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Seven Filipino virologists who were trained abroad responded to the call of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to be part of the first-of-its-kind Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines or VIP.
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Meet the 7 Pinoy virologists who will be at heart of anatomy of soon-to-rise PH Virology and Vaccine Institute – Manila Bulletin mb.com.ph - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mb.com.ph Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Read more about Delta plus variant affects lung tissues more than other strains: Expert on Business Standard. The Delta plus variant of Covid has greater affinity to lung tissues as compared to other strains but it doesn t mean that it will be more transmissible said NTAGI head, Dr N K Arora.
India reported 1,32,364 new
coronavirus infections taking the country s total tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,85,74,350, while the recovery rate crossed 93 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The COVID-19 death toll climbed to 3,40,702 with 2,713 fresh deaths, while the active cases were recorded below 20 lakh for the fourth consecutive day, the data updated at 8 am showed. A total of 20,75,428 tests were conducted on Thursday taking the total cumulative tests conducted so far for detection of COVID-19 in the country to 35,74,33,846. The daily positivity was recorded at 6.38 per cent. It has been less than 10 per cent for 11 consecutive days, the ministry said.