Tag: coronavirus variant

• Wednesday, April 6th 2022 - 09:05 UTC

  Scientists now watching “recombinant” lineages of SARS-CoV-2

  

  As cases of COVID-19 worldwide are waning down and more so are the disease's deadly effects, scientists worldwide are beginning to harbor new concerns over the appearance and spread of the so-called recombinant lineages of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

• Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 19:05 UTC

  More infectious Delta subvariant of SARS-CoV-2 spreading throughout UK

  

  A new COVID-19 strain which is less likely to cause noticeable symptoms has been reported to be spreading throughout the United Kingdom. The AY.4.2 variant is believed to account for around 12% of the cases nationwide, in addition to being 15% more infectious than other strains known up to Nov. 5.

• Friday, July 2nd 2021 - 08:56 UTC

  Vaccine passport allows for reopening of Europe's internal borders as Delta variant sneaks in

  

  The European Union has started using unanimously the so-called “vaccine passport” as a travel document that allows holders to cross through borders within the bloc.

• Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 08:15 UTC

  Vaccinated people wear masks, avoid crowds and keep social distance, WHO officials insist

  

  World Health Organization (WHO) officials have urged even fully vaccinated people to continue wearing masks and to keep taking other measures to prevent infection.

• Thursday, June 24th 2021 - 09:27 UTC

  New coronavirus variant discovered by Brazilian scientists in Rio de Janeiro

  

  Brazilian scientists Wednesday claimed to have found a new variant of the SARS-Cov-2 virus in Rio de Janeiro, which they named P5 but is yet to be recognized worldwide.

• Tuesday, May 11th 2021 - 09:40 UTC

  Cases of South African and Indian coronavirus strains detected in Argentina

  

  Argentine health authorities Monday reported having detected the presence of the South African and Indian strains of the coronavirus in travelers who have arrived into the country over the past few days.

• Saturday, May 8th 2021 - 08:08 UTC

  Coronavirus version found in Rio de Janeiro a mutation from the Manaus one

  

  A new variant of the Brazilian coronavirus has been identified this week, according to Rio de Janeiro health authorities.

• Tuesday, April 13th 2021 - 16:59 UTC

  To curb spread of Manaus coronavirus strain, France bans flights to Brazil

  

  France's government has banned all flights to/from Brazil effective following the increase of covid-19 cases of the Manaus strain detected in the European nation.

• Thursday, April 1st 2021 - 09:50 UTC

  New variant of Manaus coronavirus strain detected in Brazil

  

  Coronavirus experts in Brazil Wednesday admitted a new variant of the coronavirus' Manaus version had been identified, as concern about a worsening situation mounted.

• Tuesday, March 30th 2021 - 09:22 UTC

  All but South African coronavirus strains circulating in Argentina's community

  

  Argentina's Science Ministry Monday confirmed community circulation of the Manaus strain in the country had been established. The new variant is said to be more contagious and others also dare suggest it is even more lethal. Of the various Sars-CoV-2 strains known to science, only the South African one remains to be spotted in the country.