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25 people have been diagnosed with a NEW variant with the name Deltacron Cyprus scientists discover NEW variant with the name Deltacron 25 people have been diagnosed with a new strain of coronavirus. According to scientists, the genetic basis of the new species is like that of the "delta", but there are a number of mutations that are determined in the "omicron". In this regard, experts gave a new type of pathogen the name "deltacron" A strain of Covid-19 that combines delta and omicron was found in Cyprus, according  professor of biological sciences at the University of Cyprus and head of the Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Virology.  There are currently omicron and delta co-infections and we found this strain that is a combination of these two,” Kostrikis said in an interview with Sigma TV Friday. The discovery was named “deltacron” due to the identification of omicron-like genetic signatures within the delta genomes, he said.      ...

UK has recorded 313 COVID-related deaths in latest 24-hour period UK has recorded 146,390 new COVID cases and 313 COVID-related deaths in latest 24-hour period A new 146,390 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK. More 313 people have died within 28 days of testing positive, taking the total to 150,057. The number of people who have died in the UK within 28 days of testing for positive for Covid has surpassed 150,000, less than a year (347 days) after the figure passed 100,000. Different figures show the total number of deaths in the UK where Covid was listed as a cause on the death certificate is more than 174,000.

India reports 141,986 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours  India saw a single-day rise of 1,41,986 new coronavirus cases, raising the tally to 3,53,68,372, which includes 3,071 cases of Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories so far. Daily positivity rate: 9.28% Active cases: 4,72,169 Total recoveries: 3,44,12,740 Death toll: 4,83,463   Total vaccination 150.06 crore doses. A total of 3,071 Omicron cases were reported in 27 States of India so far. The number of persons recovered is 1,203 Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States.More than 154.77 Crore vaccine doses provided to States More than 17.88 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs

UK reports 178,250 daily coronavirus cases and another 229 deaths in last 24 hours A new 178,250 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK. A new 229 people have died within 28 days of a positive Covid test, taking the total to 149,744. A news 231,856 Covid booster and third dose vaccinations have taken place in the UK, taking the total number administered to just over 35 million.A total of 16,163 patients are in hospital in England with Covid, a rise of 30% week-on-week, and the highest level since 17 February 2021. From 11th January in England, people who receive a positive lateral flow test for COVID-19 won’t be required to take a confirmatory PCR test. They should continue to self-isolate..  The one country that stands out as not taking action to protect its population is England' Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford has aimed a blistering attack at Boris Johnson, calling England a 'global outlier' in the fight against the Omicron wave of Covid-19.

A total of 3,007 Omicron cases were reported in India so far.    India Government officials said total 3007 cases of Omicron variant of Covid-19 reported so far. Out of these total cases, 1199 patients recovered and migrated. Maximum number of 876 cases have been reported from Maharashtra followed by Delhi wherein 465 cases have been reported  so far.  Dr Rupali Basu MD and CEO, Woodlands Hospita said Omicron is highly transmissible but a mild variant. It is not as problematic as the Delta variant but we still need to be careful. We don't need to panic but take precautions and follow COVID appropriate behaviour The World Health Organization has warned against describing the Omicron variant as mild, saying it is killing people across the world. 

India reports 117,100 new coronavirus cases, 302 deaths in the last 24 hours India reports 1,17,100 fresh COVID cases, 30,836 recoveries, and 302 deaths in the last 24 hours Daily positivity rate: 7.74% Active cases: 3,71,363     Total recoveries: 3,43,71,845 Death toll: 4,83,178    Dr Rupali Basu MD and CEO, Woodlands Hospital said Omicron is highly transmissible but a mild variant. It is not as problematic as the Delta variant but we still need to be careful. We don't need to panic but take precautions and follow COVID appropriate behaviour 

UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid cases of the pandemic so far A New 218,724 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK, which includes four days' worth of data for Northern Ireland and two days' worth for Wales.  48 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive test, taking the total to 148,941. A total 141,825 Covid booster and third dose vaccinations have taken place in the UK, taking the total number administered to 34.3 million.A total of 15,044 patients are in hospital in England with Covid, up 57% week-on-week and the highest level since 18 February 2021. Boris Johnson said A year ago the UK became the first country in the world to administer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.I’m extremely proud of the UK-made vaccine, with an incredible 2.5 billion doses delivered at-cost to more than 170 countries, saving a great many lives. Health Secretary SajidJavid says recent changes to self-isolation rules, to allow people with two negative COVI...

