID-19 cases in Europe rising again after 2 months of decline, warns WHO
WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for vaccinating at least 10 per cent of the population of every country by September as he described vaccination as the best way to control the pandemic and reboot the global economy.
Jul 01, 2021, 18:01 PM ISTCOVID-19: Bars and pubs to reopen in Punjab with 50 per cent capacity from today
Through an official notification issued earlier, the Punjab government had extended the Covid-19 lockdown in the state till July 10.
Jul 01, 2021, 10:56 AM ISTDelta variant 'greatest threat' to US' COVID efforts: Dr Anthony Fauci
Fauci said the Delta variant now makes up more than 20 percent of all new cases in the US, nearly doubling from nearly 10 percent two weeks ago.
Jul 01, 2021, 10:16 AM ISTCovaxin 'effectively' neutralizes Alpha and Delta variants of COVID-19: America's NIH
The Alpha and Delta variants of COVID-19 were first identified in the United Kingdom and India, respectively.
Jun 30, 2021, 06:27 AM IST