Page 32 - Latest Updates on Delta variant of coronavirus
LIVE: Maharashtra reports 2 more cases of Omicron; India's tally now 40
Maharashtra has so far reported 20 Omicron cases
 "LIVE: Maharashtra reports 2 more cases of Omicron; India's tally now 40")
DATA STORY: India logs 7,350 new cases; death toll rises to 475,636
India has so far administered 1,331,784,462 vaccine doses. That is 3838.23 per cent of its total caseload, and 95.2 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 7,350 new cases; death toll rises to 475,636")
Omicron could replace Delta globally: Russian Gamaleya Institute chief
The Omicron strain of the coronavirus could eventually replace the Delta variant, as it is already happening in South Africa, Alexander Gintsburg said
 "Omicron could replace Delta globally: Russian Gamaleya Institute chief")
Despite higher Covid cases, Kerala model still a success: Experts
With a robust public health system in place to handle exigencies, the state is equipped to tackle high caseloads
 "Despite higher Covid cases, Kerala model still a success: Experts")
Kerala reports 3,777 new coronavirus cases; tally rises to 5,190,810
There are currently 38,361 active Covid-19 cases in the state
 "Kerala reports 3,777 new coronavirus cases; tally rises to 5,190,810")
Covid Omicron variant found in 63 countries, might surpass Delta: WHO
It is not clear yet, why the new strain is spreading so fast, the organization said
 "Covid Omicron variant found in 63 countries, might surpass Delta: WHO")
Vaccine booster shots: Experts studying benefits before India forges ahead
Some experts also argue that companies sitting on big vaccine stocks are using boosters as a marketing strategy to sell more vaccines
 "Vaccine booster shots: Experts studying benefits before India forges ahead")
Booster increases antibodies, improves protection against Omicron: Experts
A booster dose against COVID-19 increases the amount of circulating antibodies and is shown to increase protection from symptomatic infection with Omicron, scientists have said
 "Booster increases antibodies, improves protection against Omicron: Experts")
Mumbai reports 187 new coronavirus cases, two deaths in a day
A total of 40,031 people were tested in the metropolis on Sunday, which raised the cumulative test count to 1,28,85,717
 "Mumbai reports 187 new coronavirus cases, two deaths in a day")
DATA STORY: India logs 7,774 new cases; death toll rises to 475,434
India has so far administered 1,329,384,230 vaccine doses. That is 3832.12 per cent of its total caseload, and 95.03 per cent of its populatio
 "DATA STORY: India logs 7,774 new cases; death toll rises to 475,434")
Early data suggest Omicron variant is more transmissible but less severe
The rate of increase in new cases in South Africa's Gauteng has been significantly higher compared to any other period in the epidemic in the province
 "Early data suggest Omicron variant is more transmissible but less severe")
DATA STORY: India logs 7,992 new cases; death toll rises to 475,128
India has so far administered 1,319,992,482 vaccine doses. That is 3805.9 per cent of its total caseload, and 94.36 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 7,992 new cases; death toll rises to 475,128")
As Omicron looms, large swathes of India still remain unvaccinated
India has fully vaccinated more than half its eligible population but behind the countrywide averages, inequities persist, particularly in poorer and tribal-dominated districts
 "As Omicron looms, large swathes of India still remain unvaccinated")
West Bengal records 628 new Covid cases, nine more deaths in a day
Of the fresh cases, Kolkata and North 24 Parganas accounted for 206 and 107 respectively
 "West Bengal records 628 new Covid cases, nine more deaths in a day")
18 cases of Delta sub-variant AY.4.2 detected in India: Govt
There are 18 cases of COVID-19 Delta sub-variant AY.4.2 that have been detected in India, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.
 "18 cases of Delta sub-variant AY.4.2 detected in India: Govt")
Africa's confirmed Covid cases near 8.8 million-mark, says CDC
South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya and Ethiopia are among the countries with the most cases in the continent, according to the agency
 "Africa's confirmed Covid cases near 8.8 million-mark, says CDC")
Mumbai reports 218 fresh coronavirus cases; tally rises to 764,662
The cumulative number of recovered patients rose to 7,43,966 in Mumbai
 "Mumbai reports 218 fresh coronavirus cases; tally rises to 764,662")
Germany's vaccination panel recommends doses for children aged 5-11
About 69.3% of the country's total population is fully vaccinated
 "Germany's vaccination panel recommends doses for children aged 5-11")
DATA STORY: Active cases up; Bengal 3rd state to give 10 mn vax doses
India has so far administered 1,303,932,286 vaccine doses. That is 3761.38 per cent of its total caseload, and 93.21 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: Active cases up; Bengal 3rd state to give 10 mn vax doses")
Delhi records 65 new Covid cases, one death; positivity rate 0.11%
50,023 tests, including 41,272 RT-PCR ones, were conducted on Monday to detect Covid-19
 "Delhi records 65 new Covid cases, one death; positivity rate 0.11%")
