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India confirms first case of new Omicron variant XE in Mumbai
India confirms first case of new Omicron variant XE in Mumbai

As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the new ‘XE’ variant of Covid-19 appears to be about ten per cent more transmissible than the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron.

Globally 490 million covid-19 cases reported, New variant XE raise new concerns
Globally 490 million covid-19 cases reported, New variant XE raise new concerns

According to the World Health Organization, the variant XE has more transmissibility than the Omicron variant. 

'No impact on efficacy, safety': Bharat Biotech on Covaxin supply suspension by WHO
'No impact on efficacy, safety': Bharat Biotech on Covaxin supply suspension by WHO

The UN health agency, on Saturday, stopped the supply of Covaxin under the Covax facility, citing deficiencies in manufacturing practices.
 

WHO explains new variant amid growing fear of XE strain
WHO explains new variant amid growing fear of XE strain

WHO stated the XE strain is a recombinant variant of Omicron's BA.1 and BA.2 sublineages.

Line two metres apart: China officials warn residents over daily covid cases surge
Line two metres apart: China officials warn residents over daily covid cases surge

The city government of China extended the existing lockdown in eastern districts, while western areas of the city were shut down as planned.
 

Ivermectin fails to reduce risk of hospitalisation for COVID-19
Ivermectin fails to reduce risk of hospitalisation for COVID-19

Researchers in Brazil compared over 1,300 patients who were given either Ivermectin or a placebo and found no difference between the two groups.

COVID-19 curbs to end on March 31; wearing masks, social distancing to remain: Centre
COVID-19 curbs to end on March 31; wearing masks, social distancing to remain: Centre

Accordingly, after the expiry of the existing Ministry of Home Affairs orders dated February 25, 2022, no further order may be issued by the MHA.

Omicron BA.2: ‘Variant of concern’ spreading rapidly globally
Omicron BA.2: ‘Variant of concern’ spreading rapidly globally

Europe, the US and some Asian countries are currently witnessing a record number of cases, meanwhile, the Indian government, earlier this week, directed the states to take possible actions so that another possible Covid wave can be averted in the country.

China's COVID-19 cases almost doubled, records worst outbreak since 2020
China's COVID-19 cases almost doubled, records worst outbreak since 2020

On March 17, the digit of local transmitted asymptomatic cases increased to 1,742 from 1,206 the day earlier.
 

Delhi reports zero Covid patients in hospitals; first since March 2020
Delhi reports zero Covid patients in hospitals; first since March 2020

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain took to Twitter to confirm the same and salute the entire medical fraternity for their dedicated service

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