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12/14/2020 - No Indication New COVID Variant In UK Impacts Vaccine Effectiveness: WHO
12/19/2020 - In Close Contact With UK Officials On New Covid Variant: WHO
12/19/2020 - Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant
12/20/2020 - Covid: Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant
12/20/2020 - Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand
12/21/2020 - New Covid Variant In UK "Not Out Of Control": WHO
12/21/2020 - Covid-19 pandemic: International alarm grows over new variant
12/22/2020 - WHO Europe To Convene Member States Over New Covid Variant
12/23/2020 - Another new variant of COVID is spreading rapidly in South Africa
12/23/2020 - Northern Ireland Confirms Positive Case Of COVID-19 Variant
12/23/2020 - Moderna Expects Its Covid Vaccine To Protect Against UK Virus Variant
12/24/2020 - Another new COVID-19 variant seems to have developed, in Nigeria
12/25/2020 - South Africa Rejects Claim Its Covid Variant Dangerous Than UK Strain
12/26/2020 - Coronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe
12/28/2020 - Coronavirus: India confirms six cases of new Covid variant
12/29/2020 - Pakistan Reports First Confirmed Case Of New COVID-19 Variant
01/02/2021 - More cases of new Covid variant found in the U.S., threatening to worsen nation's outbreak
01/04/2021 - Vaccines May Not Work On South African Covid Variant, Say UK Scientists
01/04/2021 - Covid variant in South Africa is 'more of a problem' than UK's, official says
01/04/2021 - British Prime Minister Johnson imposes national lockdown on England to combat new Covid variant
01/05/2021 - New Variant Of COVID Present In Paris: Head Of Paris Hospitals System
01/06/2021 - Covid variant found in South Africa is worrying experts: Here's what we know so far
01/07/2021 - WHO Europe Calls For Intensified Measures Over "Alarming" Covid Variant
01/07/2021 - Covid: WHO urges tougher measures to curb 'alarming' variant
01/08/2021 - Australia locks down entire city over 1 case of new COVID variant
01/08/2021 - White House Covid task force warns of possible new 'USA variant' driving spread
01/10/2021 - New Covid Variant Found In Travellers From Brazil: Japan Government
01/11/2021 - Japan has found a new Covid variant. Here's how it compares to virus strains in the UK, South Africa
01/13/2021 - UK Covid Strain Now In 50 Countries, South African Variant In 20: WHO
01/13/2021 - U.S. Covid deaths reach another record as researchers find two new variants in Ohio
01/15/2021 - New Covid variant first found in U.K. could become dominant strain in U.S. by March, CDC says
01/15/2021 - Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
01/16/2021 - COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
01/16/2021 - UK Tightens Borders To Keep Out New COVID-19 Variants
01/17/2021 - COVID-19 variant first found in U.K. could be dominant in U.S. by March
01/20/2021 - Pfizer Vaccine Likely To Protect Against UK Covid Variant: Study
01/20/2021 - Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine found to be effective against Covid variant discovered in the UK
01/20/2021 - Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to "escape" Pfizer vaccine
01/22/2021 - Boris Johnson says some evidence new Covid variant in the UK may be more deadly
01/22/2021 - U.K. officials say COVID variant appears more deadly than original
01/22/2021 - New York state is running 1,000 genome tests per week to look for new Covid variants
01/23/2021 - Immune System Of Patients After Covid Recovery May Fight Variants: Study
01/24/2021 - U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns new COVID variant is more deadly
01/24/2021 - Biden To Ban South Africa Travel To Combat New Covid-19 Variant: Report
01/25/2021 - New Zealand's 1st COVID case in months is variant from South Africa
01/25/2021 - Moderna says it's working on Covid booster shot for variant in South Africa
01/25/2021 - Moderna Says Covid Vaccine Effective Against UK, South Africa Variants
01/25/2021 - Minnesota confirms first known U.S. case of more contagious Covid variant originally found in Brazil
01/26/2021 - IMF more upbeat on global economy, but warns new Covid variants could derail growth
01/26/2021 - First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
01/27/2021 - UK Covid Variant In 70 Countries, South African Strain In 31: WHO
01/27/2021 - Dr. Fauci says Covid vaccines can be easily adapted to new variants, drugmakers working on boosters
01/28/2021 - South Carolina health officials detect first-known U.S. Covid cases of more problematic variant from South Africa
01/28/2021 - Novavax Covid Jab Highly Effective, But Not Against South Africa Variant
01/29/2021 - Novavax offers 1st hopeful vaccine trial data vs. COVID variants
01/29/2021 - Eye Opener: First U.S. cases of COVID-19 variant from South Africa
01/29/2021 - J&J says its Covid vaccine is 66% effective, but the single shot may fall short against variants
01/29/2021 - Novavax offers 1st hopeful vaccine trial data on COVID variants
01/30/2021 - Maryland confirms case of South African Covid variant that's more infectious
01/31/2021 - COVID variant first detected in U.K. now in 50 countries
02/03/2021 - GSK, CureVac partnership eyes Covid-19 vaccine against multiple variants
02/03/2021 - Covid Vaccines May Provide Protection Even As Variants Evolve: Oxford
02/03/2021 - U.K. scientists studying DNA of COVID-19 as new variants emerge
02/03/2021 - U.K.'s COVID variant hunters warn U.S. mutations could be widespread
02/04/2021 - "There Are 4,000 Variants Of Virus That Causes COVID-19": UK Minister
02/04/2021 - U.K. says vaccine upgrades coming as 4,000 COVID variants circulate
02/05/2021 - AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Works Against UK Variant: Oxford
02/06/2021 - Oxford Covid Vaccine Less Effective Against South African Variant: Study
02/07/2021 - COVID-19 variants surface in new countries around the world
02/08/2021 - Variants raise concerns that people can get COVID-19 again
02/08/2021 - Growing fears over U.K. COVID variant despite drop in U.S. cases
02/10/2021 - AstraZeneca Covid Jabs Can Be Used For People Over 65 And Variants: WHO
02/10/2021 - Covid: WHO backs Oxford vaccine against new variants
02/11/2021 - Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'
02/11/2021 - UK's "Kent" Covid Variant Will Sweep The World, Leading Scientist Warns
02/11/2021 - Covid: Victoria state to enter third lockdown after outbreak of UK variant
02/12/2021 - COVID-19 variant found in the Amazon is three times more contagious, Brazil says
02/15/2021 - Covid-19 vaccines might be tweaked if variants get worse
02/16/2021 - Covid: South Africa variant now 'dominant' in Zimbabwe
02/17/2021 - New York's Cuomo says amusement parks, camps can reopen this summer as state monitors Covid variants
02/18/2021 - Bill Gates says J&J and Novavax Covid vaccines still retain 'a lot of capability' against variants
02/21/2021 - UK Starting To Restrict Spread Of Covid Variants: Health Secretary
02/21/2021 - South Africa Covid variant detected for the first time in New York patient, Cuomo says
02/22/2021 - FDA says Covid vaccines that target new variants won't need large clinical trials to win approval
02/24/2021 - Moderna to begin clinical trials of Covid booster shots for variant from South Africa, sends to NIH
03/01/2021 - UK hunts for missing person infected with Covid variant first detected in Brazil
03/09/2021 - Covid 19 live updates: Pfizer vaccine neutralizes Brazil variant in lab study as experts warn of rapid spread
03/09/2021 - Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine Can Protect Against Brazil Variant: Study
03/10/2021 - UK Covid Variant Has Significantly Higher Death Rate: Study
03/11/2021 - China's CoronaVac May Be Ineffective Against Brazil Covid Variant: Study
03/19/2021 - Fauci says the variant from the U.K. likely accounts for up to 30% of Covid infections in U.S.
03/20/2021 - Brazil Covid variant detected in New York resident for the first time, Cuomo says
03/24/2021 - Coronavirus: 'Double mutant' Covid variant found in India
03/30/2021 - Double mutation of the Covid variant in India risks spreading to other countries, doctor says
03/31/2021 - CDC director says Covid variant from U.K. is becoming predominant strain in many parts of the U.S.
03/31/2021 - U.S. begins testing Moderna's Covid vaccine booster shots for variant from South Africa
04/01/2021 - Pfizer Covid vaccine is 91% effective in updated data, protective against South African variant
04/06/2021 - Covid surge in South America as Brazil variant spreads
04/07/2021 - UK Covid Variant Now Most Common Strain In US: Top Health Body
04/08/2021 - Researchers identify five new cases of 'double mutant' Covid variant in California
04/11/2021 - Covid variant from South Africa was able to �break through� Pfizer vaccine in Israeli study
04/12/2021 - UK Covid Variant Not Linked To More Serious Infections: Study
04/13/2021 - UK Covid Variant More Transmissible, But Doesn't Increase Severity: Study
04/14/2021 - Brazil Covid Variant Mutating, May Become More Dangerous: Study
04/18/2021 - AstraZeneca Could Have Covid Vaccine Against Variant By End-2021: Report
04/22/2021 - New Covid variant detected at Texas A&M lab shows signs of antibody resistance and severe illness
04/24/2021 - First Case Of Indian Covid Variant Found In Switzerland: Health Authority
04/26/2021 - Indian Covid Variant Found In Northern Italy
04/27/2021 - Fiji Fears "Covid Tsunami" After Outbreak Found To Be Indian Variant
04/27/2021 - Belgium Bans Arrivals From India, Brazil, South Africa Over Covid Variant
04/29/2021 - France Detects First Case Of Indian Covid Variant: Health Agency
05/05/2021 - Covid Indian Variant Detected In Kenya
05/05/2021 - Curbs In Sydney As Officials Trace 'Mystery Case' Of Indian Covid Variant
05/07/2021 - UK Labels Covid "Variant Of Concern" Linked To Travel From India
05/08/2021 - South Africa Reports 4 Cases Of India Covid Variant
05/10/2021 - WHO classifies triple-mutant Covid variant from India as global health risk
05/10/2021 - WHO says India Covid variant of 'global concern'
05/11/2021 - WHO labels a Covid strain in India as a 'variant of concern' � here's what we know
05/13/2021 - UK 'Anxious' Over Spread Of India-Dominant Covid Variant: Boris Johnson
05/14/2021 - Surge Tests, Jab Measures As India-Dominant Covid Variant Spreads In UK
05/14/2021 - Covid variant from India more transmissible and threatens England lockdown easing, Boris Johnson says
05/17/2021 - UK eases lockdown but Covid variant from India threatens summer freedom
05/18/2021 - Covid variant from India could be dominant in the UK 'in a matter of days,' posing unknown dangers
05/18/2021 - Singapore Covid Variant Affecting Children? What We Know So Far
05/18/2021 - US Vaccines Effective Against Covid Variant Found In India: Top Officials
05/20/2021 - Singapore orders Facebook and Twitter to correct false claim about a 'new' Covid variant
05/21/2021 - Thailand Reports First 15 Local Cases Of India-Dominant Covid Variant
05/21/2021 - Thailand Sees First Local Cases Of India-Dominant Covid Variant
05/22/2021 - Covid: India tells social media firms to remove 'India variant' from content
05/23/2021 - Two COVID shots effective against India variant, English health body says
05/24/2021 - Two doses of Covid vaccines provide effective protection against variant found in India: Study
05/25/2021 - India-Dominant Covid Variant Found In At Least 53 Territories: WHO
05/26/2021 - India-Dominant Covid Variant Found In At Least 53 Territories: WHO
05/28/2021 - In the UK, cases of the Covid variant identified in India have doubled in one week
05/29/2021 - Covid: Vietnam detects new UK-Indian variant, health officials say
05/29/2021 - Vietnam Detects New Covid Variant, Hybrid Of Strains Found In India, UK
06/01/2021 - Only One Strain Of Covid Variant Found In India Is Now "Of Concern": WHO
06/04/2021 - Australia Detects Covid Variant That Caused Second Wave In India
06/04/2021 - Pfizer Jab Has 5 Times Less Antibodies Against Covid Delta Variant: Study
06/07/2021 - Major Chinese city battles Delta Covid variant first detected in India with lockdowns, mass testing
06/08/2021 - Fauci says U.S. must vaccinate more people before Delta becomes dominant Covid variant in America
06/09/2021 - Dr. Scott Gottlieb says 'more dangerous' Covid variant unlikely a major risk to U.S. until fall
06/11/2021 - UK Says Delta Variant 60% More Transmissible Amid Rise In Covid Cases
06/11/2021 - Sweden Sees "Dark Clouds" With Outbreaks Of Covid Delta Variant
06/12/2021 - Delta Variant Covid Cluster Detected At French School
06/14/2021 - Delta Variant Doubles Risk Of Covid Hospitalization: Study
06/16/2021 - WHO says delta Covid variant has now spread to 80 countries and it keeps mutating
06/17/2021 - US Medical Body Classifies Covid Delta Variant As A "Variant Of Concern"
06/17/2021 - The fast-spreading delta Covid variant could have different symptoms, experts say
06/18/2021 - Delta Variant Represents Almost 90% Of New Moscow Covid Cases: Mayor
06/18/2021 - Delta Variant Accounts For Nearly 90% Of New Covid Cases In Moscow: Mayor
06/18/2021 - Delta COVID Variant Becoming Globally Dominant, Says Top WHO Scientist
06/18/2021 - WHO says delta is becoming the dominant Covid variant globally
06/18/2021 - Biden says delta Covid variant is 'particularly dangerous' for young people
06/22/2021 - Fauci declares delta variant 'greatest threat' to the nation's efforts to eliminate Covid
06/23/2021 - Fauci says delta accounts for 20% of new cases and will be dominant Covid variant in U.S. in weeks
06/24/2021 - Delta Covid variant has a new mutation called 'delta plus': Here's what you need to know
06/25/2021 - Australia, Israel Were Covid Success Stories. Then, Delta Variant Struck
06/25/2021 - WHO urges fully vaccinated people to continue to wear masks as delta Covid variant spreads
06/26/2021 - Taiwan reports first domestic case of Delta Covid variant
06/26/2021 - Delta Variant Forces New Lockdowns As Europe Lifts Covid Restrictions
06/26/2021 - Delta Variant Driving Covid Third Wave In South Africa
06/27/2021 - AstraZeneca Tests Booster Vaccine Against Beta Variant Of Covid
06/27/2021 - Around 70% Australians Under Covid Restrictions Amid Delta Variant Surge
06/28/2021 - How the UK � where the Covid delta variant 'exploded' � is a blueprint for the U.S.
06/28/2021 - Hong Kong Bans UK Flights Over Delta Covid Variant Fear
06/29/2021 - These groups look to be most at risk from the Covid delta variant right now
06/29/2021 - Covaxin Neutralises Delta Covid Variant: US National Institute of Health
06/29/2021 - Moderna Says Its Covid Shot Produces Antibodies Against Delta Variant
06/30/2021 - Delta Variant "Greatest Threat" To US' Covid Efforts: Dr Anthony Fauci
07/01/2021 - New Covid wave could be imminent as delta variant sweeps Europe, WHO says
07/01/2021 - White House to deploy response teams across the U.S. to combat delta Covid variant
07/01/2021 - Johnson & Johnson Says Its Covid Shot Neutralizes Delta Variant
07/03/2021 - Iran President Fears Covid 5th Wave Due To Delta Variant
