ICMR study

Delta variant of COVID-19 infects both vaccinated, unvaccinated individuals: ICMR study

An ICMR study conducted in Chennai has found that the Delta variant has the potential to infect both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, but it reduces mortality among the former group.

Aug 19, 2021, 10:58 AM IST

COVID-19: Who are highly protected against Delta variant? ICMR reveals

According to the study, the humoral and cellular immune response plays a vital role in protection against the Delta variant of COVID-19, which is more transmissible and virulent than other mutated strains.

Jul 04, 2021, 07:28 AM IST

Third-wave of COVID-19 unlikely to be as severe as second: ICMR study

The result of the study said that the Immune-mediated mechanisms (waning immunity, or viral evolution for immune escape) are unlikely to drive a severe third wave if acting on their own unless such mechanisms lead to a complete loss of protection among those previously exposed.

Jun 26, 2021, 00:37 AM IST