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Covid Variants Over Time: Alpha To Omicron To Stratus, Tracked And Explained
Since SARS-CoV-2 first emerged in late 2019 the virus has spawned dozens of lineages, a handful of global "variants of concern" that changed the course of the pandemic.
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All About COVID-19 Variant 'Stratus' That Is Fuelling Cases In US
As per the WHO, the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines are expected to remain effective against this variant.
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These Daily Habits Are Worsening Your Immunity
Read on as we outline some daily habits that might be worsening your immunity.
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New COVID Variant 'Eris' Spreading Rapidly In UK, Experts Sound Alarm
Eris or EG.5.1 was classified as a Covid variant on July 31 after UKHSA recorded its prevalence in the country due to rising cases internationally, particularly in Asia.
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Immunity: These Diet Habits Are Weakening Your Immune System
Unhealthy diets with low nutrient content can negatively impact the immune system's function. Thus, you should make dietary choices that support overall health.
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No Increase In Death Rates Amid Rising Covid Cases: Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry said on Thursday that the XBB.1.16 subvariant of Omicron might be the dominant virus strain in the country but there has been no reported increase in the rate of hospitalisation or death so far.
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New York City Rats Can Carry Covid Variants, New Study Finds
Rats collected in the study tested positive for alpha, delta and omicron variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Video: Thermometer Shows Different Readings On Covid+ Boy's Cheek In China
China is currently witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases where many are believed to have contracted the Omicron sub-variant BF.7.
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Explained: Why Coronavirus BF.7 Variant Has Sparked Concern In India
The BF.7 variant is highly transmissible and has a shorter incubation period - the time between catching the virus and beginning to have symptoms of the disease.
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Why China Has Brought This Huge Covid Surge Upon Itself
The tsunami of Covid-19 that's taking hold across China is spurring concern that a dangerous new virus variant could emerge for the first time in more than a year, just as genetic sequencing to catch such a threat is dwindling.
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Covid Variants Over Time: Alpha To Omicron To Stratus, Tracked And Explained
Since SARS-CoV-2 first emerged in late 2019 the virus has spawned dozens of lineages, a handful of global "variants of concern" that changed the course of the pandemic.
-
All About COVID-19 Variant 'Stratus' That Is Fuelling Cases In US
As per the WHO, the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines are expected to remain effective against this variant.
-
These Daily Habits Are Worsening Your Immunity
Read on as we outline some daily habits that might be worsening your immunity.
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New COVID Variant 'Eris' Spreading Rapidly In UK, Experts Sound Alarm
Eris or EG.5.1 was classified as a Covid variant on July 31 after UKHSA recorded its prevalence in the country due to rising cases internationally, particularly in Asia.
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Immunity: These Diet Habits Are Weakening Your Immune System
Unhealthy diets with low nutrient content can negatively impact the immune system's function. Thus, you should make dietary choices that support overall health.
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No Increase In Death Rates Amid Rising Covid Cases: Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry said on Thursday that the XBB.1.16 subvariant of Omicron might be the dominant virus strain in the country but there has been no reported increase in the rate of hospitalisation or death so far.
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New York City Rats Can Carry Covid Variants, New Study Finds
Rats collected in the study tested positive for alpha, delta and omicron variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Video: Thermometer Shows Different Readings On Covid+ Boy's Cheek In China
China is currently witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases where many are believed to have contracted the Omicron sub-variant BF.7.
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Explained: Why Coronavirus BF.7 Variant Has Sparked Concern In India
The BF.7 variant is highly transmissible and has a shorter incubation period - the time between catching the virus and beginning to have symptoms of the disease.
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Why China Has Brought This Huge Covid Surge Upon Itself
The tsunami of Covid-19 that's taking hold across China is spurring concern that a dangerous new virus variant could emerge for the first time in more than a year, just as genetic sequencing to catch such a threat is dwindling.