07/05/2021 - Australia's Covid recovery plans remain uncertain as it tries to contain the delta variant
07/07/2021 - Lambda: All You Need To Know About Latest Covid Variant
07/07/2021 - CDC data shows delta is now the dominant Covid variant in the U.S.
07/07/2021 - US Covid Cases Rising Rapidly As Delta Variant Dominates
07/08/2021 - 10-year Treasury yield falls to 1.25% on concerns about economic growth, Covid variant
07/08/2021 - Pfizer says it is developing a Covid booster shot to target the highly transmissible delta variant
07/09/2021 - Here's what you need to know about the lambda Covid variant
07/10/2021 - Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection
07/11/2021 - US Top Coronavirus Advisor Terms Delta Strain Of Covid As "Nasty Variant"
07/13/2021 - Europe struggles to break free of Covid restrictions as delta variant surges
07/13/2021 - Covid cases rise in U.S. counties with low vaccination rates as delta variant spreads
07/14/2021 - Two Jabs "Vital" Against Delta Variant Of Covid: European Regulator
07/15/2021 - Here's why Cramer thinks the Covid delta variant could be a U.S. stock market spoiler
07/15/2021 - Goldman Sachs says Covid delta variant could 'significantly' hit growth in Southeast Asia
07/16/2021 - Delta Covid Variant, Now Dominant Worldwide, Drives US Deaths Surge
07/20/2021 - Delta variant now accounts for 83% of all sequenced Covid cases in the U.S., CDC Director Walensky says
07/21/2021 - Covid Delta Variant To Dominate Within Months: WHO
07/21/2021 - Local officials across U.S. are starting to reimpose Covid mask rules as delta variant takes hold
07/23/2021 - Covid cases are rising again in all 50 states across U.S. as delta variant tightens its grip
07/23/2021 - UK Warns Of Increased Risk Of Covid Reinfection With Delta Variant
07/24/2021 - Disney executives won't attend CinemaCon in-person as delta Covid variant rages in Las Vegas
07/24/2021 - Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar
07/26/2021 - People are 'mixing and matching' Covid vaccines over concerns about the delta variant
07/26/2021 - U.S. won't lift travel restrictions, citing spike in Covid delta variant cases
07/31/2021 - Australia Covid: Brisbane lockdown after Delta variant cases
07/31/2021 - China, Australia Ramp Up Covid Curbs As Delta Variant Spreads
08/05/2021 - Delta variant will lead to increase in breakthrough Covid infections among vaccinated, Moderna says
08/05/2021 - Fauci warns more severe Covid variant could emerge as U.S. cases near 100,000
08/05/2021 - Delta Variant In 135 Nations, Covid Cases To Cross 200 Million Soon: WHO
08/05/2021 - 3 charts show how far Covid delta variant has spread around the world
08/06/2021 - Biden skips victory lap after strong jobs report, warns of economic threat from Covid delta variant
08/06/2021 - Amazon resumes mask mandate in warehouses as Covid delta variant spreads
08/09/2021 - Covid vaccine mandates sweep across corporate America as delta variant spurs action
08/10/2021 - WHO says it urgently needs $7.7 billion to help poorer nations survive delta Covid variant
08/11/2021 - Southwest Airlines says delta Covid variant is hurting bookings, lowers outlook
08/12/2021 - Herd immunity from Covid is 'mythical' with the delta variant, experts say
08/18/2021 - Delta Variant Unable To Evade Antibodies Elicited By Covid Vaccine: Study
08/27/2021 - Delta Variant Of Covid Doubles Risk Of Hospitalisation, Says Study
08/30/2021 - South Africa Scientists Monitor New Covid Variant With High Mutation Rate
09/01/2021 - WHO says it is monitoring a new Covid variant called 'mu'
09/03/2021 - Delta Variant Does Not Cause More Severe Childhood Covid: US Study
09/10/2021 - Why are Covid cases so high when millions are fully vaccinated? Blame the delta variant, experts say
09/16/2021 - Delta variant is so contagious it 'raises the bar' for Covid vaccines, Moderna president says
09/23/2021 - Jim Cramer says uncertainty about Covid delta variant is actually helping stocks right now
09/29/2021 - New Zealand's Covid Cases Jump As It Battles Delta Variant
10/01/2021 - Global Covid Deaths Hit 5 Million As Delta Variant Sweeps The World
10/04/2021 - New Zealand Drops "Covid Zero" Goal After "Game Changer" Delta Variant
10/05/2021 - Zero Covid strategies are being abandoned after the delta variant 'changed the game'
11/05/2021 - Alpha Covid Variant Detected In Dogs, Cats: Report
11/16/2021 - WHO says delta variant accounts for 99% of Covid cases around the world
11/19/2021 - New Sub-Lineage Of Covid Delta Variant Found In Sri Lanka
11/25/2021 - New Covid Variant With 'Unusual' Mutations Focus Of WHO Meet
11/25/2021 - Covid Variant With 'Unusual' Mutations A 'Serious Concern' In S Africa
11/25/2021 - WHO calls special meeting to discuss new Covid variant with 'a large number of mutations'
11/25/2021 - UK To Ban Travel From 6 Nations As South Africa Detects New Covid Variant
11/25/2021 - Hong Kong Finds 2 Cases Of New Covid Variant Identified In Africa
11/25/2021 - Dow futures plunge 400 points amid fears of new Covid variant found in South Africa
11/25/2021 - South African rand takes a hit on fears of new Covid variant with many mutations
11/26/2021 - Singapore To Curb Arrivals From 7 African Nations Over New Covid Variant
11/26/2021 - A heavily-mutated Covid variant emerges in southern Africa: Here's what we know so far
11/26/2021 - Israel Detects Case Of New Covid Variant First Found In South Africa
11/26/2021 - New Covid variant roils global markets with oil sinking 5%
11/26/2021 - Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa
11/26/2021 - Bitcoin enters bear market territory as risk assets plunge on new Covid variant
11/26/2021 - European officials voice concern over 'alarming' new Covid variant
11/26/2021 - Oil drops 10% in worst day of 2021, breaks below $70 as new Covid variant sparks global demand concerns
11/26/2021 - New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery
11/26/2021 - Boeing, airline stocks tumble as new Covid variant spurs travel curbs
11/26/2021 - Belgium confirms case of new, heavily mutated Covid variant
11/26/2021 - Europe's First Case Of New Covid Variant Detected In Belgium
11/26/2021 - Too Early To Know If New Covid Variant Needs New Vaccine: EU Medical Body
11/26/2021 - Pfizer and BioNTech investigate Covid variant, as J&J tests vaccine against mutated virus
11/26/2021 - US Needs More Data On Covid Variant Before Curbing Travel: Top Scientist
11/26/2021 - WHO labels newly identified Covid strain as Omicron, says it's a variant of concern
11/26/2021 - New Covid Strain Named Omicron, Classified As "Variant Of Concern" By WHO
11/26/2021 - U.S. to restrict travel from South Africa, 7 other countries as new Covid variant emerges
11/26/2021 - Travel Bans, Plunging Markets: Global Panic Ensues Over New Covid Variant
11/26/2021 - No cases of new omicron Covid variant in the U.S., CDC says
11/27/2021 - Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant
11/27/2021 - New York declares covid state of emergency as Gov. Hochul warns omicron variant �is coming�
11/27/2021 - Being "Punished" For Detecting New Covid Variant Omicron: South Africa
11/27/2021 - UK, Germany, Italy Detect Cases Of New Covid Variant
11/27/2021 - Travel Bans, Research: World Races To Contain New Covid Variant 'Omicron'
11/27/2021 - Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant
11/28/2021 - Australia Detects Two Cases Of New Covid Variant 'Omicron'
11/28/2021 - Singapore Tracking Omicron Covid Variant "Very Closely", Says PM: Report
11/28/2021 - 13 New Covid Variant Cases Among South Africa Travellers In Netherlands
11/28/2021 - "Race Against Time" To Tackle New Covid Variant: European Union Chief
11/28/2021 - Travel Bans Over New Covid Variant "Attack Global Solidarity": WHO
11/28/2021 - Botswana Detects 19 New 'Omicron' Covid Variant Cases: Health Minister
11/28/2021 - Can 'Omicron' Covid Variant Be Detected Using PCR Testing? WHO Says...
11/28/2021 - South Africa Could Make Covid Jabs Compulsory Amid New Variant Concerns
11/28/2021 - Australia To Review Reopening Plans Amid New Covid Variant Scare
11/28/2021 - Stock futures move higher after Friday's big sell-off, investors monitor omicron Covid variant
11/28/2021 - France Detects 8 "Possible" New Variant Cases Amid Fifth Covid Wave
11/28/2021 - Japan stocks set to slide as investors continue to watch omicron Covid variant developments
11/28/2021 - WHO says delta variant still the priority despite growing worries over new omicron Covid strain
11/28/2021 - Japan To Ban Foreign Arrivals Over New Covid Variant, Says Prime Minister
11/29/2021 - South African doctor who first spotted the omicron Covid variant explains the symptoms
11/29/2021 - Omicron Covid variant poses 'very high' global risk and is likely to spread, WHO warns
11/29/2021 - Bill Ackman says the omicron Covid variant could end up being bullish for markets
11/29/2021 - Pfizer CEO confident Covid treatment pill will be effective against omicron variant
11/29/2021 - Highly Transmissible 'Omicron' Covid Variant Requires 'Urgent Action': G7
11/29/2021 - Biden says he doesn't expect more travel restrictions or lockdowns as omicron Covid variant spreads
11/29/2021 - Canada's New Covid Variant Count Rises To 3 After First Case In Quebec
11/29/2021 - Cause For Concern, "Not Panic": What Joe Biden Said On New Covid Variant
11/29/2021 - CDC steps up its Covid vaccine booster recommendation amid concerns about omicron variant
11/30/2021 - World faces an anxious wait as Covid vaccine makers prepare for omicron variant
11/30/2021 - EU Could Approve Vaccine Against New Covid Variant In 3 To 4 Months
11/30/2021 - Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought
11/30/2021 - Fauci says omicron Covid variant has already been found in 20 countries, but not yet in the U.S.
11/30/2021 - Canada To Ban Travel From 3 Countries Over 'Omicron' Covid Variant Scare
11/30/2021 - Brazil Reports 2 Cases Of 'Omicron' Covid Variant, First In Latin America
11/30/2021 - US Panel Considers Merck Covid Pill Authorization Amid Variant Concerns
11/30/2021 - Asia-Pacific stocks bounce as investors assess omicron Covid variant concerns; oil prices jump 2%
12/01/2021 - Boris Johnson On "Best" Single Defence Against Covid Variant Omicron
12/01/2021 - India's economy is on track � but new Covid variant could weigh on growth, economists say
12/01/2021 - Vaccine inequality is to blame for Covid omicron variant, Rockefeller Foundation president says
12/01/2021 - OPEC to decide on oil output policy as omicron Covid variant rattles markets
12/01/2021 - U.S. confirms nation's first case of omicron Covid variant in California
12/01/2021 - 'Omicron' Variant Drives "Worrying" Surge In South Africa's Covid Cases
12/01/2021 - UK Orders 114 Million Additional Covid Jabs Amid 'Omicron' Variant Scare
12/01/2021 - This interactive map shows where the Covid omicron variant has been detected
12/01/2021 - European markets head for lower open as omicron Covid variant fears return
12/02/2021 - Omicron Covid variant likely circulating for longer � and more widely � than thought, experts say
12/02/2021 - OPEC+ set to decide oil output policy amid growing fears over omicron Covid variant
12/02/2021 - Covid hospitalizations from delta variant creep up again across America as omicron lands in U.S.
12/02/2021 - Omicron Covid Variant: What We Know And What We Don't
12/02/2021 - Omicron Covid variant expected to hit New York in 'coming days,' NY health commissioner says
12/02/2021 - New York officials confirm 5 cases of omicron Covid variant in NYC metro area
12/02/2021 - Omicron: India reports first cases of new Covid variant
12/03/2021 - South Africa Hit By Fourth Covid Wave, Driven By New Variant Omicron
12/03/2021 - WHO says omicron Covid variant detected in 38 countries, early data suggests it's more contagious
12/03/2021 - Covid: Don't panic about Omicron variant, WHO says
12/05/2021 - UK's New Covid Travel Rules Amid 'Omicron' Variant Scare
12/05/2021 - Omicron Covid variant may have picked up a piece of the common-cold virus
12/05/2021 - Omicron Covid variant in at least 15 states and cases are likely to rise, CDC chief says
12/05/2021 - Omicron Covid variant poses greater risk for the unvaccinated, former White House advisor says
12/06/2021 - South Africa Readies Hospitals As Omicron Variant Drives New Covid Wave
12/06/2021 - First data on omicron Covid variant's severity is 'encouraging,' Fauci says
12/07/2021 - 'Omicron' Not More Severe Than Delta Variant Of Covid: Top US Scientist
12/07/2021 - Omicron Covid variant has spread to more than 50 countries and 19 U.S. states, CDC director says
12/07/2021 - Covid: Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says
12/08/2021 - Symptoms, vaccine evasion and a new 'offshoot': What we know now about the omicron Covid variant
12/08/2021 - WHO says omicron Covid variant could change the course of the pandemic
12/08/2021 - Covid cases more than doubled in South Africa last week as omicron variant spreads, WHO says
12/09/2021 - Rapid infection rate of omicron Covid variant is causing concern, as UK braces for 1 million cases
12/10/2021 - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposes statewide mask mandate amid spread of omicron Covid variant
12/12/2021 - Israeli study finds Pfizer Covid booster protects against omicron variant
12/13/2021 - PM Boris Johnson says at least one patient has died with the omicron Covid variant in the UK
12/14/2021 - Omicron Covid variant to hit global demand for oil, IEA says
12/14/2021 - Why a Covid booster dose is crucial against the omicron variant
12/14/2021 - WHO says omicron is spreading at a rate not seen with any other Covid variant
12/16/2021 - Fauci says omicron will soon become dominant Covid variant in U.S., urges people to get shots
12/17/2021 - Omicron Covid Variant "Dominant" In France From Start Of 2022: PM
12/20/2021 - Omicron vs Delta: New Study Answers Questions On New Covid Variant
12/21/2021 - Likely Order Of Covid Symptoms Depends On Coronavirus Variant: Study
12/21/2021 - Covid Omicron: Variant will push Europe hospitals towards brink, says WHO
12/25/2021 - France Hits Record 100,000 Covid Cases In A Day Amid New Variant Concerns
01/17/2022 - Researchers In Sweden Identify Gene Variant That Protects Against Covid
03/16/2022 - Israel Records New Covid Variant
03/16/2022 - New Covid Variant Detected In Israel: 5 Points
03/23/2022 - Covid Makes Comeback In US As Omicron BA.2 Variant Becomes Dominant
04/02/2022 - New Covid Variant XE Found In UK, More Transmissible Than Omicron: WHO
04/17/2022 - What's The New Covid Omicron XE Variant And Should I Be Worried?
05/21/2022 - Covid Cases In UK Fall Even As 2 Omicron Variant Sub-Types Surface
08/23/2022 - Covid Incubation Gets Shorter With Each New Variant, Study Shows
09/14/2022 - A New Covid Variant Is Now Spreading - Omicron BA.4.6. Details Here
12/21/2022 - As New Covid Variant Threatens China, Expert Cites India's Example
12/22/2022 - Variant Behind China Covid Surge, Also Found In India, Has These Symptoms
01/05/2023 - 'Kraken', The New Covid Variant And Why It's Causing Concern
03/17/2023 - Unidentified Covid Variant Detected In Israel. All You Need To Know

