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Indian Strains of COVID Could Be More Infectious: AIIMS Chief Dr Randeep Guleria added that the new strain is “highly transmissible and dangerous” and could cause re-infections. Comments As reports of a new strain of coronavirus in Maharashtra emerge, AIIMS Chief, Dr Randeep Guleria on Saturday, 20 February, told NDTV that herd immunity, especially in the case of the new Indian strains – found in Amravati and Akola – is a “myth” because at least 80 percent of the population needs to have developed anti-bodies to fight the virus. The doctor added that the new strain is “highly transmissible and dangerous” and could cause re-infections for those who have previously developed anti-bodies. Guleria attributed the re-infections to “immune escape mechanism” of variants of the virus. ....
Amid Fear Of New Covid Strains, Govt Issues New Guidelines For International Travellers There are fresh guidelines for all international travellers coming/transiting through flights originating from the United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East. File photo Outlook Web Bureau 2021-02-18T08:01:46+05:30 Amid Fear Of New Covid Strains, Govt Issues New Guidelines For International Travellers outlookindia.com 2021-02-18T08:06:04+05:30 Also read The new guidelines will come into effects from February 22. In the context of the spread of mutant variant of SARS-CoV-2 in many countries, the civil aviation ministry in consultation with the health and family welfare ministry has issued new guidelines for international arrivals, according to an official release. ....
New Covid strain in South Africa may escape immune system, warn researchers The new, mutated coronavirus variant may be able to slip parts of the immune system, according to researchers. advertisement UPDATED: January 22, 2021 14:06 IST If the virus continues to evolve and become resistant to the antibodies, it could also mean that the current vaccines developed may need to be redesigned to produce an antibody response, according to experts. (Photo for representation: AFP) According to researchers, the new coronavirus strain in South Africa may be of greater concern to healthcare professionals and the general public. The new, mutated coronavirus variant may be able to slip parts of the immune system, reports said, adding that the novel coronavirus may be able to reinfect more than half the people who have already been sick with the Covid-19. ....
New coronavirus strain: 114 people infected with UK variant in India so far Flights from the UK have resumed from 8 JanuaryPremium 1 min read India has recorded 87 fresh coronavirus cases per million population in the last seven days Share Via Read Full Story As many as 114 people have tested positive for the new UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in India until Friday, said the Union Health Ministry. The ministry further informed that the situation is being monitored carefully and regular advice provided to states. TRENDING STORIESSee All 1 min read Premium 1 min read Premium 2 min read Premium 4 min read . 12:02 PM IST The government had earlier said that patients of the new strain are admitted in single room isolation at designated Health Care facilities by respective states. ....
India records 18,177 fresh Covid-19 cases, 217 deaths in 24 hours India records 18,177 fresh Covid-19 cases, 217 deaths in 24 hours India recorded 18,177 fresh Covid-19 infections, and 217 fatalities in the past 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry on Sunday. advertisement UPDATED: January 3, 2021 10:12 IST The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1,03,23,965. (Photo: PTI) India recorded 18,177 fresh Covid-19 infections, and 217 fatalities in the past 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry on Sunday. Now, the total number of cases in the country stands at 1,03,23,965. India reports 18,177 new COVID-19 cases, 20,923 recoveries, and 217 deaths in last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry Total cases: 1,03,23,965 ....