Page 47 - Latest Updates on Delta variant of coronavirus
US dollar pauses after biggest weekly rise in over two months
The primary source for investor concern is the global prominence of the Delta coronavirus variant which is set to weigh on European manufacturing survey data due shortly.
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DATA STORY: India adds 25,072 new cases; active cases see steady decline
India has so far administered 582,549,595 vaccine doses. That is 1795.26 per cent of its total caseload, and 41.75 per cent of its population
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China reports no new local Covid-19 cases for first time since July
The latest outbreak was driven mainly by infections first detected among a few airport workers in the eastern city of Nanjing on July 20
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As virus evolves, why eliminating Covid-19 seems an impossible dream
Many countries now have high levels of the virus circulating and aren't aiming to eradicate it. And it's unlikely countries with few infections can continue to keep Covid-19 at bay
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Zydus to soon start work on developing a vaccine for Delta variant
Also plans trials for children aged three years and above. Its needle-free injection is to be assembled in India
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Covid-19: 30,948 fresh cases in India; active cases lowest in 152 days
India logged 30,948 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,53,398 comprising 1.09 per cent of the total infections
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Covid: The vaccinated are worried and scientists don't have all the answers
Absent clear public health messaging, vaccinated people are left confused about how to protect themselves.
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The cost of saving global economy: $834 million an hour for 18 months
"Stimulus has caused immense inflation of Wall Street assets," wrote strategists led by Michael Hartnett
The cost of saving global economy: $834 million an hour for 18 months
"Stimulus has caused immense inflation of Wall Street assets," wrote strategists led by Michael Hartnett
 "The cost of saving global economy: $834 million an hour for 18 months")
Covid LIVE: Zydus plans to make 100 mn-120 mn doses of ZyCov-D annually
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala reported 21,116 new infections, Maharashtra 5,225, Andhra Pradesh (1,501), Tamil Nadu (1,702), Karnataka (1,432), Delhi (25). Stay tuned for corona-related news
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Oil rises but set for 5% weekly drop as Delta variant of Covid-19 spreads
Brent crude futures rose 24 cents or 0.4% to $66.69 a barrel at 0635 GMT, after dropping 2.6% on Thursday to its lowest close since May.
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Breakthrough Covid infections in India due to Delta variant: INSACOG
Breakthrough infections of coronavirus cases comprise a very high proportion of the Delta variant, the INSACOG, a genome sequencing government consortium of laboratories, has said
DATA STORY: India reports 36,571 new cases; 540 deaths added to toll
India has so far administered 572,281,488 vaccine doses. That is 1768.48 per cent of its total caseload, and 41.01 per cent of its population
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Japan imposes 'emergency' measures to curb Covid-19 infections
Much of Japan kicked in its government state of emergency to curb Covid-19 infections Friday, as well as a less stringent quasi-emergency, although worries remained about their effectiveness
Sydney extends lockdown, tightens restrictions to fight Covid outbreak
Sydney's lockdown was extended throughout September on Friday and tougher pandemic restrictions were imposed, including a curfew and compulsory mask wearing outdoors.
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Covid LIVE: Over 570 mn vaccine doses administered so far, says govt
Stay tuned for corona-related news
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Covid-19 surge driven by Delta variant overwhelms US hospitals: Report
Hospitals across the US are "back in crisis mode" due to a fourth surge of the Covid-19 pandemic driven by the Delta variant, according to a media report.
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Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines less effective against Delta variant: Study
The COVID vaccines by Pfizer and AstraZeneca are less effective against the Delta variant compared to the Alpha variant, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Oxford
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DATA STORY: India adds 36,401 cases; testing crosses 500 mn milestone
India has so far administered 566,488,433 vaccine doses. That is 1752.62 per cent of its total caseload, and 40.6 per cent of its population
Study in Chennai shows vaccines reduce mortality due to Delta variant
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
