Fourth wave scare! XE variant of Covid-19 in India? All we know about new variant and its symptoms
The XE variant is a recombinant of BA.1 and BA.2, the sub-lineages of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes Covid-19. In addition to those, it has three other mutations which were not there in Omicron or BA.1 or BA.2. XE is 10 per cent more infectious than Omicron, says experts.
Apr 07, 2022, 07:35 AM IST
‘No new Omicron XE variant in India yet’: Govt sources deny reports confirming first case in Mumbai
The Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation had earlier in the day said that "one patient is affected by ‘Kappa’ variant and another by `XE` variant" based on regular testing of samples.
Apr 06, 2022, 20:49 PM IST
Mumbai reports first case of Omicron sub-variant XE; it is more transmissible, says WHO
Amid concerns about the resurgence of Covid-19 in some parts of the world, the Mumbai civic body - BMC - on Wednesday confirmed the detection of the first case of Omicron's new sub-variant XE in the city.
Apr 06, 2022, 18:01 PM IST
WHO Report: It is dangerous to breathe in this polluted air
The WHO released the report, according to which 99 percent of the population has received pure air. Nitrogen dioxide and very small particles are being entered on breathing, which is fatal.
Apr 06, 2022, 10:54 AM IST
WHO's suspension of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin supply is only for UN agencies: Sources
The Hyderabad based Bharat Biotech`s anti-Covid Vaccine, Covaxin has been suspended by WHO under the Covax facility, announced the UN health body on Saturday, attributing it to deficiencies in manufacturing practices.
Apr 04, 2022, 16:09 PM IST
No impact on efficacy and safety of Covaxin, clarifies Bharat Biotech after WHO suspension
"The risk assessment to date does not indicate a change in the risk-benefit ratio. The data available to WHO, indicate the vaccine is effective and no safety concern exists," said Bharat Biotech.
Apr 04, 2022, 13:30 PM IST
WHO suspends UN supply of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine for Covid-19
The WHO said the Bharat Biotech vaccine is effective and no safety concerns exist, but the suspension of production for export will result in the interruption of Covaxin supply.
Apr 03, 2022, 12:26 PM IST
Greater Noida has Omicron as a sector, high time it's changed
The residential sectors in Greater Noida will now be renamed numerically (i.e. Sector 1,2,3...) replacing the Greek letters 'Alpha', 'Beta', 'Delta' and 'Omicron'.
Apr 03, 2022, 08:44 AM IST
Bharat Biotech temporarily 'slows down' Covaxin production in India, check why
The vaccine maker, in a press release, said Bharat Biotech will focus on pending facility maintenance, process and facility optimisation activities for the coming period.
Apr 01, 2022, 22:42 PM IST
World Tuberculosis Day: Covid-19 pandemic has reversed progress made in fight to end TB, says WHO
World Tuberculosis Day is commemorated on March 24 every year to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB.
Mar 24, 2022, 14:36 PM IST
Covid-19 hasn't gone away, warns US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy amid pandemic scare
“When we look at what's happening around the world and over the last two years, we recognise that when cases increase in one part of the world, that often leads to increases in the other part of the world. And we should be prepared that, you know, Covid hasn't gone away,” said US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.
Mar 21, 2022, 09:38 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19: ‘Omicron not the last variant, not mild,' says WHO, lists 3 misinformation on pandemic
The WHO had recently said that the end of the Covid-19 pandemic was a long way off, citing a rise in cases in its latest weekly data.
Mar 21, 2022, 07:59 AM IST
No reason to predict fourth Covid wave in India: Virologist
Virologist and former professor, CMC Vellore, said on Saturday that there is no scientific, epidemiological, virological reason to predict a fourth Covid wave in India.
Mar 19, 2022, 21:59 PM IST
Covid-19 pandemic 'far from over': WHO lists factors for increase in cases globally
"We are definitely in the middle of the pandemic," a WHO spokesperson said.
Mar 19, 2022, 10:49 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19: 'Omicron BA2 subvariant spreading fast as nations lift curbs'
After more than a month of decline, Covid-19 cases started to increase around the world last week, the WHO said, with lockdowns in Asia and China`s Jilin province battling to contain an outbreak.
Mar 18, 2022, 11:20 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19: Global rise in new cases just a 'tip of the iceberg', warns WHO
After more than a month of decline, Covid-19 cases started to increase around the world last week, the WHO said, with lockdowns in Asia and China`s Jilin province battling to contain an outbreak.
Mar 17, 2022, 09:43 AM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19 coming? Omicron subvariant behind new cases in US
Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO has warned, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus.
Mar 17, 2022, 06:55 AM IST
WHO has made a big claim that Russia has attacked many hospitals in Ukraine
In the midst of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the WHO has made a big claim that Russia has attacked many hospitals in Ukraine in the attack, due to which many people died and many people are also in injured condition.
Mar 06, 2022, 18:16 PM IST
World Birth Defects Day: WHO seeks to raise awareness, intensifies measures for prevention of birth defects
On World Birth Defects Day, WHO reaffirms its commitment to ensuring every woman and child can survive and thrive, and transform our Region and world.
Mar 02, 2022, 15:25 PM IST
Six African countries to establish mRNA vaccine production: WHO
The global mRNA technology transfer hub was established in 2021 to support manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries to produce their own vaccines, ensuring that they have all the necessary operating procedures, read WHO statement.
Feb 18, 2022, 07:15 AM IST
