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Indian & UK COVID Variants Detected In South Africa
Indian & UK COVID Variants Detected In South Africa

Fifteen cases of the Indian and British Covid-19 variants have been detected in South Africa, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said.

  • Sunday, 09 May 2021
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Double-Mutant Variant Shows Enhanced Host Cell Entry, Immune Evasion

Double-mutant variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2 -- B.1.617 -- that has emerged in India, entered certain types of lung and intestine cells with slightly increased efficiency compared with the original wild-type strain, say researchers.

  • Saturday, 08 May 2021
New Double Mutant Variant Of SARS-CoV-2 Detected In India Along With Several Other 'Variants Of Concern': Govt
New Double Mutant Variant Of SARS-CoV-2 Detected In India Along With Several Other 'Variants Of Concern': Govt

New Delhi: A new “double mutant variant” of SARS-CoV-2 has been detected in India in addition to the several “variants of concern” that have already been found in at least 18 states, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Some of these “variants of concern” had earlier been detected abroad. The ministry, however, said it […]

  • Friday, 02 April 2021
Is The 'Double Mutant' Variant Found In India More Dangerous?
Is The 'Double Mutant' Variant Found In India More Dangerous?

New Delhi: Amid the surge of Covid-19 cases along with other mutated variants, India has reported the presence of a ‘double mutant’ coronavirus variant, triggering fear among many. However, health experts on Friday said that the double mutant variant may be less dangerous than expected as the most vulnerable patients are having only mild illnesses. […]

  • Thursday, 01 April 2021
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