Indian ‘Delta’ variant of COVID DOUBLES the risk of hospitalization compared to UK ‘Alpha’ variant, new study finds The Indian ‘Delta’ variant could cause Covid hospitalizations at twice the rate of the British ‘Alpha’ variant, a new study finds Delta…
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These delta variant mutations may explain its scary power
Ever since the delta variant of the coronavirus exploded in India in the first half of 2021 and now around the world, researchers have been trying to understand what makes this particular SARS-CoV-2 strain so transmissible. Now, they’re narrowing down…
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Could You Have The COVID Delta Variant And Not Know It?
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, and with the deadly Delta variant running wild, the U.S. is understandably struggling to contain the spread. Last month, WWLTV reported that, despite the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festivals being postponed…
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China says Delta variant behind virus surge
China raced Saturday to contain its worst coronavirus outbreak in months, as health officials blamed the highly infectious Delta variant for a surge in infections spanning 14 provinces. China reported 328 symptomatic infections in July—almost equal to the total number…
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Journalists Dig in on Delta Variant Risks and Opioid Overdose Deaths
KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber discussed outbreaks caused by the covid-19 delta variant in Missouri and elsewhere on Newsy on Thursday. Click here to watch Weber on Newsy Read Weber’s “The Delta Variant Thrives in a State of Political and…
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Delta variant could cause significant third wave in the U.K.
Imperial’s latest modeling suggests the Delta variant could lead to a significant third wave of hospitalisations and deaths. The Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team says that cases are growing rapidly and could lead to a wave of hospitalizations and deaths…
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