Unidentified Covid Variant Detected In Israel. All You Need To Know

Published: 03/17/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

A new variant of COVID-19 has been found in Israel. The unidentified variant was detected in two people who had travelled abroad, reported Israeli newspaper Haaretz quoting the Israel health ministry.

'Kraken', The New Covid Variant And Why It's Causing Concern

Published: 01/05/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

A new Covid variant that was first detected last year has quickly become the dominant strain in the US - and picked up a creepy moniker along the way.

Variant Behind China Covid Surge, Also Found In India, Has These Symptoms

Published: 12/22/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Rising Covid cases in China are mainly driven by the BF.7 strain of Omicron variant of coronavirus, which has been detected in India too. Numbers may be small but here is why the government is...

As New Covid Variant Threatens China, Expert Cites India's Example

Published: 12/21/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The tsunami of Covid-19 that's taking hold across China is spurring concern that a dangerous new variant could emerge for the first time in more than a year, just as genetic sequencing to catch such a...

A New Covid Variant Is Now Spreading - Omicron BA.4.6. Details Here

Published: 09/14/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

BA.4.6, a subvariant of the omicron COVID variant which has been quickly gaining traction in the US, is now confirmed to be spreading in the UK.

Covid Incubation Gets Shorter With Each New Variant, Study Shows

Published: 08/23/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The longer a virus can replicate inside a person before causing symptoms, the harder it can be to stop because of the greater potential for the infected to unknowingly spread it far and wide.

Covid Cases In UK Fall Even As 2 Omicron Variant Sub-Types Surface

Published: 05/21/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The United Kingdom's coronavirus alert level has been reduced from four to three as COVID-19 cases continue to fall, even as two rare types of the Omicron variant sub-types have been reclassified as...

What's The New Covid Omicron XE Variant And Should I Be Worried?

Published: 04/17/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A "recombinant" coronavirus variant has emerged, dubbed "Omicron XE", which is the result of two Omicron strains merging together in a single host and then going on to infect others.

New Covid Variant XE Found In UK, More Transmissible Than Omicron: WHO

Published: 04/02/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A new Covid variant has been found in the UK, the World Health Organisation said in its latest report. The new mutant, called XE, may be more transmissible than any strain of COVID-19, the health body...

Covid Makes Comeback In US As Omicron BA.2 Variant Becomes Dominant

Published: 03/23/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Covid is making its latest comeback in parts of the northeastern United States as BA.2 coronavirus variant becomes dominant in the country, officials, while urging Congress to pass new funding or risk...

New Covid Variant Detected In Israel: 5 Points

Published: 03/16/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Israel said that it had recorded two cases of a new Covid variant. "This variant is still unknown around the world," Israel's ministry of health said in a statement. Although Israel's pandemic...

