Amid rising concerns over the newly identified EG.5 variant of the novel coronavirus, data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals an alarming 80% increase in global Covid-19 cases. The variant, referred to as EG.5 or “Eris,” is linked to an Omicron subvariant called XBB.1.9.2 and is rapidly spreading worldwide, impacting nations like the UK, … Read more
New Delhi: India logged 228 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 2,503, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,79,547). The death count stands at 5,30,714, with four deaths. Two deaths were reconciled by Kerala while one death each was … Read more
New Delhi: India has recorded 188 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined to 2,554, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The total tally of Covid cases has been recorded at 4,46,79,319 and the death count stands at 5,30,710, with three deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 … Read more
China is witnessing yet another Covid-19 wave. The current surge in Covid-19 infections in China is believed to be driven by Omicron sub-variant BF.7. Four cases of the BF.7 variant have been detected in India, so far. Two cases have been reported from Gujarat and two from Odisha. This sub-variant has already been detected in … Read more