New virus variant a wake-up call; test, track & trace strategies key till more data helps: Experts

New virus variant a wake-up call; test, track & trace strategies key till more data helps: Experts

The focus at the moment, she emphasized, needed to be on testing, tracking and tracing, especially those entering the country. It is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet that is now bothering scientists and experts around the world. Omicron or the SARS-COV-2 variant B.1.1.529 is the new concern and the question on everyone’s mind … Read more

New Coronavirus variant: Delhi LG calls emergency meet to discuss preparation for new Covid variant

New Coronavirus variant: Delhi LG calls emergency meet to discuss preparation for new Covid variant

The Indian government has so far not announced any travel ban for passengers coming from affected countries like South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong. In the wake of the emergence of an extremely infectious Covid-19 variant, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has called an emergency meeting to discuss the Covid-19 situation in the national capital. … Read more