India reports 37,379 fresh COVID cases and 124 deaths in the last 24 hours. India reported 37,379 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the most since early September as the Omicron coronavirus variant overtakes Delta in places such as the capital New Delhi India reports 37,379 fresh COVID cases, 11,007 recoveries, and 124 deaths in the last 24 hours Daily positivity rate: 3.24% Active cases: 1,71,830 Total recoveries: 3,43,06,414 Death toll: 4,82,017 Total vaccination: 1,46,70,18,464 .Over 152.96 crore COVID vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union territorys so far through Government of India free of cost channel and through direct state procurement category. More than 19.69 Cr balance and unutilized vaccine doses are still available with the States and union Territories

UK has reported record 157,758 Coronavirus cases in 24 hours A New 157,758 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in England and Scotland. A New 42 people have died in England within 28 days of a positive Covid test, taking the UK total to 148,893. UK COVID-19 Daily Update:- 157,758 positive cases (+ 20,175) 42 deaths within 28 days (- 31) 12,121 ppl had 1st dose of vaccine 15,893 ppl had 2nd dose of vaccine 106,665 ppl had booster vaccine A total of 14,210 patients with Covid are now in hospital in England, up 68% week-on-week and the highest level since 20 February 2021. UK Health Minister Sajid Javid says there's nothing in the available data that suggests England needs more Covid restrictions UK Health Secretary says further restrictions "must be last resort" Sage science indicates stronger public health protections should never have been relaxed  a misjudgement that gave the virus freedom, momentum, and risks the emergence of new variants.

WHAT IS FLORONA ? Israel records first case of florona disease Israel has detected the world’s first case of the ‘Florona’ disease, which is a double infection of Covid-19 and influenza.The ‘double disease’ was found in a pregnant woman who came into a hospital to give birth. The woman, who is unvaccinated, is in good health and has relatively mild symptoms.The country’s Health Ministry has begun studying the case to investigate the impacts of the double disease on the human body. WHAT IS FLORONA? Florona is a combination of Corona virus and Flu. It's a concern because when two lethal viruses invade the immune system simultaneously the probability of a "fair fight" diminishes exponentially. According to a report by news agency's ‘florona’ disease is a double infection of Covid-19 and influenza.However, it is not a new variant. Israeli doctors are studying ‘florona’ as a spike has been witnessed in influenza cases recently. Florona is indicative of a severe lapse in th...

UK has reported record 106,122 Coronavirus cases in 24 hours UK reports over 100,000 new COVID19 cases for the first time despite all vaccination efforts during the last 12 months. A new 106,122 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK in the latest 24 hour period, more than 15,000 more than yesterday and a new daily record. Totally 140 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive test. New 968,665 Covid booster and third dose vaccinations have taken place in the UK, a new daily record, taking the total number administered to 30.8 million.

First Omicron related death is reported in Israel The number of COVID-19 cases in Israel, proven to be the new highly infectious Omicron variant, has doubled in a single day to 341 cases. This comes as the first Omicron related death is reported in Israel. Israel  COVID-19 current stats for Tue Dec 21 2021 Cases: 1,357,476 Deaths: 8,232 Recovered: 1,340,982 Active: 8,262 Tests: 37,138,819 Doses: 16,446,998 Israel will become the first country in the world to administer the 4th COVID-19 vaccine. The first group eligible will be people age 60+ and medical personnel. Israeli Prime Minister NaftaliBennett’s decision to prepare for an extensive roll-out operation of the 4th vaccine came at the recommendation of Israel’s Pandemic Response Team and will give greater protection in the face of Omicron. Israel "Over-60, medical staff and those with a suppressed immune system will be eligible for a 4th dose provided 4 months have passed since 3rd dose. The recommended gap between a 2nd and 3...

New 59,610 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the latest 24 hour New 59,610 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the latest 24 hour period, the fifth highest daily total of the pandemic.150 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 146,627. Boris Johnson has told Cabinet members that there are 'early indications' that the Omicron Covid variant is 'more transmissible' than Delta  Health Security Sajid Javid declares there is now community transmission of Omicron across multiple regions in England.  Experts say you can protect yourself from the omicron coronavirus variant by doing the same things done to protect from any other variant: get vaccinated, wear a mask and avoid crowds.

