As vaccination coverage against COVID-19 increases, will coronavirus continue to mutate?

As vaccination coverage against COVID-19 increases, will coronavirus continue to mutate?

Globally, less than half the population has been vaccinated Coronavirus new variants: Since the beginning of the pandemic, new variants have been the cause for concern for authorities, because they usher in new waves of cases along with them. However, is it possible for new SARS-CoV-2 variants to keep emerging? Well, as long as the … Read more

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Live News: India’s active caseload dips below 3 lakh mark – lowest in 191 days

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Live News: India’s active caseload dips below 3 lakh mark – lowest in 191 days

Coronavirus Variants and Vaccinations, Coronavirus Active Cases in India Today Coronavirus fresh cases in India, Coronavirus active cases in India today:  Uttar Pradesh is planning Saturdays as days assigned specifically for the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Maharashtra is also launching special drives focusing on groups such as working women etc. Across India, states … Read more

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Live News: At 29,616, India reports below 30k new Covid-19 cases; daily deaths drop to 290; Kerala top contributor

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Live News: At 29,616, India reports below 30k new Covid-19 cases; daily deaths drop to 290; Kerala top contributor

With 17,983 new Coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, Kerala contributed the most to India’s Covid tally on Saturday. (Photo: Reuters) Coronavirus Vaccine Registration, Covid-19 India Latest Update, Coronavirus Cases in India Today, September 25 Covid live news: The year 2019 stunned humans with the emergence of the novel coronavirus.  A year later in … Read more

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Live News: Second Wave declining? India sees active COVID-19 cases lowest in 187 days

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Live News: Second Wave declining? India sees active COVID-19 cases lowest in 187 days

Coronavirus Variants and Vaccinations, Coronavirus Active Cases in India Today: India’s Covid tally witnessed a sharp spike of nearly 20 per cent on Thursday. The latest data released by the Union Health Ministry says that 31,293 fresh Covid-19 infections were registered in India in the last 24 hours. The corona fatalities saw a decline today … Read more

COVID-19: Which variants are cause for concern among scientists and why?

COVID-19: Which variants are cause for concern among scientists and why?

At present, scientists are focusing on the Delta variant. Coronavirus variants: As the coronavirus – SARS-CoV-2 – spreads, it has the ability to mutate into further variants, and since the pandemic is continuing to spread, health authorities are now worried about the multiple variants of the virus. This is especially because some variants are more … Read more

Covid-19: Understanding mutations and Delta variants

Covid-19: Understanding mutations and Delta variants

The more people infected with the virus, the more are the chances of random mutations. By Rajneesh Bhandari The pandemic has added words like “spike protein, delta variant, mutation etc.” to our household vocabulary, and now we have a new phrase, “Delta plus,” on the horizon. A mutation is a change in the genome sequence … Read more

Covid-19 variants: Scientists determine how variants of SARS-CoV-2 are able to escape human immune response

Covid-19 variants: Scientists determine how variants of SARS-CoV-2 are able to escape human immune response

The study also stated that the antibodies are capable of neutralizing the original strain found in Wuhan Coronavirus variants: Coronavirus variants that spread fast contain mutations which are able to help the virus escape from the immune response that is generated in the human body naturally or through vaccines, which is why such variants are … Read more

COVID Vaccines Protect Against Top Variants, WHO Says

COVID Vaccines Protect Against Top Variants, WHO Says

May 21, 2021 — The COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States and Europe offer protection against the four main coronavirus variants known to exist, a World Health Organization official says. “All COVID-19 virus variants that have emerged so far do respond to the available approved vaccines,” WHO European Regional Director Hans … Read more

Coronavirus India Live Update: Centre asks states to implement intensive, focused containment framework; urges people to wear masks at home as well

Coronavirus India Live Update: Centre asks states to implement intensive, focused containment framework; urges people to wear masks at home as well

Several states have reported deaths of patients due to a shortage of medical oxygen in the last few days. (Photo source: PTI) Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cases and Death Toll in India Live Update: With no let-up in the second wave, the Centre has asked all states and Union Territories (UTs) to take strict measures at the … Read more

Coronavirus India Live Update: India records over 3.52 lakh new Covid-19 cases, 2812 deaths in last 24 hours

Coronavirus India Live Update: India records over 3.52 lakh new Covid-19 cases, 2812 deaths in last 24 hours

In a bid to make oxygen available for Covid-19 patients, the Centre has barred the use of liquid oxygen for any non-medical purposes. (Representational Image: PTI) Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cases and Death Toll in India Live Update: India is witnessing an acute shortage of oxygen with the country reporting more than 3 lakh Covid-19 cases daily … Read more