BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- The KP.2 sub-variant of COVID-19, which has become increasingly prevalent on a global scale, is unlikely to cause a new infection peak in China in the near future, the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration said on Tuesday. As of Sunday, KP....
BEIJING, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- China is taking proactive measures to counter new COVID-19 cases caused by the JN.1 variant of the virus, which is spreading globally, China's health authority said Thursday. "China is routinely monitoring COVID-19 infections to determine the trend of infection...
A variant of COVID-19 first found in the UK late last year kills more people than other forms of the virus, according to a study published in theBritish Medical Journalon Wednesday. The study compared death rates among those who contracted the new SARS-CoV-2 varia...
Both studies analysed cases of the new and old variant by linking community testing data with death data. "Based on these analyses, there is a realistic possibility that infection with VOC B.1.1.7 is associated with an increased risk of death compared to infection with non-VOC viruses," the...
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that a variant of COVID-19 behind the acceleration of India's explosive outbreak has been found in dozens of countries all over the world.
“There is no direct evidence (from studies on COVID-19 and in healthy people in the community) on the effectiveness of universal masking of healthy people in the community to prevent infection with respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.” ...
The Delta variant of Covid-19 is far more contagious than smallpox and virulent than other mutations of the virus, says a study recently published by Qatar Med
The World Health Organization and US health authorities said Friday they are closely monitoring a new variant of COVID-19, although the potential impact of BA.2.86 is currently unknown. The WHO classified the new variant as one under surveillance "due to the large number (more than 30) of ...
“The capital’s regional health inspectorate is in constant contact with the directors of the hospitals. If necessary, more beds can be found for those infected with Covid-19. The situation is being monitored around the clock,” Penchev said. ...
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