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Pfizer And AstraZeneca Prove To Be More Than 90% Effective Against Delta Variant
Analysis of the Public Health England stated that Pfizer is 96% effective and AstraZeneca is 92% effective against hospitalisation from the Delta variant of COVID-19 on June 14. They also stated the necessity of getting the second dose on time for the complete effectiveness of the vaccines. These percentages are comparable with vaccine effectiveness against hospitalisation from the Alpha variant, which was first identified in the UK.
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New COVID-19 Variant ‘Delta+’ & 'AY.1' Found In India, Says Researchers
COVID-19 variant 'Delta' which caused the second wave of pandemic in India has now changed its appearance. However, a new variant ‘Delta+’ or AY.1 has been found in the country. Now, the question here arises whether this variant can also create devastation like delta variant. CSIR- Ginomiki Institute Scientist Vinod Scaria said, "Mutation can also be related to immunity against viruses."
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WHO Names COVID Strains First Reported In India As 'Kappa', 'Delta'
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 31 said COVID-19 variants B.1.617.1 and B.1.617.2 that first emerged in India will now be called 'Kappa' and 'Delta' respectively. The nomenclature was done by an expert group that named the variants on the basis of Greek alphabets and they will remain in use, said the WHO. This follows India's objection to labelling of the variants as "Indian variant" by various media sources.
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