Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Is the 'Delta Plus' COVID-19 variant a new concern?

India, already hit hard by the Delta variant of COVID-19, has labeled a closely related new variant—dubbed "Delta Plus"—as a "variant of concern." But some epidemiologists in India and abroad say there is not enough data ...

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Indian state tightens curbs on fears of new virus variant

India's richest state Maharashtra tightened restrictions Friday, citing fears of a "more severe third wave" as the country recorded its third death caused by a new coronavirus variant.

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Free COVID vaccines for all Indian adults as Modi hails yoga 'shield'

India opened up free vaccinations to all adults in an attempt to bolster its inoculation drive on Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off a muted International Yoga Day hailing the practice's "protective" properties ...

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Nepal reports first 'black fungus' death

Nepal has reported its first death from mucormycosis or "black fungus", the highly deadly infection affecting thousands of coronavirus patients in neighbouring India.

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Pandemic slows in Asia and Europe

The pandemic slowed for the fifth week in a row around the world, especially in Europe and Asia, including in India, which nevertheless continued to bear the brunt.

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