Israel Records New Covid Variant

Published: 03/16/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Israel's ministry of health said Wednesday it had recorded two cases of new Covid variant, but which officials said they were not unduly worried about.

Researchers In Sweden Identify Gene Variant That Protects Against Covid

Published: 01/17/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Researchers have identified a specific gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection. An international team led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden pinpointed the variant...

France Hits Record 100,000 Covid Cases In A Day Amid New Variant Concerns

Published: 12/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Covid infections in France hit six figures Saturday, health officials recording 104,611 cases over the previous 24 hours, the third consecutive day the numbers have been record highs.

Covid Omicron: Variant will push Europe hospitals towards brink, says WHO

Published: 12/21/2021 in BBC News - World

The UN health body's Europe head says another storm is coming, as countries brace for a surge in cases.

Likely Order Of Covid Symptoms Depends On Coronavirus Variant: Study

Published: 12/21/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The most likely order of symptoms that patients with COVID-19 experience is different for different variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a study.

Omicron vs Delta: New Study Answers Questions On New Covid Variant

Published: 12/20/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

How lethal is Omicron? Does it cause a severe disease? Will a third dose of vaccine give better immunity? Scientists are racing to find the answers to these questions as Omicron cases soar across...

Omicron Covid Variant "Dominant" In France From Start Of 2022: PM

Published: 12/17/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Friday likened the spread of the Omicron variant in Europe to "lightning", adding that it would be the dominant strain in France from the start of 2022.

Fauci says omicron will soon become dominant Covid variant in U.S., urges people to get shots

Published: 12/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As omicron spreads, Dr. Anthony Fauci said "things could get really bad, particularly for the unvaccinated."

WHO says omicron is spreading at a rate not seen with any other Covid variant

Published: 12/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"The reality is that omicron is probably in most countries, even if it hasn't been detected yet," Tedros said.

Why a Covid booster dose is crucial against the omicron variant

Published: 12/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The race is on to get Covid vaccine booster shots. Here's why they're so important in the face of the omicron variant.

Omicron Covid variant to hit global demand for oil, IEA says

Published: 12/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Demand for oil is set to be lower than expected next year, the IEA has said, as the world braces for a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases.

PM Boris Johnson says at least one patient has died with the omicron Covid variant in the UK

Published: 12/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.K. leader Boris Johnson has confirmed that at least one patient infected with the new omicron variant of Covid-19 has died in the country.

Israeli study finds Pfizer Covid booster protects against omicron variant

Published: 12/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Israeli researchers said they found that a three-shot course of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine provided significant protection against the new omicron variant.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposes statewide mask mandate amid spread of omicron Covid variant

Published: 12/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a statewide mask mandate for all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement.�

Rapid infection rate of omicron Covid variant is causing concern, as UK braces for 1 million cases

Published: 12/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"The omicron data is enormously worrying," immunologist Danny Altmann told CNBC, pointing to the U.K's 2.5-day doubling time of cases.

Covid cases more than doubled in South Africa last week as omicron variant spreads, WHO says

Published: 12/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

South Africa's test positivity rate also hit 22.4% at the beginning of the last week, a sharp increase from 1.2% reported during the first week of November.

WHO says omicron Covid variant could change the course of the pandemic

Published: 12/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"Certain features of omicron, including its global spread and large number of mutations, suggest it could have a major impact on the course of the pandemic," Tedros said.

Symptoms, vaccine evasion and a new 'offshoot': What we know now about the omicron Covid variant

Published: 12/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Day by day, more information has emerged regarding the spread of the variant, as well as anecdotal evidence and preliminary data about its risk profile.

Covid: Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says

Published: 12/07/2021 in BBC News - World

A small study in South Africa suggests the new variant could partially evade the Pfizer jab.

Omicron Covid variant has spread to more than 50 countries and 19 U.S. states, CDC director says

Published: 12/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

'Omicron' Not More Severe Than Delta Variant Of Covid: Top US Scientist

Published: 12/07/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Top US scientist Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that while it would take weeks to judge the severity of the new Covid-19 variant 'Omicron', early indications suggested it was not worse than prior strains,...

First data on omicron Covid variant's severity is 'encouraging,' Fauci says

Published: 12/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Preliminary data is starting to emerge that could give us a clearer picture of the omicron Covid variant.

South Africa Readies Hospitals As Omicron Variant Drives New Covid Wave

Published: 12/06/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa is preparing its hospitals for more admissions, as the Omicron coronavirus variant pushes the country into a fourth wave of COVID-19 cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday.

Omicron Covid variant poses greater risk for the unvaccinated, former White House advisor says

Published: 12/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

There's reason to believe that current vaccines are going to be "quite effective" in combating the effects of the omicron strain, says Andy Slavitt.

Omicron Covid variant in at least 15 states and cases are likely to rise, CDC chief says

Published: 12/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

At least 15 states have detected the omicron coronavirus variant.

Omicron Covid variant may have picked up a piece of the common-cold virus

Published: 12/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

By inserting this particular snippet into itself, omicron might be making itself look "more human."

UK's New Covid Travel Rules Amid 'Omicron' Variant Scare

Published: 12/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The UK government has announced that those travelling into the country will need to show a negative coronavirus test pre-departure as it reintroduces Covid-19 restrictions due to the Omicron variant.

Covid: Don't panic about Omicron variant, WHO says

Published: 12/03/2021 in BBC News - World

The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant.

WHO says omicron Covid variant detected in 38 countries, early data suggests it's more contagious

Published: 12/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

South Africa Hit By Fourth Covid Wave, Driven By New Variant Omicron

Published: 12/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa is being hit by a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections driven by the Omicron variant which has been detected in seven of the country's nine provinces, Health Minister Joe Phaahla said on...

Omicron: India reports first cases of new Covid variant

Published: 12/02/2021 in BBC News - World

Two travellers who landed in India's Bangalore city tested positive for the Omicron variant.

New York officials confirm 5 cases of omicron Covid variant in NYC metro area

Published: 12/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

One case was discovered in Long Island and four in the boroughs that make up New York City: two in Queens, one in Brooklyn and one in Manhattan.

Omicron Covid variant expected to hit New York in 'coming days,' NY health commissioner says

Published: 12/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The new, highly mutated omicron Covid-19 variant is expected to hit New York state in the "coming days," the state health commissioner said.

Omicron Covid Variant: What We Know And What We Don't

Published: 12/02/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Omicron is a variant of Covid-19 first sequenced in South Africa with cases now present in over 20 countries and on all continents.

Covid hospitalizations from delta variant creep up again across America as omicron lands in U.S.

Published: 12/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

About 56,000 Americans are currently hospitalized with Covid as of Wednesday, up 8% from last week and 20% from the most recent low point on Nov. 10.

OPEC+ set to decide oil output policy amid growing fears over omicron Covid variant

Published: 12/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

OPEC+ will convene to determine whether to stick with its plan to release more oil into the market or to restrain supply amid fears over the omicron variant.

Omicron Covid variant likely circulating for longer � and more widely � than thought, experts say

Published: 12/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

There are increasing signs of community transmission as cases emerge with no travel links to southern Africa.

European markets head for lower open as omicron Covid variant fears return

Published: 12/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

European stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as concerns persist over the omicron Covid variant.

This interactive map shows where the Covid omicron variant has been detected

Published: 12/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

From the U.S. to Germany and Saudi Arabia to Australia, the omicron Covid-19 variant has spread to dozens of countries globally.

UK Orders 114 Million Additional Covid Jabs Amid 'Omicron' Variant Scare

Published: 12/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The UK government said late Wednesday it has ordered 114 million additional Covid-19 vaccine doses, from pharmaceutical giants Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, to bolster its jabs drive over the next two...

'Omicron' Variant Drives "Worrying" Surge In South Africa's Covid Cases

Published: 12/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The Omicron variant has propelled a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in South Africa in recent weeks, health officials told parliament Wednesday, calling the situation "worrying".

U.S. confirms nation's first case of omicron Covid variant in California

Published: 12/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The patient, who was fully vaccinated, returned from traveling in South Africa to the San Francisco area on Nov. 22 and tested positive for omicron on Nov. 29.

OPEC to decide on oil output policy as omicron Covid variant rattles markets

Published: 12/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

There is little sign OPEC+ intends to change course from its current output plan of a monthly hike of 400,000 barrels per day.

Vaccine inequality is to blame for Covid omicron variant, Rockefeller Foundation president says

Published: 12/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

New Covid-19 variants are a result of the failure of the richest nations to share their vaccines, says the Rockefeller Foundation's president.

India's economy is on track � but new Covid variant could weigh on growth, economists say

Published: 12/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Gross domestic product grew 8.4% between July and September � India's fiscal second quarter � from a year ago, government data showed.

Boris Johnson On "Best" Single Defence Against Covid Variant Omicron

Published: 12/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Booster COVID-19 vaccines increase the body's immune response and remain the best single defence against the new Omicron variant of coronavirus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday.

Asia-Pacific stocks bounce as investors assess omicron Covid variant concerns; oil prices jump 2%

Published: 11/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Shares stateside dropped overnight, with the S&P 500 falling nearly 2% amid fears over the recently discovered omicron Covid variant.

US Panel Considers Merck Covid Pill Authorization Amid Variant Concerns

Published: 11/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A panel of health experts appointed by the US government was mulling Tuesday whether to endorse Merck's Covid pill, a new form of treatment that is easy to administer and could prove more able to...

Brazil Reports 2 Cases Of 'Omicron' Covid Variant, First In Latin America

Published: 11/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Brazil's health regulator Anvisa said on Tuesday that laboratory analysis had found two Brazilian cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, the first reported cases in Latin America.

Canada To Ban Travel From 3 Countries Over 'Omicron' Covid Variant Scare

Published: 11/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Canada will ban travelers who have been to Nigeria, Malawi and Egypt over concerns about the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, the Toronto Star newspaper said on Tuesday, citing sources.

Fauci says omicron Covid variant has already been found in 20 countries, but not yet in the U.S.

Published: 11/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

Published: 11/30/2021 in BBC News - World

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa.

EU Could Approve Vaccine Against New Covid Variant In 3 To 4 Months

Published: 11/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The EU drug regulator said on Tuesday it could approve vaccines adapted to target the Omicron variant of the coronavirus within three to four months if needed, but that existing shots would continue...

World faces an anxious wait as Covid vaccine makers prepare for omicron variant

Published: 11/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Global hopes are being pinned on vaccine makers to come up with shots that work against the new strain.

CDC steps up its Covid vaccine booster recommendation amid concerns about omicron variant

Published: 11/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The CDC strengthened its Covid vaccine booster recommendation Monday, saying all U.S. adults "should" get the shot, amid concern about the omicron variant.

Cause For Concern, "Not Panic": What Joe Biden Said On New Covid Variant

Published: 11/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans not to "panic" over the newly identified Covid variant Omicron and said he does not foresee new lockdowns or extending travel restrictions for now.

Canada's New Covid Variant Count Rises To 3 After First Case In Quebec

Published: 11/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Quebec has discovered its first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Canadian province's health minister said on Monday, bringing Canada's total number of cases to three.

