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Thailand Scientists Identify New Coronavirus With Potential Human Infection Risk
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted how quickly zoonotic diseases can spread globally. As a result, scientists worldwide have increased efforts to study viruses circulating in wildlife and improve early detection systems.
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New Bat Virus Discovered In China: Know What Is HKU5-CoV-2
The new virus called HKU5-CoV-2, discovered in bats in China, carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission.
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New Bat Coronavirus Capable Of Infecting Humans Discovered In China
A new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered in China.
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NeoCov Discovered In Bats: What Chinese Researchers Say About New Coronavirus
Chinese researchers have discovered a new kind of coronavirus, NeoCov, which is spreading among bats in South Africa. In their study, the scientists say that the virus may pose a threat to humans in the future.
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What WHO Said On NeoCov Coronavirus, Discovered By Chinese Scientists
The World Health Organisation Friday said that the NeoCov coronavirus, discovered by Chinese scientists, requires further study.
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"NeoCov": Chinese Scientists Warn Of New Kind Of Coronavirus From Bats
A type of coronavirus, NeoCov, that spreads among bats in South Africa may pose a threat to humans in future if it mutates further, according to a study by Chinese researchers.
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"It Was Scary": How South African Scientists Spotted Omicron Variant
On Friday Nov. 19, Raquel Viana, Head of Science at one of South Africa's biggest private testing labs, sequenced the genes on eight coronavirus samples - and got the shock of her life.
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Omicron Has Reached At Least 13 Countries Despite Travel Curbs
The omicron variant, first sequenced in South Africa, has been identified in at least 12 other countries.
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Gujarat Mandates RT-PCR Testing For Certain Nations Over New Variant Concerns
The Gujarat government today mandated RT-PCR testing for travellers landing at the airport from a host of countries, including South Africa, as growing concern over the new Covid variant Omicron takes over the globe.
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South Africa Scientists Monitor New COVID-19 Variant With High Mutation Rate
Scientists in South Africa are monitoring a new coronavirus variant with an unusually high mutation rate, and whose frequency has gradually increased in recent months, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases said Monday.
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Biden To Ban South Africa Travel To Combat New Covid-19 Variant: Report
President Joe Biden will impose a ban on most non-US citizens entering the country who have recently been in South Africa starting Saturday in a bid to contain the spread of a new variant of COVID-19, a senior US public health official told Reuters.
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102 Cases Of New UK Coronavirus Strain Detected In India So Far: Centre
The number of people in India who have tested positive for the new UK variant of coronavirus has climbed to 102, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Madhya Pradesh Reports First Case Of UK Coronavirus Strain
In the first such case in Madhya Pradesh, a 39-year-old man who returned to Indore from the UK last month has tested positive for the new coronavirus strain, senior officials said on Friday.
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Vaccine "Neutralises" Key Mutation In UK, South Africa Virus Strains: BioNTech
German company BioNTech said Friday a preliminary study shows that its vaccine works against the key mutation in coronavirus variants uncovered in Britain and South Africa.
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India Successfully Cultures UK Coronavirus Strain: Top Medical Body
India has successfully cultured the new coronavirus strain, which originated in the UK, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Saturday.
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Thailand Scientists Identify New Coronavirus With Potential Human Infection Risk
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted how quickly zoonotic diseases can spread globally. As a result, scientists worldwide have increased efforts to study viruses circulating in wildlife and improve early detection systems.
-
New Bat Virus Discovered In China: Know What Is HKU5-CoV-2
The new virus called HKU5-CoV-2, discovered in bats in China, carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission.
-
New Bat Coronavirus Capable Of Infecting Humans Discovered In China
A new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered in China.
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NeoCov Discovered In Bats: What Chinese Researchers Say About New Coronavirus
Chinese researchers have discovered a new kind of coronavirus, NeoCov, which is spreading among bats in South Africa. In their study, the scientists say that the virus may pose a threat to humans in the future.
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What WHO Said On NeoCov Coronavirus, Discovered By Chinese Scientists
The World Health Organisation Friday said that the NeoCov coronavirus, discovered by Chinese scientists, requires further study.
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"NeoCov": Chinese Scientists Warn Of New Kind Of Coronavirus From Bats
A type of coronavirus, NeoCov, that spreads among bats in South Africa may pose a threat to humans in future if it mutates further, according to a study by Chinese researchers.
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"It Was Scary": How South African Scientists Spotted Omicron Variant
On Friday Nov. 19, Raquel Viana, Head of Science at one of South Africa's biggest private testing labs, sequenced the genes on eight coronavirus samples - and got the shock of her life.
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Omicron Has Reached At Least 13 Countries Despite Travel Curbs
The omicron variant, first sequenced in South Africa, has been identified in at least 12 other countries.
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Gujarat Mandates RT-PCR Testing For Certain Nations Over New Variant Concerns
The Gujarat government today mandated RT-PCR testing for travellers landing at the airport from a host of countries, including South Africa, as growing concern over the new Covid variant Omicron takes over the globe.
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South Africa Scientists Monitor New COVID-19 Variant With High Mutation Rate
Scientists in South Africa are monitoring a new coronavirus variant with an unusually high mutation rate, and whose frequency has gradually increased in recent months, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases said Monday.
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Biden To Ban South Africa Travel To Combat New Covid-19 Variant: Report
President Joe Biden will impose a ban on most non-US citizens entering the country who have recently been in South Africa starting Saturday in a bid to contain the spread of a new variant of COVID-19, a senior US public health official told Reuters.
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102 Cases Of New UK Coronavirus Strain Detected In India So Far: Centre
The number of people in India who have tested positive for the new UK variant of coronavirus has climbed to 102, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Madhya Pradesh Reports First Case Of UK Coronavirus Strain
In the first such case in Madhya Pradesh, a 39-year-old man who returned to Indore from the UK last month has tested positive for the new coronavirus strain, senior officials said on Friday.
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Vaccine "Neutralises" Key Mutation In UK, South Africa Virus Strains: BioNTech
German company BioNTech said Friday a preliminary study shows that its vaccine works against the key mutation in coronavirus variants uncovered in Britain and South Africa.
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India Successfully Cultures UK Coronavirus Strain: Top Medical Body
India has successfully cultured the new coronavirus strain, which originated in the UK, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Saturday.
