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Indian Covid-19 variant found in at least 53 territories: WHO

by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The coronavirus variant first detected in India has now been officially recorded in 53 territories, a World Health Organization report showed Wednesday. Additionally, the WHO has received information from unofficial sources that the B.1.617 variant has been found in seven other territories, figures in the UN health agency’s weekly epidemiological update showed, taking the total to 60. The report said B.1.617 had shown increased transmissibility, while disease severity […]

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10 more Indian variant cases detected bringing to 12 total B.1.617.2 cases in PHL

  (Eagle News) — Ten more Indian variant cases were detected in the Philippines bringing the total number number of B.1.617.2 cases in the country to 12. The Department of Health said that the “latest sequencing run included the samples from the crew members of the MV Athens Bridge, returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) with relevant travel history, and deceased severe or critical COVID-19 cases.” The DOH said that the 10 new cases were in addition […]

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Indian variant may delay UK lockdown easing: PM

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — A rise in cases of the Indian coronavirus variant could “pose serious disruption” to Britain’s reopening plans, Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Friday. England will take the next step of reopening on Monday as planned, but the final stage, currently scheduled for June 21, could be in doubt. “I do not believe we need to delay our roadmap,” said Johnson. But, “this new variant could pose a serious disruption to […]

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PHL finds 2 cases of Indian variant from travelers who entered country before travel ban

(Eagle News) – The Department of Health confirmed the presence of two cases of the so-called Indian variant in the country, or the variant B.1.617. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire announced this in a press briefing on Tuesday, May 11. “Nais po nating ipaalam sa publiko na tayo po ay may natukoy na dalawang kaso na may sinabing variant (We’d like to inform the public that we have identified two cases with the said variant),” […]

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