Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Indian Covid variant sparks concern, and questions

The coronavirus strain first linked to the COVID epidemic in India has now spread to at least 44 countries and been classified as a "variant of concern", but health authorities still know relatively little about it.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Scientists race to study variants in India as cases explode

A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the country is behind in doing the kind of testing needed to track it and understand it better.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Indian COVID-19 variant found in 44 countries: WHO

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that a variant of COVID-19 behind the acceleration of India's explosive outbreak has been found in dozens of countries all over the world.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO says COVID variant in India 'of concern'

A COVID-19 variant spreading in India, which is facing an explosive outbreak, appears to be more contagious and has been classified as being "of concern", the World Health Organization said Monday.

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