Biden says he doesn't expect more travel restrictions or lockdowns as omicron Covid variant spreads

Published: 11/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The U.S. on Monday began to temporarily bar visitors from South Africa, where scientists first reported the variant, and five other African countries.

Highly Transmissible 'Omicron' Covid Variant Requires 'Urgent Action': G7

Published: 11/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The new Covid variant 'Omicron' is highly transmissible and requires "urgent action," G7 health ministers said Monday, praising South Africa's "exemplary work" for both detecting the strain and...

Pfizer CEO confident Covid treatment pill will be effective against omicron variant

Published: 11/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said he has a "very high level of confidence" that the company's Covid treatment pill is effective against omicron.

Bill Ackman says the omicron Covid variant could end up being bullish for markets

Published: 11/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Bill Ackman said�the new omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus�could actually give U.S. stocks a boost if symptoms turn out to be less severe.

Omicron Covid variant poses 'very high' global risk and is likely to spread, WHO warns

Published: 11/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The omicron Covid variant is likely to spread further and poses a "very high" global risk, according to the World Health Organization.

South African doctor who first spotted the omicron Covid variant explains the symptoms

Published: 11/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Omicron symptoms could be mild, according to the South African doctor who first spotted the variant, now dubbed "of concern" by the World Health Organization.

Japan To Ban Foreign Arrivals Over New Covid Variant, Says Prime Minister

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Japan will reinstate tough border measures, barring all new foreign arrivals over the Omicron Covid variant, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Monday, just weeks after a softening of strict entry...

WHO says delta variant still the priority despite growing worries over new omicron Covid strain

Published: 11/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"Over 99% of cases around the world are due to the delta variant and more deaths are occurring in the unvaccinated," says WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan.

Japan stocks set to slide as investors continue to watch omicron Covid variant developments

Published: 11/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Investors in Asia-Pacific will continue to watch for developments surrounding the recently discovered omicron Covid variant.

France Detects 8 "Possible" New Variant Cases Amid Fifth Covid Wave

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

France's Health Ministry said on Sunday it had detected eight possible cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant across the country after the government announced it would tighten restrictions to contain...

Stock futures move higher after Friday's big sell-off, investors monitor omicron Covid variant

Published: 11/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Stocks are coming off a holiday-shortened session Friday in which the Dow posted its worst day since October 2020.

Australia To Review Reopening Plans Amid New Covid Variant Scare

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Australia will review its plans to reopen borders to skilled migrants and students from Dec. 1, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, after the country reported its first cases of the Omicron...

South Africa Could Make Covid Jabs Compulsory Amid New Variant Concerns

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that authorities were considering making COVID-19 shots compulsory for certain places and activities, as a rise in infections linked to a new...

Can 'Omicron' Covid Variant Be Detected Using PCR Testing? WHO Says...

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

While PCR tests can detect infection with Omicron, studies are looking to whether the Covid-19 variant of concern has any impact on other test types, the WHO said Sunday.

Botswana Detects 19 New 'Omicron' Covid Variant Cases: Health Minister

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Botswana, the only African country outside South Africa to have reported Omicron cases, said Sunday it had detected 19 infections of the new Covid variant, including the first four declared last week.

Travel Bans Over New Covid Variant "Attack Global Solidarity": WHO

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The head of the World Health Organization in Africa on Sunday urged countries to follow the science rather than imposing flight bans in a bid to contain the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

"Race Against Time" To Tackle New Covid Variant: European Union Chief

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday the world was in a "race against time" to understand the new Covid variant, calling for precautions to give scientists time to analyse the...

13 New Covid Variant Cases Among South Africa Travellers In Netherlands

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Dutch health authorities said on Sunday they had found at least 13 cases of the new Omicron strain among 61 quarantined passengers who tested positive for coronavirus after arriving from South Africa.

Singapore Tracking Omicron Covid Variant "Very Closely", Says PM: Report

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Singapore is tracking the emerging Omicron COVID-19 variant "very closely" and could be forced to take a few steps back again before moving ahead with easing of safety measures and opening up the...

Australia Detects Two Cases Of New Covid Variant 'Omicron'

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Health officials in Australia said Sunday they had detected the Covid Omicron strain for the first time after testing two passengers from southern Africa who flew into Sydney.

Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant

Published: 11/27/2021 in BBC News - World

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.

Travel Bans, Research: World Races To Contain New Covid Variant 'Omicron'

Published: 11/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Several European nations on Saturday announced their first cases of a highly infectious new coronavirus strain, as governments worldwide began pulling down the shutters to contain the new Omicron...

UK, Germany, Italy Detect Cases Of New Covid Variant

Published: 11/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Britain, Germany and Italy detected cases of the new 'Omicron' coronavirus variant on Saturday and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new steps to contain the virus, while more nations...

Being "Punished" For Detecting New Covid Variant Omicron: South Africa

Published: 11/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa said Saturday it is being "punished" for detecting a new Covid-19 variant Omicron which the World Health Organization has termed a "variant of concern" and is more transmissible than the...

New York declares covid state of emergency as Gov. Hochul warns omicron variant �is coming�

Published: 11/27/2021 in National

While omicron has not yet been detected in the United States, New York hospitals will be allowed to protect capacity by limiting nonessential and non-urgent care.

Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Published: 11/27/2021 in BBC News - World

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

No cases of new omicron Covid variant in the U.S., CDC says

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"We expect Omicron to be identified quickly, if it emerges in the U.S.," according to the statement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Travel Bans, Plunging Markets: Global Panic Ensues Over New Covid Variant

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The discovery of a new coronavirus variant named Omicron triggered global alarm on Friday as countries rushed to suspend travel from southern Africa and stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic...

U.S. to restrict travel from South Africa, 7 other countries as new Covid variant emerges

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The United States will restrict travel for non-U.S. citizens from South Africa and seven other countries starting on Monday as a new Covid variant emerges.

New Covid Strain Named Omicron, Classified As "Variant Of Concern" By WHO

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The World Health Organization on Friday declared the recently-discovered B.1.1.529 strain of Covid-19 to be a variant of concern, renaming it Omicron.

WHO labels newly identified Covid strain as Omicron, says it's a variant of concern

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The WHO has said it will take weeks to understand how the variant may impact diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines.

US Needs More Data On Covid Variant Before Curbing Travel: Top Scientist

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Senior US government scientist Anthony Fauci said Friday Washington wanted more data on a worrisome new Covid-19 variant first detected in southern Africa before joining other countries in banning...

Pfizer and BioNTech investigate Covid variant, as J&J tests vaccine against mutated virus

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Pfizer and BioNTech said they expect more data from lab tests in two weeks at the latest.

Too Early To Know If New Covid Variant Needs New Vaccine: EU Medical Body

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The EU's drug regulator said on Friday that it was closely monitoring the new B.1.1.529 Covid-19 variant, but it was too soon to tell if updated vaccines would be needed.

Europe's First Case Of New Covid Variant Detected In Belgium

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belgium said Friday it has detected the first announced case in Europe of the new Covid-19 variant, in an unvaccinated person returning from abroad.

Belgium confirms case of new, heavily mutated Covid variant

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Boeing, airline stocks tumble as new Covid variant spurs travel curbs

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A new Covid variant is sparking travel curbs just as many countries were welcoming back visitors.

New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

Published: 11/26/2021 in BBC News - World

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants.

Oil drops 10% in worst day of 2021, breaks below $70 as new Covid variant sparks global demand concerns

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Oil prices came under pressure on Friday amid demand concerns after the WHO warned of a new Covid variant.

European officials voice concern over 'alarming' new Covid variant

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The new variant comes at a time when different European nations are grappling with surging cases of the delta variant.

Bitcoin enters bear market territory as risk assets plunge on new Covid variant

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The cryptocurrency is down 20% from an all-time high of nearly $69,000 which it hit�earlier this month.

Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa

Published: 11/26/2021 in BBC News - World

Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant.

New Covid variant roils global markets with oil sinking 5%

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Global markets went into a tailspin Friday following news of a new heavily-mutated Covid-19 variant first detected in South Africa.

Israel Detects Case Of New Covid Variant First Found In South Africa

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Israel has identified a case of a Covid-19 variant with a large number of mutations first detected in South Africa, the health ministry said Friday.

A heavily-mutated Covid variant emerges in southern Africa: Here's what we know so far

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The World Health Organization will meet on Friday to discuss a new heavily-mutated variant of Covid-19.

Singapore To Curb Arrivals From 7 African Nations Over New Covid Variant

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Singapore will restrict arrivals from seven African countries, health officials said Friday, after South Africa discovered a new Covid-19 variant with a large number of mutations.

South African rand takes a hit on fears of new Covid variant with many mutations

Published: 11/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The South African rand on Friday fell sharply against the dollar after a new variant with many mutations was detected in the country.

Dow futures plunge 400 points amid fears of new Covid variant found in South Africa

Published: 11/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.S. stock futures dropped in overnight trading on Thursday amid renewed Covid fears over a new variant found in South Africa.

Hong Kong Finds 2 Cases Of New Covid Variant Identified In Africa

Published: 11/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Two cases of the new Covid-19 strain raising alarm in parts of southern Africa have been found in travelers arriving in Hong Kong.

UK To Ban Travel From 6 Nations As South Africa Detects New Covid Variant

Published: 11/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Britain on Thursday said it would ban travel from six southern African countries, after South Africa detected a new COVID-19 variant with a large number of mutations.

WHO calls special meeting to discuss new Covid variant with 'a large number of mutations'

Published: 11/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Covid Variant With 'Unusual' Mutations A 'Serious Concern' In S Africa

Published: 11/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Scientists in South Africa are studying a recently identified new coronavirus variant that is a cause for serious concern, stoking fears the country may face a potentially severe fourth wave that...

New Covid Variant With 'Unusual' Mutations Focus Of WHO Meet

Published: 11/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

World Health Organization officials met on Thursday to discuss a new coronavirus variant circulating in South Africa and Botswana.

New Sub-Lineage Of Covid Delta Variant Found In Sri Lanka

Published: 11/19/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Sri Lanka on Friday detected a new sub-lineage of the Delta variant of COVID-19, scientifically named B.1.617.2. AY 104, making it the third mutation of the coronavirus to have originated in the...

WHO says delta variant accounts for 99% of Covid cases around the world

Published: 11/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Alpha Covid Variant Detected In Dogs, Cats: Report

Published: 11/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A new study in the Veterinary Record reveals that pets can be infected with the alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected in southeast England and is commonly known as the UK variant or...

Zero Covid strategies are being abandoned after the delta variant 'changed the game'

Published: 10/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

New Zealand has become the latest country to abandon a "zero Covid" strategy, a decision that comes as the delta variant of the virus proved too potent to stop.

New Zealand Drops "Covid Zero" Goal After "Game Changer" Delta Variant

Published: 10/04/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern admitted Monday that New Zealand's widely praised "Covid zero" strategy had failed to halt a stubborn outbreak in Auckland and said a new approach was needed.

Global Covid Deaths Hit 5 Million As Delta Variant Sweeps The World

Published: 10/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Worldwide deaths related to COVID-19 surpassed 5 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, as the Delta variant causes a surge in death, mainly among the unvaccinated.

