At least 10 cases of the B.1.617.2 variant of Covid-19 were detected in the Croydon sample study, over 76 per cent of the total cases surveyed. Image: Direct Media / Stocksnap At least 10 cases of the India Variant of Covid-19 have been detected in Croydon according to new figures released by Public Health England (PHE). That was the highest number of any south London borough, and furthered concerns that the highly infectious variant (official name VOC-21APR-02 or B.1.617.2) is becoming dominant. The data was compiled by sampling positive cases of Covid-19 confirmed between May 2-May 8. It screened positive Covid cases for something called the S gene that previous analysis has found to be present in 93 per cent of 400 previously confirmed national cases of the B.1.617.2 Indian variant but not in other variants like the Kent variant.
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Professor Kevin Fenton, London regional director, Public Health England, has written to the Newham Recorder about how the capital is tackling the Indian Covid variant.
In London we’re rapidly implementing tailored intervention measures in response to cases of the variants first identified in India, which have been detected across the capital.
In a city of London’s size, population density, mobility and international travel links, variants are likely to be part of how we live with Covid-19 so it’s key that we adapt and respond to the changing nature of the virus in a way that works for our city and our diverse communities.
In 2015, Shaggy received the Toronto Gala’s Luminary Award and closed the event with a surprise live performance of some of his biggest hits. Contributed photo
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has announced that two-time Grammy award-winning recording artiste Shaggy will perform at the Virtual Toronto Benefit Awards 2021, on Saturday, May 22.
Shaggy, born Orville Richard Burrell, from Kingston, Jamaica has sold over 30 million albums to date.
He has racked up no fewer than eight singles in the Billboard Hot 100, including two that went to number one, as well as seven albums on the Billboard 200, with four in the Top 40.
The UWI, Shaggy unite for a cause
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Two-time Grammy award winning recording artist Shaggy is collaborating with The University of the West Indies (The UWI) to perform at the Virtual Toronto Benefit Awards 2021, on Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m. (Eastern Caribbean)/6 p.m. (Jamaica).
Shaggy – Orville Richard Burrell – from Kingston, Jamaica has sold over 30 million albums to date. He has racked up no fewer than eight singles in the
Billboard Hot 100, including two that went to No. 1, as well as seven albums on the
Billboard 200, with four in the
Top 40.
A phenomenal philanthropist, especially for children, this year marks the dancehall reggae artist’s second appearance at the awards. In 2015, he received the
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The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica – The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has announced that two-time Grammy award winning recording artiste Shaggy will perform at the Virtual Toronto Benefit Awards 2021, on Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Shaggy, whose name is Orville Richard Burrell, is from Kingston, Jamaica and has sold over 30 million albums to date. He has racked up no fewer than eight singles in the Billboard Hot 100, including two that went to No. 1, as well as seven albums on the Billboard 200, with four in the Top 40.
The Jamaican artiste, who is also a philanthropist, especially for children, will be appearing at the awards for the second time.