It was only on November 25 that the new variant was first reported to the WHO from South Africa. Less than ten days later, it has spread in more than 20 countries
Govt on Thursday told principal health secretaries of all states governments to ensure ‘rigorous screening and testing’ of all international travellers landing in India from ‘at risk’ countries
Readers discuss the need for booster shots of the Covid-19 vaccine, criticise Hong Kong’s travel ban on residents returning from India and weigh in on Nicole Kidman vis-à-vis foreign domestic workers.
The Philippines government has extended the ban from seven nations including India until June 15 considering the COVID-19 situation and B.1.617 variant.