New Zealand's Covid Cases Jump As It Battles Delta Variant

Published: 09/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

New Zealand's daily coronavirus cases jumped to their highest level in weeks on Wednesday, a setback to the South Pacific nation's battle to eliminate the highly infectious Delta variant from its...

Jim Cramer says uncertainty about Covid delta variant is actually helping stocks right now

Published: 09/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

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Delta variant is so contagious it 'raises the bar' for Covid vaccines, Moderna president says

Published: 09/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The fast-spreading delta variant is a whole new ball game for Covid-19 vaccines and ending the pandemic, Moderna President Stephen Hoge�said.

Why are Covid cases so high when millions are fully vaccinated? Blame the delta variant, experts say

Published: 09/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The number of Covid cases being recorded daily in the West remains high, and even resembles earlier peaks at different points during the pandemic.

Delta Variant Does Not Cause More Severe Childhood Covid: US Study

Published: 09/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

US pediatric Covid hospitalizations have surged since Delta became predominant, but a new study that offers a first look at the relevant data suggests that fears the variant causes more severe disease...

WHO says it is monitoring a new Covid variant called 'mu'

Published: 09/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The mu variant has mutations that have the potential to evade immunity provided by a previous Covid-19 infection or vaccination, the WHO said.

South Africa Scientists Monitor New Covid Variant With High Mutation Rate

Published: 08/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Scientists in South Africa are monitoring a new coronavirus variant with an unusually high mutation rate, and whose frequency has gradually increased in recent months, the National Institute for...

Delta Variant Of Covid Doubles Risk Of Hospitalisation, Says Study

Published: 08/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The Delta variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 doubles the risk of hospitalisation compared to the Alpha variant it has supplanted as the dominant strain worldwide, researchers reported Saturday...

Delta Variant Unable To Evade Antibodies Elicited By Covid Vaccine: Study

Published: 08/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, that causes COVID-19, is unable to evade the antibodies generated by vaccination, according to a lab study.

Herd immunity from Covid is 'mythical' with the delta variant, experts say

Published: 08/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Achieving herd immunity with Covid vaccines when the highly-infectious delta variant is spreading is likely to be impossible, leading experts say.

Southwest Airlines says delta Covid variant is hurting bookings, lowers outlook

Published: 08/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Southwest Airlines says the delta variant of Covid-19 is hurting bookings and sparking trip cancellations.

WHO says it urgently needs $7.7 billion to help poorer nations survive delta Covid variant

Published: 08/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

WHO officials have set a goal to vaccinate at least 10% of the globe by the end of September, 40% by the end of this year and 70% by the middle of next year.

Covid vaccine mandates sweep across corporate America as delta variant spurs action

Published: 08/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The U.S. government may not require that everyone get Covid vaccines, but large employers are stepping into the void.

Amazon resumes mask mandate in warehouses as Covid delta variant spreads

Published: 08/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The company had previously said warehouse workers could ditch their masks indoors if they were fully vaccinated.

Biden skips victory lap after strong jobs report, warns of economic threat from Covid delta variant

Published: 08/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

President Joe Biden said the strong July jobs numbers were no cause for celebration, because rising Covid cases pose an urgent threat.

3 charts show how far Covid delta variant has spread around the world

Published: 08/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The delta variant, first detected in India last October, has been found in more than 130 countries globally, according to the World Health Organization.

Delta Variant In 135 Nations, Covid Cases To Cross 200 Million Soon: WHO

Published: 08/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The highly-transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 has now been reported in 135 countries, according to the World Health Organization which said the cumulative number of coronavirus cases reported...

Fauci warns more severe Covid variant could emerge as U.S. cases near 100,000

Published: 08/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that a more severe Covid variant could soon emerge, as daily average new case totals approach 100,000 per day.

Delta variant will lead to increase in breakthrough Covid infections among vaccinated, Moderna says

Published: 08/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The highly contagious delta variant will lead to an increase in breakthrough infections among the fully vaccinated as people begin moving indoors, Moderna said.

China, Australia Ramp Up Covid Curbs As Delta Variant Spreads

Published: 07/31/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

China and Australia ramped up Covid-19 curbs Saturday as Delta variant cases surged and tens of thousands rallied in France against restrictions designed to stop the pandemic.

Australia Covid: Brisbane lockdown after Delta variant cases

Published: 07/31/2021 in BBC News - World

Millions of Australians in parts of Queensland enter a snap lockdown from Saturday afternoon.

U.S. won't lift travel restrictions, citing spike in Covid delta variant cases

Published: 07/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Biden administration isn't planning to lift travel restrictions because of a spike in delta variant Covid cases.

People are 'mixing and matching' Covid vaccines over concerns about the delta variant

Published: 07/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Some Americans say they are finding ways to get extra Covid shots, with some even going as far as receiving the extra shots from different companies.

Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar

Published: 07/24/2021 in BBC News - World

With low global vaccination rates, the variant's spread is threatening to overwhelm health systems.

Disney executives won't attend CinemaCon in-person as delta Covid variant rages in Las Vegas

Published: 07/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Disney executives won't be traveling to Las Vegas next month to attend the National Association of Theatre Owner's CinemaCon.

UK Warns Of Increased Risk Of Covid Reinfection With Delta Variant

Published: 07/23/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

In UK, 3,692 people have been hospitalised with the Delta variant, of whom 2,152 (58.3 per cent) were unvaccinated and 843 (22.8 per cent) were fully vaccinated.

Covid cases are rising again in all 50 states across U.S. as delta variant tightens its grip

Published: 07/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Florida and Nevada are reporting the highest daily average of new cases per capita over the past week.

Local officials across U.S. are starting to reimpose Covid mask rules as delta variant takes hold

Published: 07/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Local officials in at least five U.S. states are now advising all residents to wear masks in public indoor settings � whether they are vaccinated or not.

Covid Delta Variant To Dominate Within Months: WHO

Published: 07/21/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 is expected to become the dominant strain of the virus over the coming months, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

Delta variant now accounts for 83% of all sequenced Covid cases in the U.S., CDC Director Walensky says

Published: 07/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Delta Covid Variant, Now Dominant Worldwide, Drives US Deaths Surge

Published: 07/16/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain worldwide and is driving a surge of deaths around the United States, almost entirely among unvaccinated people, US officials said Friday.

Goldman Sachs says Covid delta variant could 'significantly' hit growth in Southeast Asia

Published: 07/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The spread of the more transmissible delta variant has pushed daily Covid-19 cases to record highs in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in recent weeks.

Here's why Cramer thinks the Covid delta variant could be a U.S. stock market spoiler

Published: 07/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"There are many other countries that are key to our supply chain that frankly have not gotten vaccinated," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday.

Two Jabs "Vital" Against Delta Variant Of Covid: European Regulator

Published: 07/14/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The European Union's medicines watchdog said Wednesday two jabs by approved vaccine makers were "vital" to provide maximum protection against the highly-infectious coronavirus Delta variant, urging...

Covid cases rise in U.S. counties with low vaccination rates as delta variant spreads

Published: 07/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A CNBC analysis of vaccination rates and Covid cases shows there are 463 counties across the U.S. with high rates of infection � more than twice the U.S. rate.

Europe struggles to break free of Covid restrictions as delta variant surges

Published: 07/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

As Europe struggles to contain a surge in Covid cases, a number of countries announced new restrictions this week.

US Top Coronavirus Advisor Terms Delta Strain Of Covid As "Nasty Variant"

Published: 07/11/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

US top coronavirus adviser Dr Anthony Fauci on Sunday (local time) characterised the Delta strain of COVID-19 as a "nasty variant".

Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection

Published: 07/10/2021 in BBC News - World

Simultaneous infections are rare but can happen, particularly in people yet to be vaccinated, warn experts.

Here's what you need to know about the lambda Covid variant

Published: 07/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The lambda variant is becoming dominant in parts of South America, here's what we know about it so far.

Pfizer says it is developing a Covid booster shot to target the highly transmissible delta variant

Published: 07/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Clinical studies could begin as early as August, subject to regulatory approvals, Pfizer says.

10-year Treasury yield falls to 1.25% on concerns about economic growth, Covid variant

Published: 07/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell to 1.27%, its lowest point since February, ahead of the release of weekly jobless claims data.

US Covid Cases Rising Rapidly As Delta Variant Dominates

Published: 07/07/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Covid cases are rising rapidly in the United States as the highly contagious Delta variant dominates and vaccinations stagnate, data showed Wednesday.

CDC data shows delta is now the dominant Covid variant in the U.S.

Published: 07/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The highly transmissible delta variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the U.S., surpassing the alpha variant, according to the CDC.

Lambda: All You Need To Know About Latest Covid Variant

Published: 07/07/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A new coronavirus variant, Lambda, has emerged. Scientists and experts see the latest variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 as a fresh threat to the gains made over the last year or so.

Australia's Covid recovery plans remain uncertain as it tries to contain the delta variant

Published: 07/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Several major Australian cities were locked down last week, including Sydney.

Iran President Fears Covid 5th Wave Due To Delta Variant

Published: 07/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

President Hassan Rouhani expressed fears on Saturday that Iran will be hit by a fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic due to an outbreak of the Delta variant.

Johnson & Johnson Says Its Covid Shot Neutralizes Delta Variant

Published: 07/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Johnson & Johnson said that its single-shot coronavirus vaccine neutralizes the fast-spreading delta variant and provides durable protection against infection more broadly.

White House to deploy response teams across the U.S. to combat delta Covid variant

Published: 07/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The White House is deploying response teams across the U.S. focused on combatting the highly contagious delta variant, the Biden administration announced.

New Covid wave could be imminent as delta variant sweeps Europe, WHO says

Published: 07/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The WHO said a decline in the number of infections in the region over the past 10 weeks has now come to an end.

Delta Variant "Greatest Threat" To US' Covid Efforts: Dr Anthony Fauci

Published: 06/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is the "greatest threat" to America's attempt to eradicate the Covid pandemic, the country's leading infectious disease expert and White House...

Moderna Says Its Covid Shot Produces Antibodies Against Delta Variant

Published: 06/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Moderna Inc. said its vaccine produced protective antibodies against the delta variant spreading in the U.S. and many other parts of the world.

Covaxin Neutralises Delta Covid Variant: US National Institute of Health

Published: 06/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

India's Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, effectively neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of coronavirus, the US' National...

These groups look to be most at risk from the Covid delta variant right now

Published: 06/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Data has been released in England showing just how far the delta variant has spread � and which groups are most vulnerable to the mutation.

Hong Kong Bans UK Flights Over Delta Covid Variant Fear

Published: 06/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Hong Kong is to ban all incoming flights from the United Kingdom from July 1 to curb the more infectious Delta strain of the coronavirus, the financial hub's government said in a statement Monday.

How the UK � where the Covid delta variant 'exploded' � is a blueprint for the U.S.

Published: 06/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

From vaccines to variants, the U.K.'s experience of Covid-19 has often been a harbinger of things to come for other countries.

Around 70% Australians Under Covid Restrictions Amid Delta Variant Surge

Published: 06/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Australia's COVID-19 response committee is due to hold an emergency meeting on Monday as outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant across the country prompted a lockdown in Sydney and renewed...

AstraZeneca Tests Booster Vaccine Against Beta Variant Of Covid

Published: 06/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford on Sunday began new trials to test a modified vaccine against the Beta variant, which first emerged in South Africa.

