A more rapidly spreading virus is fuelling India s mega Covid-19 surge, WHO chief scientist says May 10, 2021, 06:55 AM
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Relatives prepare a pyre for cremation of a relative who died of COVID-19 at a crematorium in Ajmer, Rajasthan on May 8, 2021.
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A coronavirus variant first identified in India has mutations which increase transmission, the WHO s chief scientist said.
The B.1.617 variant might also be antibody resistant, giving it the power to reinfect people.
But more vaccination will still help control its transmission, and prevent severe disease and death.
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The World Health Organisation is sounding the alarm about a coronavirus variant first identified in India, which is now spreading around the globe.