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New Variant Of COVID-19 XE Detected In Gujarat
A new mutation of COVID-19, XE variant has been detected in Gujarat, making it the second case in India. On April 9. A person in Gujarat has been infected with Coronavirus variant XE. Previous to Gujarat, Mumbai Civic reported a case ofCOVID-19 XE variant on April 6. As per the WHO, the new variant is expected to be more transmissible than the other variants.
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WHO Suspends UN Supply Of COVID-19 Vaccine 'Covaxin'
The WHO suspended the supply of Covaxin, an India-made (Bharat Biotech) Covid-19 vaccine through UN agencies. The decision was taken to allow the manufacturer to upgrade facilities and address deficiencies found in an inspection. In a statement, the organization pointed out that the company needs facility upgrade, "For the coming period the company will focus on pending facility maintenance, process, and facility optimization activities," … read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Covaxin, Vaccination, WHO, United Nations
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Bharat Biotech Slow Downs Covaxin Production, Releases Statement
Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, manufactures of India-made Covaxin, announced to slow down production temporarily. On April 1, the pharma company said, "For the coming period, the company will focus on pending facility maintenance, process, and facility optimisation activities". The decision came after recent WHO post Emergency Use Listing inspection, which emphasized on need of optimization activities. The companies also ensured to be… read-more
Tags: Bharat biotech, Covaxin, Production, WHO, Hyderabad
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India, WHO Inks Pact To Set Up Global Traditional Medicine Centre In Gujarat
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India, on March 25, signed a deal to set up the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat. In addition, the initiative aims to harness the potential of traditional… read-more
Tags: WHO, GoI, Gujarat, Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, Health
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Next Variant After Omicron Can Be More Contagious: WHO
The Health experts have warned that the next Covid-19 variant will be more transmissible. The next variant could more easily evade immunity, rendering vaccines less effective. The pandemic is far from over and future variants will be in some way more virulent than Omicron is now, added WHO member Dr. Maria. Notably, the world may see seasonal patterns for infection surges as the coronavirus is a respiratory pathogen.
Tags: Covid-19, omicron, WHO, health warnings, pandemic
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France Discovers New Variant Of COVID-19 Named IHU, Severe Than Omicron
After Omicron variant of COVID-19, world witnessed a new variant IHU (B.1.640.2), which was discovered in France, on January 4. Experts at institution IHU Mediterranee, claimed the new variant to be more dangerous and infectious than Omicron, as it contain 46 mutations. In addition, France reported 12 cases of IHU infection, which is still under investigation by the World Health Organization (WHO). Details about this new variant is awaited… read-more
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WHO Cautions Against Large Gatherings On Christmas & New Year
Ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, World Health Organisation (WHO) warned of large gatherings considering the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, on December 21. It added that the gathering of ''people coming from different places'' may increase the spread of the variant. Earlier on December 20, WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adanom Ghebreyesus had said, ''An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled.''
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Omicron Doubles In 1.5 to 3 Days In Local Affected Areas: WHO
Covid-19's new variant Omicron doubled in 1.5 to 3 days in areas showing community transmission. "Omicron is spreading rapidly in countries with high levels of population immunity. But it is unclear if this is due to the virus's ability to evade immunity, it's inherent increased transmissibility, or a combination of both," said WHO. The organization also termed the new strain, as "Variant of Concern" and issued an alert to nations globally… read-more
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Afghanistan To Receive Medical Supplies From India
The Ministry of External Affairs on December 11 said a consignment of medical supplies were dispatched by India to Kabul on a return flight which evacuated Indians and Afghans from Afghanistan. Reportedly, the World Health Organization will receive it in Kabul, and will administer it at the Indira Gandhi Children Hospital here. The flight got back 10… read-more
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WHO Warns Against Vaccine Hoarding As Supply Lessened For Poor Countries
The WHO warned several rich nations against hoarding vaccines for booster shots to fight Omicron threat. Notably, countries are authorizing booster doses to elderly and people with underlying health issues. The WHO condemned the hoarding and said storage will affect poor countries, which will have insufficient doses, especially when Omicron is spreading rapidly. The WHO emergencies director Mike Ryan said, "Omicron appeared to be 'fitter and… read-more
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