Delta Variant Driving Covid Third Wave In South Africa

Published: 06/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The highly contagious Delta variant is driving a surge in South African COVID-19 infections that is testing the capacity of hospitals and forcing authorities to mull tighter restrictions, the...

Delta Variant Forces New Lockdowns As Europe Lifts Covid Restrictions

Published: 06/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Australia's largest city Sydney entered a two-week lockdown Saturday to contain a sudden coronavirus surge, as several European nations lifted restrictions despite the global spread of a highly...

Taiwan reports first domestic case of Delta Covid variant

Published: 06/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

From Sunday, the government will tighten border controls to keep out the variant, requiring arrivals from five countries, including Britain, to be placed in centralized quarantine facilities.

WHO urges fully vaccinated people to continue to wear masks as delta Covid variant spreads

Published: 06/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"People cannot feel safe just because they had the two doses. They still need to protect themselves," WHO official Dr. Mariangela Simao told reporters.

Australia, Israel Were Covid Success Stories. Then, Delta Variant Struck

Published: 06/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Australia and Israel, which had been successful in fending off Covid-19, reimposed restrictions on Friday as cases surged of the highly contagious Delta variant which also threatened Africa with a...

Delta Covid variant has a new mutation called 'delta plus': Here's what you need to know

Published: 06/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A mutation of the delta variant has emerged, it's called "delta plus."

Fauci says delta accounts for 20% of new cases and will be dominant Covid variant in U.S. in weeks

Published: 06/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Fauci declares delta variant 'greatest threat' to the nation's efforts to eliminate Covid

Published: 06/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Biden says delta Covid variant is 'particularly dangerous' for young people

Published: 06/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"The data is clear: If you are unvaccinated, you're at risk of getting seriously ill or dying or spreading it," Biden said from the White House.

WHO says delta is becoming the dominant Covid variant globally

Published: 06/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Covid-19 variant delta, first identified in India, is becoming the dominant variant of the disease worldwide, the WHO's chief scientist said Friday.

Delta COVID Variant Becoming Globally Dominant, Says Top WHO Scientist

Published: 06/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The World Health Organization's chief scientist said on Friday that the Delta variant of COVID-19, first identified in India, is becoming the globally dominant variant of the disease.

Delta Variant Accounts For Nearly 90% Of New Covid Cases In Moscow: Mayor

Published: 06/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Friday that the highly infectious Delta variant first identified in India represents almost 90 percent of new cases in the Russian capital.

Delta Variant Represents Almost 90% Of New Moscow Covid Cases: Mayor

Published: 06/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Friday that the highly infectious Delta variant first identified in India represents almost 90 percent of new cases in the Russian capital.

The fast-spreading delta Covid variant could have different symptoms, experts say

Published: 06/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Covid delta variant that was originally discovered in India is now spreading around the world.

US Medical Body Classifies Covid Delta Variant As A "Variant Of Concern"

Published: 06/17/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the Delta, a highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first identified in India, as a "variant of concern."

WHO says delta Covid variant has now spread to 80 countries and it keeps mutating

Published: 06/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The WHO is also tracking recent reports of a "delta plus" variant that has an additional mutation, said Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's Covid-19 technical lead.

Delta Variant Doubles Risk Of Covid Hospitalization: Study

Published: 06/14/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

People infected with COVID-19's delta variant, first detected in India, are more than twice as likely to end up in the hospital than with the alpha variant identified in the U.K. last year.

Delta Variant Covid Cluster Detected At French School

Published: 06/12/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A cluster of Delta-variant COVID-19 infections has been detected at an art school in the eastern French city of Strasbourg, the regional health authority said on Saturday.

Sweden Sees "Dark Clouds" With Outbreaks Of Covid Delta Variant

Published: 06/11/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Swedish health officials warned on Friday of worrying local outbreaks of the COVID delta variant and urged people to get vaccinated to avoid a fourth wave of the pandemic.

UK Says Delta Variant 60% More Transmissible Amid Rise In Covid Cases

Published: 06/11/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The British government said Friday that the new Delta coronavirus variant is 60 percent more transmissible in households than the variant that forced the country to lock down in January.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb says 'more dangerous' Covid variant unlikely a major risk to U.S. until fall

Published: 06/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Wednesday he believes enough Americans are fully vaccinated to delay the risk presented by the Delta Covid variant.

Fauci says U.S. must vaccinate more people before Delta becomes dominant Covid variant in America

Published: 06/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

In the U.S., the Delta variant currently accounts for more than 6% of cases scientists have been able to sequence.

Major Chinese city battles Delta Covid variant first detected in India with lockdowns, mass testing

Published: 06/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Authorities in Guangzhou have carried out more than 16 million coronavirus tests and locked down certain parts of the city to control a flare up of cases.

Pfizer Jab Has 5 Times Less Antibodies Against Covid Delta Variant: Study

Published: 06/04/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

People who got Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are likely to have more than 5 times lower levels of neutralising antibodies against Delta variant first identified in India compared to original strain,...

Australia Detects Covid Variant That Caused Second Wave In India

Published: 06/04/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Australia's Victoria state authorities said on Friday they had detected the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 virus variant for the first time in the latest outbreak in Melbourne, stoking concerns of a...

Only One Strain Of Covid Variant Found In India Is Now "Of Concern": WHO

Published: 06/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The WHO said Tuesday that only one strain of the Covid-19 Delta variant first detected in India was now considered "of concern", while two other strains had been downgraded.

Vietnam Detects New Covid Variant, Hybrid Of Strains Found In India, UK

Published: 05/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Vietnam has discovered a new COVID-19 variant which spreads quickly by air and is a combination of the strains first found in India and Britain, health officials confirmed Saturday.

Covid: Vietnam detects new UK-Indian variant, health officials say

Published: 05/29/2021 in BBC News - World

The mutation, a combination of the Indian and UK variants, is described by officials as "very dangerous".

In the UK, cases of the Covid variant identified in India have doubled in one week

Published: 05/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

There were almost 7,000 cases of the strain in England by May 26, the country's health authority said.

India-Dominant Covid Variant Found In At Least 53 Territories: WHO

Published: 05/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The coronavirus variant first detected in India has now been officially recorded in 53 territories, a World Health Organization report showed Wednesday.

India-Dominant Covid Variant Found In At Least 53 Territories: WHO

Published: 05/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The India-dominant coronavirus variant has now been officially recorded in 53 territories, a World Health Organization report showed Wednesday.

Two doses of Covid vaccines provide effective protection against variant found in India: Study

Published: 05/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech or AstraZeneca-University of Oxford vaccine provide protection against the Covid variant first found in India, a study found.

Two COVID shots effective against India variant, English health body says

Published: 05/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The study found the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was 88% effective against symptomatic disease from the variant two weeks after the second dose.

Covid: India tells social media firms to remove 'India variant' from content

Published: 05/22/2021 in BBC News - World

Platforms are told to take down all content that refers to an "Indian variant" of the coronavirus.

Thailand Sees First Local Cases Of India-Dominant Covid Variant

Published: 05/21/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Thailand has detected its first 36 domestically transmitted cases of the highly infectious COVID-19 variant first found in India, authorities said on Friday, a discovery that could complicate efforts...

Thailand Reports First 15 Local Cases Of India-Dominant Covid Variant

Published: 05/21/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Thailand has detected its first 15 domestically transmitted cases of the highly infectious COVID-19 India-dominant variant, authorities said on Friday, a discovery that could complicate efforts to...

Singapore orders Facebook and Twitter to correct false claim about a 'new' Covid variant

Published: 05/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The move from Singapore came after unsubstantiated comments from an Indian politician this week sparked a diplomatic incident between the two countries.

US Vaccines Effective Against Covid Variant Found In India: Top Officials

Published: 05/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

COVID-19 vaccines that are available in the United States are effective against the deadly variant that was first detected in India, top US health officials said on Tuesday.

Singapore Covid Variant Affecting Children? What We Know So Far

Published: 05/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Delhi Chief Arvind Kejriwal has demanded from the centre that flights to and from Singapore must be banned as a new coronavirus variant has been detected in the country.

Covid variant from India could be dominant in the UK 'in a matter of days,' posing unknown dangers

Published: 05/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The coronavirus variant that first emerged in India could become the dominant strain in the U.K. in a matter of days, scientists have warned.

UK eases lockdown but Covid variant from India threatens summer freedom

Published: 05/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

From Monday, pubs, bars and restaurants can serve customers inside; museums, cinemas and theaters can reopen; and exercise classes and indoor sports can resume.

Covid variant from India more transmissible and threatens England lockdown easing, Boris Johnson says

Published: 05/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Friday that the coronavirus variant first discovered in India has the potential to derail the lockdown easing currently underway in the country.

Surge Tests, Jab Measures As India-Dominant Covid Variant Spreads In UK

Published: 05/14/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The case numbers related to the B1.617.2 variant of COVID-19, first identified in India, have more than doubled within a week in the UK, resulting in further surge testing and enhanced vaccine...

UK 'Anxious' Over Spread Of India-Dominant Covid Variant: Boris Johnson

Published: 05/13/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday his government was worried about the transmission of an India-dominant Covid variant as scientific advisors met to discuss its spread.

WHO labels a Covid strain in India as a 'variant of concern' � here's what we know

Published: 05/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The B.1.617 strain was reclassified as a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization, indicating it has the "highest public health implications."

WHO says India Covid variant of 'global concern'

Published: 05/10/2021 in BBC News - World

The WHO says the B.1.617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and requires further study.

WHO classifies triple-mutant Covid variant from India as global health risk

Published: 05/10/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's technical lead for Covid-19, said the agency will provide more details in its situation report Tuesday.

South Africa Reports 4 Cases Of India Covid Variant

Published: 05/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's health ministry on Saturday said four cases of a coronavirus variant fuelling a devastating surge of Covid-19 in India had been recorded in the country.

UK Labels Covid "Variant Of Concern" Linked To Travel From India

Published: 05/07/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

British health officials on Friday labelled a coronavirus variant first found in India a "variant of concern" due to evidence it spreads more easily, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying the...

Curbs In Sydney As Officials Trace 'Mystery Case' Of Indian Covid Variant

Published: 05/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Australian officials reinstated social distancing measures across greater Sydney on Thursday, as they scrambled to find missing tranmission links in a COVID-19 case connected to an Indian variant of...

Covid Indian Variant Detected In Kenya

Published: 05/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A case of the Indian variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Kenya, the country's health ministry said Wednesday, a few days after it was also confirmed in neighbouring Uganda.

France Detects First Case Of Indian Covid Variant: Health Agency

Published: 04/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A case of the Indian variant of the coronavirus has now been detected in mainland France, a regional health agency director said Thursday.

Belgium Bans Arrivals From India, Brazil, South Africa Over Covid Variant

Published: 04/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belgium on Tuesday became the latest territory to ban travellers from India, Brazil and South Africa, major countries hit by fast-spreading coronavirus variants.

Fiji Fears "Covid Tsunami" After Outbreak Found To Be Indian Variant

Published: 04/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A Covid-19 outbreak that forced Fiji's capital into lockdown after the island nation avoided transmission for a year was confirmed as the Indian variant Tuesday, with health officials saying they...

