No EG.5 threat in India, says Mandaviya as new Omicron variant causes surge in Covid-19 incus, UK

Friday, 11 August 2023
Mandaviya said the government continues to aggressively pursue genomic surveillance to detect Covid-19 clusters and new variants, if any, even though the cases of the viral infection have reduced. “We are constantly taking samples and testing them. Till now, 243 new sub variants have been found. None of them pose any serious threat,” the union health minister said. The WHO (World Health Organisation) has declared EG.5 or Eris a Variant of Interest (VOI).

👓 View full article

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send

Video Credit: Oneindia - Published on August 9, 2023

News video: 'Eris' Variant: Maharashtra reports first case of new variant of Covid-19; 'no threat imminent'

'Eris' Variant: Maharashtra reports first case of new variant of Covid-19; 'no threat imminent' 03:03

Covid-19 cases are showing signs of increase in Maharashtra once again after a prolonged gap. For the first time, a new sub-variant that has been lately responsible for spike in cases in UK and USA has been detected in the state. This new strain was detected in Maharashtra in May. As two months have...

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 1, 1970

The Who English rock band

At least 16 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on UN school used as shelter in Gaza [Video]

At least 16 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on UN school used as shelter in Gaza

A lack of clean water and personal hygiene materials is causing a spike in the spread of infectious diseases among Gaza’s displaced population. The WHO says instances of diarrhoea, chickenpox and jaundice have all surpassed previous years' figures.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published on January 1, 1970

Related videos from verified sources

England Ready to Launch Vaccination Program Amid New Variant [Video]

England Ready to Launch Vaccination Program Amid New Variant

England Ready to Launch , Vaccination Program , Amid New Variant. England is getting ready to step up its autumn flu and COVID-19 vaccine programs after identifying the highly-mutated BA.2.86..

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on August 30, 2023

Covid-19: New variant ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 causes concern, cases surge | Know more | Oneindia News [Video]

Covid-19: New variant ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 causes concern, cases surge | Know more | Oneindia News

Coronavirus has been changing and evolving ever since it was first discovered in the year 2019 and became a global concern in a matter of a few months. The original Covid strain soon turned into the..

Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:50Published on August 30, 2023

Volkswagen Passat & Tiguan Design Preview - Inspection and approval in Spain [Video]

Volkswagen Passat & Tiguan Design Preview - Inspection and approval in Spain

The all-new Passat Variant will celebrate its world premiere at the end of August and Volkswagen is now publishing the first advance details of the next Passat generation. The new model is equipped..

Credit: AutoMotions Duration: 01:49Published on August 22, 2023