The B1617 variant was, till now, deemed a variant of interest by the WHO. The global health body, in a press conference held on Monday, said preliminary studies show the B1617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and the original virus. The variant has already spread to more than 30 countries, according to the WHO. The WHO had already classified the UK (B117), South African (B1351) and Brazilian (P1) variants of Covid-19 as variants of concern. A mutation is elevated from a variant of interest to a variant of concern (VOC) when it shows evidence of fulfilling at least one of several criteria, including easy transmission, more severe illness, reduced neutralisation by antibodies or reduced effectiveness of treatment and vaccines.
India reports 3,29,942 new COVID-19 cases, 3,876 deaths in last 24 hrs ANI | Updated: May 11, 2021 11:29 IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): India reported a slight dip in new COVID-19 cases with 3,29,942 fresh infections were recorded in the last 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry on Tuesday.
However, the country recorded more recoveries during this period as 3,56,082 new discharges were reported. With 3,876 new deaths due to COVID-19, the cumulative toll mounted to 2,49,992 deaths.
The total positive cases now stands at 2,29,92,517, including 1,90,27,304 recoveries. At present, there are currently 37,15,221 active coronavirus cases in the country.
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), as many as 30,56,00,187 samples have been tested up to May 10, including 18,50,110 yesterday.
Covid Relief Aid: 9,200 oxygen concentrators,19 oxygen generation plants dispatched to states, UTs ANI | Updated: May 11, 2021 17:35 IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday informed that cumulatively 9200 oxygen concentrators, 5243 oxygen cylinders and 19 oxygen generation plants have been dispatched across States and UTs for COVID management. The Government of India is receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since April 27, 2021, from different countries/organisations to augment its efforts in fighting the unprecedented surge in COVID in the country , informed an official release.
Various ministries/departments of the Government of India have seamlessly collaborated through a streamlined and systematic mechanism under the Whole of Government approach, for expeditiously delivering the incoming global aid to States and UTs.
NHRC asks Centre, states to set up universal Covid dashboards
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New Delhi, May 11 : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday emphasized that the Centre and States need to put their acts together in order to meet the urgent response needed amid the second wave of the pandemic raging through the country by setting up universally functional Covid-19 dashboards.
The dashboard will help in providing real time information in public domain on the availability of hospital beds, oxygen, critical care medicines and devices.
WHO declares Indian Covid variant of concern
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Tue, May 11 2021 13:36 IST |
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Geneva, May 11 : The Indian Coronavirus variant, known as B1617, has been declared as a variant of global concern by the World Health Organization (WHO), the media reported.
The B1617 variant was, till now, deemed a variant of interest by the WHO.
The global health body, in a press conference held on Monday, said preliminary studies show the B1617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and the original virus. The variant has already spread to more than 30 countries, according to the WHO.