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There is no new Singapore variant of Covid-19. Neither is there evidence of any Covid-19 variant that is extremely dangerous for kids, Singapore s Ministry of Health said. The strain that is prevalent in many of the Covid-19 cases detected in Singapore in recent weeks is the B.1.617.2 variant, which originated from India, it added. The existence and spread of the B.1.617.2 variant within India predates the detection of the variant in Singapore, and this has been publicly known and reported by various media sources from as early as 5 May 2021.
The Covid variant B.1.617 was first detected in India last year. The World Health Organization recently dubbed the B.1.617 a variant of concern, which indicates that it s become a global health threat.
There is no new Singapore variant of Covid-19. Neither is there evidence of any Covid-19 variant that is extremely dangerous for kids, Singapore s Ministry of Health said. The strain that is prevalent in many of the Covid-19 cases detected in Singapore in recent weeks is the B.1.617.2 variant, which originated from India, it added. The existence and spread of the B.1.617.2 variant within India predates the detection of the variant in Singapore, and this has been publicly known and reported by various media sources from as early as 5 May 2021.
The Covid variant B.1.617 was first detected in India last year. The World Health Organization recently dubbed the B.1.617 a variant of concern, which indicates that it s become a global health threat.
India backs African seat at reformed UNSC; EAM Jaishankar says, we understand the aspirations
India, which shares traditional ties with the continent has been involved in 189 projects in 41 African countries via its concessional loans.
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Updated: May 20, 2021, 04:00 PM IST
India has once again extended its support for an African seat at a reformed United Nations Security Council, highlighting it understands and empathise with the aspirations of the continent. Speaking at the discussion on Peace and Security in Africa at the key United Nations body, India s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said, It is a matter of continuing regret for us that the voice of Africa is not given its proper due in..most pivotal (UN) Institution.