Indian Covid Variant Found In Northern Italy

Published: 04/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Authorities in northern Italy announced Monday they had identified two cases of the Indian variant of coronavirus, in a father and daughter recently returned from India.

First Case Of Indian Covid Variant Found In Switzerland: Health Authority

Published: 04/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A first case of the Covid-19 variant contributing to the exploding outbreak in India has been detected in Switzerland, the public health authority said Saturday.

New Covid variant detected at Texas A&M lab shows signs of antibody resistance and severe illness

Published: 04/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"This variant combines genetic markers separately associated with rapid spread, severe disease and high resistance to neutralizing antibodies," Chief Virologist Ben Neuman said.

AstraZeneca Could Have Covid Vaccine Against Variant By End-2021: Report

Published: 04/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A modified version of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine tailored to combat a coronavirus variant first documented in South Africa could be ready by the end of 2021, an AstraZeneca official in Austria...

Brazil Covid Variant Mutating, May Become More Dangerous: Study

Published: 04/14/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Brazil's P1 coronavirus variant, behind a deadly COVID-19 surge in the Latin American country that has raised international alarm, is mutating in ways that could make it better able to evade...

UK Covid Variant More Transmissible, But Doesn't Increase Severity: Study

Published: 04/13/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The novel coronavirus variant first identified in the UK is not associated with more severe illness and death, but appears to lead to higher viral load which makes it more transmissible, suggests an...

UK Covid Variant Not Linked To More Serious Infections: Study

Published: 04/12/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The English variant of the novel coronavirus does not increase the severity of Covid-19 compared to other strains, according to research published Tuesday that also confirmed its increased...

Covid variant from South Africa was able to �break through� Pfizer vaccine in Israeli study

Published: 04/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The coronavirus variant first discovered in South Africa is able to evade some of the protection of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, according to an Israeli study.

Researchers identify five new cases of 'double mutant' Covid variant in California

Published: 04/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The double-mutant strain contains two key mutations, E484Q and L452R, that have been found separately in other variants but not together in a single strain.

UK Covid Variant Now Most Common Strain In US: Top Health Body

Published: 04/07/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The highly contagious variant of COVID-19 first discovered in the United Kingdom has become the most common strain of the virus in the United States as cases continue to climb, a top U.S. health...

Covid surge in South America as Brazil variant spreads

Published: 04/06/2021 in BBC News - World

Brazil has recorded more than 13m Covid cases, while Uruguay and Paraguay saw record daily deaths.

Pfizer Covid vaccine is 91% effective in updated data, protective against South African variant

Published: 04/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Pfizer and BioNTech said their vaccine is around 91% effective at preventing the disease, citing data that included people inoculated for up to six months.

U.S. begins testing Moderna's Covid vaccine booster shots for variant from South Africa

Published: 03/31/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

CDC director says Covid variant from U.K. is becoming predominant strain in many parts of the U.S.

Published: 03/31/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The variant, known as B.1.1.7, now accounts for 26% of virus circulating across the nation, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.

Double mutation of the Covid variant in India risks spreading to other countries, doctor says

Published: 03/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The new variant will not be limited to India, but will likely emerge in other parts of the world as well, said Dr. Kavita Patel of the Brookings Institution.

Coronavirus: 'Double mutant' Covid variant found in India

Published: 03/24/2021 in BBC News - World

This comes as India reported 47,262 cases and 275 deaths on Wednesday, its highest tally this year.

Brazil Covid variant detected in New York resident for the first time, Cuomo says

Published: 03/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The patient with the Brazil variant is a Brooklyn resident in their 90s with no travel history, according to a press release.

Fauci says the variant from the U.K. likely accounts for up to 30% of Covid infections in U.S.

Published: 03/19/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The variant, called B.1.1.7, has also been reported in at least 94 countries and detected in 50 jurisdictions in the U.S., Fauci said.

China's CoronaVac May Be Ineffective Against Brazil Covid Variant: Study

Published: 03/11/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Amid an aggressive spread of the new COVID-19 strain from the Amazon in Brazil, a recent preliminary study has provided evidence that China's CoronaVac, the country's principal vaccine, might prove...

UK Covid Variant Has Significantly Higher Death Rate: Study

Published: 03/10/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A highly infectious variant of COVID-19 that has spread around the world since it was first discovered in Britain late last year is between 30% and 100% more deadly than previous strains, researchers...

Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine Can Protect Against Brazil Variant: Study

Published: 03/09/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A new study suggests that the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine can protect people against the concerning coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil.

Covid 19 live updates: Pfizer vaccine neutralizes Brazil variant in lab study as experts warn of rapid spread

Published: 03/09/2021 in National

More than a half-million Americans have died of the coronavirus while nearly 29 million cases have been reported.

UK hunts for missing person infected with Covid variant first detected in Brazil

Published: 03/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.K. health officials are anxious to trace one of six individuals infected with a more contagious variant of the coronavirus, initially identified in Brazil.

Moderna to begin clinical trials of Covid booster shots for variant from South Africa, sends to NIH

Published: 02/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Moderna said it has shipped to the NIH doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine designed to provide better protection against the South Africa variant.

FDA says Covid vaccines that target new variants won't need large clinical trials to win approval

Published: 02/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

South Africa Covid variant detected for the first time in New York patient, Cuomo says

Published: 02/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Cuomo said on Sunday that a Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa has reached New York.

UK Starting To Restrict Spread Of Covid Variants: Health Secretary

Published: 02/21/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Britain has started to drive down cases of the more infectious South African variant of coronavirus and will only emerge from lockdown in stages to make sure that does not change, the country's health...

Bill Gates says J&J and Novavax Covid vaccines still retain 'a lot of capability' against variants

Published: 02/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Billionaire Bill Gates said Johnson & Johnson's and Novavax's Covid-19 vaccines will still be essential tools against new, emerging variants of the virus.

New York's Cuomo says amusement parks, camps can reopen this summer as state monitors Covid variants

Published: 02/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

New and highly transmissible coronavirus variants could threaten to reverse the state's progress if allowed to spread unchecked, Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned.

Covid: South Africa variant now 'dominant' in Zimbabwe

Published: 02/16/2021 in BBC News - World

Zimbabwe has 200,000 Sinopharm doses, although the efficacy level against the variant is unclear.

Covid-19 vaccines might be tweaked if variants get worse

Published: 02/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The makers of Covid-19 vaccines are figuring out how to tweak their recipes against worrisome virus mutations.

COVID-19 variant found in the Amazon is three times more contagious, Brazil says

Published: 02/12/2021 in Latin America Reports

The COVID-19 variant found prevalently throughout the Amazon region could be three times more contagious than the normal strain, Brazil’s health minister said Thursday. The variant has been found in about half of the coronavirus cases reported in Brazil’s Amazonian capital of Manaus. That same city saw numerous hospitals run low on oxygen supplies recently. The country’s health minister, Eduardo Pazuello, said that he believes the vaccines currently available are effective against the strain being found in the Amazon. Both the United Kingdom’s AstraZeneca and the Chinese Sinovac vaccines are approved and being rolled out in the country. �Thank God, […]

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Covid: Victoria state to enter third lockdown after outbreak of UK variant

Published: 02/11/2021 in BBC News - World

Officials say the "sharp circuit breaker" is needed to halt the infectious strain's rapid spread

UK's "Kent" Covid Variant Will Sweep The World, Leading Scientist Warns

Published: 02/11/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The coronavirus variant first found in the British region of Kent is likely to sweep around the world and the battle with the virus is going to go on for at least a decade, the head of the UK's...

Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'

Published: 02/11/2021 in BBC News - World

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.

Covid: WHO backs Oxford vaccine against new variants

Published: 02/10/2021 in BBC News - World

It says the vaccine should be used even in countries with new variants of coronavirus.

AstraZeneca Covid Jabs Can Be Used For People Over 65 And Variants: WHO

Published: 02/10/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

WHO vaccine experts said on Wednesday the AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine could be used for people over the age of 65, and also in settings where variants of the virus are circulating.

Growing fears over U.K. COVID variant despite drop in U.S. cases

Published: 02/08/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Scientists say the COVID variant first discovered in the U.K. could become the dominant strain in the U.S. in just a few weeks, increasing the need for Americans to get vaccinated as quickly as possible. Meg Oliver reports.

Variants raise concerns that people can get COVID-19 again

Published: 02/08/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Even in cases where reinfection causes no symptoms or just mild ones, people might still spread the virus.

COVID-19 variants surface in new countries around the world

Published: 02/07/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Oxford Covid Vaccine Less Effective Against South African Variant: Study

Published: 02/06/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

British drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Saturday its vaccine developed with the University of Oxford appeared to offer only limited protection against mild disease caused by the South African variant of...

AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Works Against UK Variant: Oxford

Published: 02/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

AstraZeneca and Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine has similar efficacy against the British coronavirus variant as it does to the previously circulating variants, the university said on Friday.

U.K. says vaccine upgrades coming as 4,000 COVID variants circulate

Published: 02/04/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

The U.K.'s vaccine deployment minister says current vaccines should help control variants, but all vaccine makers are "looking at how they can improve" formulas.

"There Are 4,000 Variants Of Virus That Causes COVID-19": UK Minister

Published: 02/04/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

There are around 4,000 variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 around the world now so all vaccine manufacturers including Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca Plc are trying to improve their vaccines, a...

U.K.'s COVID variant hunters warn U.S. mutations could be widespread

Published: 02/03/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Britain leads the world in tracking down new strains of the disease, and scientists keep finding worrying new mutations � but at least they're finding them.

U.K. scientists studying DNA of COVID-19 as new variants emerge

Published: 02/03/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

British scientists say they're concerned after learning the COVID-19 variant first detected in the U.K. has mutated again, which could make vaccines less effective. CBS News visited a lab genetically mapping COVID-19 to understand these new variants. Roxana Saberi reports.

Covid Vaccines May Provide Protection Even As Variants Evolve: Oxford

Published: 02/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

COVID-19 vaccines might offer protection against severe disease even as coronavirus variants evolve to better allow continued transmission between people, the head of the Oxford Vaccine Group Andrew...

GSK, CureVac partnership eyes Covid-19 vaccine against multiple variants

Published: 02/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

GlaxoSmithKline and CureVac have struck a 150 million euro deal to develop next-generation vaccines against Covid-19 that target several variants.

COVID variant first detected in U.K. now in 50 countries

Published: 01/31/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Maryland confirms case of South African Covid variant that's more infectious

Published: 01/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Maryland has reported a case of the new, highly transmissible Covid-19 variant first found in South Africa

Novavax offers 1st hopeful vaccine trial data on COVID variants

Published: 01/29/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

U.S. company's vaccine shows highly promising results against U.K. variant and lower, but "still pretty good" efficacy with South Africa strain.

J&J says its Covid vaccine is 66% effective, but the single shot may fall short against variants

Published: 01/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Covid vaccine was well tolerated, with no significant safety concerns related to the vaccine reported, J&J said. There were also no reports of anaphylaxis.

Eye Opener: First U.S. cases of COVID-19 variant from South Africa

Published: 01/29/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

A new coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa has been found in the United States. Also, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said additional funding is needed to protect lawmakers from violent threats coming from within Congress. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

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