Three Omicron cases have been detected in Telangana 3 Omicron cases have been detected in Telangana. A Kenyan national woman, a Somalian national man and a 7-yr-old kid who travelled to WestBengal were detected. The Kenyan woman and Somalian male are at TIMS Gachibowli. West Bengal government has been alerted  Telangana State Health Department says a 7- year old boy from WestBengal, who travelled via an International flight to Hyderabad airport and immediately boarded a domestic flight to Bengal, also tested positive for Omicron.  Telangana- Director of Public Health says the 7- year old boy did not enter the city or state. He just boarded a domestic flight from the airport after he arrived at Ragiv Gandhi international airport from an International flight. His sample result has been informed to Bengal Health Department

First Omicron cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland First Omicron cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland after three people tested positive for the variant.  Three Omicron cases have been confirmed in total - two in the same household in the greater Belfast area and a third unconnected case in the South Eastern Trust area. Department of Health said in a statementAll three positive cases have linkages to travel from Great Britain to Northern Ireland Experts say you can protect yourself from the omicron coronavirus variant by doing the same things done to protect from any other variant: get vaccinated, wear a mask and avoid crowds.

A New 45,691 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK in the latest 24 hour A New 45,691 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK in the latest 24 hour period. A New 180 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 145,826. Boris Johnson has told Cabinet members that there are 'early indications' that the Omicron Covid variant is 'more transmissible' than Delta Health Security Sajid Javid declares there is now community transmission of Omicron across multiple regions in England.  Experts say you can protect yourself from the omicron coronavirus variant by doing the same things done to protect from any other variant: get vaccinated, wear a mask and avoid crowds.

UK records 101 new cases of Omicron Covid19 variant in last 24 hours UK Health Secretary Agency says a further 101 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK, taking the total to 437 Health Secretary Sajid Javid declares there is now community transmission of Omicron across multiple regions in England. 336 cases in the UK, some not linked to travel overseas. Wear a mask in public indoor spaces and anywhere you can't physically distance. Ensure it fits well. Live an OUTDOORS life where you can for coffee or chat or whatever. Ventilate indoor spaces by opening doors and windows. Test with any symptoms.  Experts say you can protect yourself from the omicron coronavirus variant by doing the same things done to protect from any other variant: get vaccinated, wear a mask and avoid crowds. Reports from South Africa continue to indicate that the omicron variant is having mild effect on people. Fingers crossed this continues to be the case - it could...

Boris Johnson warns Omicron Covid variant is 'more transmissible' than Delta Boris Johnson has told Cabinet members that there are 'early indications' that the Omicron Covid variant is 'more transmissible' than Delta  UK Health Security Agency says a further 90 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK, taking the total to 336. Health Security Sajid Javid declares there is now community transmission of Omicron across multiple regions in England. 336 cases in the UK, some not linked to travel overseas. Wear a mask in public indoor spaces and anywhere you can't physically distance. Ensure it fits well. Live an OUTDOORS life where you can for coffee or chat or whatever. Ventilate indoor spaces by opening doors and windows. Test with any symptoms.  Experts say you can protect yourself from the omicron coronavirus variant by doing the same things done to protect from any other variant: get vaccinated, wear a mask and avoi...

UK reports another 51,459 coronavirus cases and 41 deaths in daily figures  51,459 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK in the latest 24 hour period. 41 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 145,646. The number is lower than yesterday, when 54 new deaths were recorded. COVID-19 global case tally 266,405,882 cases, 5,274,615. deaths and U.S. has the highest death toll with 808,791.  Travellers heading to UK will now have to have Covid test before their departure in effort to limit spread of virus, government says  Health secretary Sajid Javid declares We can now conclude there is community transmission of Omicron in England. Health Secretary Sajid Javid says there are now 336 confirmed cases of the Covid variant in the UK, which includes cases with no links to international travel

Fully vaccinated Princess Beatrix (83), the former Dutch queen, has tested positive for COVID19 The former Queen, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands (age 83) has tested positive for the Coronavirus, after having mild symptoms.  Beatrix had both the vaccine And booster shots. She is self-isolating and people with whom she has had close contact have been notified. 83-year-old Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, the mother of King Willem-Alexander, The former Queen of the Netherlands is in quarantine at Drakensteyn Castle.