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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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From FLiRT To FLuQE: What To Know About The Latest Covid Variants
SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) is responsible for recurring waves of infection as it continues to evolve and mutate into new variants which keep it a step ahead of our immunity.
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FLiRT, New Covid-19 Variant In US: What We Know So Far
According to the Infectious Diseases Society Of America (IDSA), the proportion of illnesses caused by KP.2 is rapidly increasing. The other FLiRT variant, KP 1.1 is also circulating in the US.
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COVID-19 Virus Mutated 223 Times, Variants Not Deadly Now: Health Minister
The COVID-19 virus has mutated 223 times globally and its harmful effects have come down substantially over time, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Lok Sabha on Friday.
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COVID-19 Is Mutating In Deer And Many Getting It From Humans: US Study
The researchers indicated that their findings imply that white-tailed deer may function as a "reservoir" for the coronavirus.
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Moderna Says Updated Covid Vaccine Effective Against New Variant 'Pirola'
Moderna said Wednesday its updated fall Covid booster, which is pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration, performed well against the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant.
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Highly-Mutated COVID-19 Variant Found In 2 More Nations, Numbers Still Low
A highly mutated COVID variant called BA.2.86 has now been detected in Switzerland and South Africa in addition to Israel, Denmark, the U.S. and the U.K., according to a leading World Health Organization official.
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"More Prepared Than Ever For Coronavirus Mutations": Scientists
A new variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 has put countries on alert as scientists scramble to understand the contagiousness and immunity to defend against it, CNN reported on Sunday.
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Explainer: New, Highly Mutated Lineage Of Virus That Causes Covid
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are tracking a new, highly mutated lineage of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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234 Cases Of Mutated Omicron Sub-Variant (XBB1.16.1) Found In India
Amid a spurt in fresh Covid infections, 234 cases of XBB1.16.1 mutated sub-variant have been found in the country, according to INSACOG data.
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"No New Wave, Don't Need To Worry": Centre's Covid Panel Chief To NDTV
Pointing out that there has been no increase in hospital admissions and the death count due to Covid, he said the new mutation of the virus is more contagious but isn't causing serious disease.
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Beijing Braces For Spike In Severe Covid Cases Amid International Concern
Beijing faces a surge in severe COVID-19 cases over the next two weeks, a respiratory expert said, amid global concerns over possible mutations and knock-on effects for the world economy after the surprise ditching of China's tough virus policies.
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"China Covid Outbreak Toll Of Concern To Rest of The World": US
The US is concerned China's runaway Covid-19 outbreak might spawn new mutations of the virus, as the world's most populous country continues to grapple with the impact of loosening "Covid Zero" protocols that had kept the pandemic at bay.
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China Won't Relax Covid Measures But Will Keep Improving Them: Expert
China will not relax its COVID-19 measures but will keep improving them according to the changing epidemic situation and mutation of the virus, a disease expert said.
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Health Minister Stresses On Testing, Genome Sequencing Amid Surge In Covid Cases
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday directed officials to continue to focus on surveillance and whole genome sequencing to scan any possible mutations while stressing on adequate testing and effective monitoring to assess the spread
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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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From FLiRT To FLuQE: What To Know About The Latest Covid Variants
SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) is responsible for recurring waves of infection as it continues to evolve and mutate into new variants which keep it a step ahead of our immunity.
-
FLiRT, New Covid-19 Variant In US: What We Know So Far
According to the Infectious Diseases Society Of America (IDSA), the proportion of illnesses caused by KP.2 is rapidly increasing. The other FLiRT variant, KP 1.1 is also circulating in the US.
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COVID-19 Virus Mutated 223 Times, Variants Not Deadly Now: Health Minister
The COVID-19 virus has mutated 223 times globally and its harmful effects have come down substantially over time, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Lok Sabha on Friday.
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COVID-19 Is Mutating In Deer And Many Getting It From Humans: US Study
The researchers indicated that their findings imply that white-tailed deer may function as a "reservoir" for the coronavirus.
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Moderna Says Updated Covid Vaccine Effective Against New Variant 'Pirola'
Moderna said Wednesday its updated fall Covid booster, which is pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration, performed well against the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant.
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Highly-Mutated COVID-19 Variant Found In 2 More Nations, Numbers Still Low
A highly mutated COVID variant called BA.2.86 has now been detected in Switzerland and South Africa in addition to Israel, Denmark, the U.S. and the U.K., according to a leading World Health Organization official.
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"More Prepared Than Ever For Coronavirus Mutations": Scientists
A new variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 has put countries on alert as scientists scramble to understand the contagiousness and immunity to defend against it, CNN reported on Sunday.
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Explainer: New, Highly Mutated Lineage Of Virus That Causes Covid
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are tracking a new, highly mutated lineage of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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234 Cases Of Mutated Omicron Sub-Variant (XBB1.16.1) Found In India
Amid a spurt in fresh Covid infections, 234 cases of XBB1.16.1 mutated sub-variant have been found in the country, according to INSACOG data.
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"No New Wave, Don't Need To Worry": Centre's Covid Panel Chief To NDTV
Pointing out that there has been no increase in hospital admissions and the death count due to Covid, he said the new mutation of the virus is more contagious but isn't causing serious disease.
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Beijing Braces For Spike In Severe Covid Cases Amid International Concern
Beijing faces a surge in severe COVID-19 cases over the next two weeks, a respiratory expert said, amid global concerns over possible mutations and knock-on effects for the world economy after the surprise ditching of China's tough virus policies.
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"China Covid Outbreak Toll Of Concern To Rest of The World": US
The US is concerned China's runaway Covid-19 outbreak might spawn new mutations of the virus, as the world's most populous country continues to grapple with the impact of loosening "Covid Zero" protocols that had kept the pandemic at bay.
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China Won't Relax Covid Measures But Will Keep Improving Them: Expert
China will not relax its COVID-19 measures but will keep improving them according to the changing epidemic situation and mutation of the virus, a disease expert said.
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Health Minister Stresses On Testing, Genome Sequencing Amid Surge In Covid Cases
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday directed officials to continue to focus on surveillance and whole genome sequencing to scan any possible mutations while stressing on adequate testing and effective monitoring to assess the spread
