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Ramp up steps to curb Delta+: Centre to K’taka

BENGALURU: The Centre on Saturday directed Karnataka to redouble containment and testing efforts and increase vaccination coverage where the Delta…

3 years ago

Delhi: ‘New variant may breach vax shield’

NEW DELHI: The Delta variant of the Covid-19 coronavirus has been found to be a major factor for breakthrough infections…

3 years ago

Explained: What is Covid-19 Delta plus variant

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday said that 48 coronavirus cases of ‘Delta Plus' variant have been detected from 45,000…

3 years ago

Delta Plus variant: Govt asks 8 states, UTs to take up immediate containment measures

NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry on Friday urged eight states and union territories to take up immediate containment measures…

3 years ago

Delta Plus variant: Government asks 8 states, UTs to take up immediate containment measures

NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry on Friday urged eight states and union territories to take up immediate containment measures…

3 years ago

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

NEW DELHI: A study done by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that the substantial third wave…

3 years ago

Sydney broadens Covid lockdown as Delta variant cases sweep city

CANBERRA: Sydney's usually bustling harbourside restaurants were shuttered and city streets nearly deserted Saturday as a two-week lockdown began across…

3 years ago

Apart from Delta, Delta Plus too should be treated as variant of concern: Former ICMR chief scientist

NEW DELHI: Although there is no data as of now which shows that the Delta Plus variant of Covid-19 is…

3 years ago

Israel resumes indoor mask requirement amid virus spike

TEL AVIV: The Israeli health ministry reimposed a requirement on Friday for masks to be worn in enclosed public places…

3 years ago

Explained: How Delta variant, first found in India, is spreading rapidly around the world

NEW DELHI: After causing widespread mayhem in India for almost two months, the Delta variant of Covid-19 is now spreading…

3 years ago