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New Covid strain in South Africa may escape immune system, warn researchers
The new, mutated coronavirus variant may be able to slip parts of the immune system, according to researchers.
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UPDATED: January 22, 2021 14:06 IST
If the virus continues to evolve and become resistant to the antibodies, it could also mean that the current vaccines developed may need to be redesigned to produce an antibody response, according to experts. (Photo for representation: AFP)
According to researchers, the new coronavirus strain in South Africa may be of greater concern to healthcare professionals and the general public.
The new, mutated coronavirus variant may be able to slip parts of the immune system, reports said, adding that the novel coronavirus may be able to reinfect more than half the people who have already been sick with the Covid-19.
COVID claims seven lives; 737 new cases in Pune dist
COVID claims seven lives; 737 new cases in Pune dist
ByVicky PathareVicky Pathare / Updated: Jan 8, 2021, 06:00 IST
On Thursday, 737 new
COVID cases were reported in Pune district, taking the total to 3,67,488, said the officials. The virus claimed seven lives. The death toll stands at 8,880. Also, 689 patients recovered from the disease. So far, 3,53,070 have battled the infection. Among the new cases, 387 are in Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) limits, 146 in Pimpri-Chinchwad, 151 in Pune rural and 53 in cantonment board areas
There are 2,678 active COVID cases in PMC limits out of which 202 are critical. On Thursday, as many as 5,043 tests were conducted by PMC, taking the cumulative total to 9.46 lakh, said Dr Ashish Bharti, PMC health chief.
India records 18,177 fresh Covid-19 cases, 217 deaths in 24 hours
India records 18,177 fresh Covid-19 cases, 217 deaths in 24 hours
India recorded 18,177 fresh Covid-19 infections, and 217 fatalities in the past 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry on Sunday.
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UPDATED: January 3, 2021 10:12 IST
The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1,03,23,965. (Photo: PTI)
India recorded 18,177 fresh Covid-19 infections, and 217 fatalities in the past 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry on Sunday.
Now, the total number of cases in the country stands at 1,03,23,965.
India reports 18,177 new COVID-19 cases, 20,923 recoveries, and 217 deaths in last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry
Total cases: 1,03,23,965