Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi Reports 228 New COVID-19 Cases, 12 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS, Tuesday, June 15, 2021: The 'Delta' variant has further mutated to form the 'Delta plus' or 'AY.1' variant. Initial data suggests that the Delta plus variant shows signs of resistance against the monoclonal antibody cocktail treatment. This treatment for Covid-19 was recently authorised by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
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Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS, Tuesday, June 15, 2021: The highly transmissible Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 has mutated further to form the Delta plus’ or AY.1′ variant but there is no immediate cause for concern in India as its incidence in the country is still low, scientists here said. The new Delta plus variant has been formed due to a mutation in the Delta or B.1.617.2 variant, first identified in India and one of the drivers of the deadly second wave.
Novavax's COVID-19 jab is more than 90 percent effective, including against coronavirus variants, the vaccine maker said Monday after a large-scale US study.
The jab "demonstrated 100% protection against moderate and severe disease, 90.4% efficacy overall," the company said in a statement, adding "the study enrolled 29,960 participants across 119 sites in the U.S. and Mexico to evaluate efficacy, safety and immunogenicity."
The Maryland-headquartered company said it intended to apply for regulatory approval by the third quarter of 2021.
The West Bengal government on Monday extended the ongoing restrictions to combat the Covid-19 pandemic for 15 more days till June 30, while easing some of the measures as the situation has improved now, a top official said. The decisions were announced a day before the ongoing restrictions are scheduled to come to an end on Tuesday. The administration allowed government and private offices to function with 25 per cent workforce from June 16. Employers have to arrange for transporting employees as restrictions on public transportation services will continue till further orders, Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi said.
Maharashtra reports 9,350 new COVID cases, 388 deaths in last 24 hours
Maharashtra reports 9,350 new Covid-19 cases, 15,176 discharges and 388 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Active cases: 1,38,361
Total recoveries: 56,69,179
Death toll: 1,14,154
Kerala Unlock: Relaxed Guidelines To Be Effective From June 17 - Check What's Open, What's Shut
Kerala Eases Covid Lockdown Guidelines From June 17
From June 17 onwards, all private shops can be opened with 50 percent of the employees. All shops will be permitted to open from 7 am to 7 pm
Jharkhand reports 184 fresh cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hours
Jharkhand reports 184 fresh cases, 4 deaths, and 596 discharges in the last 24 hours; active cases at 2646
25.69 Cr COVID Vaccination Certificates Issued So Far: National Health Authority
Dr RS Sharma, Head, National Health Authority on Tuesday informed that so far, 25.69 crore COVID vaccination certificates have been issued in the country.
Complete lockdown to continue across Kerala on weekends: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that relaxation in lockdown will be allowed on basis of test positivity rate under local self-govt bodies. Local bodies with below 8% test positivity rate to function normally with restrictions, to be allowed to open shops. Govt offices to function with 25% employees, public transport to operate partially, shops selling essentials will be allowed to open on all days, bars to open from June 17. Complete lockdown to continue across the State on weekends.
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