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A new study finds waning Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine protection against symptomatic infection in Brazilian and Scottish teens starting 27 days after the second dose amid the Delta and Omicron variant waves, but protection against severe illness was still strong at 98 days in Brazil.

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COVID-19 Scan for Mar 25, 2022

The highly transmissible Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants caused triple and 10 times the rate of COVID-19 infections in pregnant women compared with other strains, with most cases among unvaccinated mothers and their newborns, finds a prospective study yesterday in JAMA.University of Texas researchers studied the outcomes of pregnant

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Study: Third COVID mRNA vaccine dose needed against Omicron

mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing adult hospitalizations from the Alpha, Delta, and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants, but three doses are needed to reach the same efficacy against Omicron as two doses offer against the first two strains, suggests an observational test-negative study yesterday in BMJ.

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COVID-19: MLHU adds 4 deaths, 190 cases over long weekend, LHSC caring for 64 COVID inpatients

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported four deaths and 190 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases from Saturday through to Tuesday, though case counts are considered an under-estimate due to testing restrictions and widespread transmission.London Health Sciences Centre, meanwhile, is caring for 64 inpatients with COVID-19, nine of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 64 COVID-19 inpatients, with nine inpatients in adult critical care. Last Tuesday, LHSC was caring for 79 COVID inpatients with 17 adults in the ICU. Of the 64, there were seven patients in Children’s Hospital, with five or fewer in pediatric critical care.

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Studies highlight benefits of COVID vaccine booster, longer dose spacing

Two reports yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine detail the effects of the COVID-19 vaccine booster on Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant antibody levels, one finding that concentrations were 20 times higher after a third Moderna vaccine dose than after the primary series, and the other showing the benefits of longer intervals between doses.

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Truckers opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates launch convoy from B.C. to Ottawa

Dozens of big rigs gathered in Delta before rolling out, and will be joined by groups from Vancouver Island and communities in the B.C. Interior as they make their way east.

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B.C. reports first case of new strain of COVID-19 Delta variant AY 4.2

British Columbia has reported the first case of a new strain of the COVID-19 Delta variant.

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Subtype of COVID-19 Delta variant spreading in Western Canada: health officials

COVID-19 variant is becoming predominant in Saskatchewan and is spreading throughout Western Canada, but health officials say it is not considered a variant of concern.The AY.25.1 subtype likely originated in the mid-western United States where it mutated, said Dr. Jessica Minion, a Saskatchewan Health Authority medical microbiologist who presented the information to a health authority meeting last week.

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COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows

The Lancet Infectious Diseases" journal Friday.Researchers studied 621 symptomatic COVID-19 patients from September 2020 to September 2021. The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.

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COVID-19 Scan for Oct 15, 2021

A 17-study literature review looking at vaccine effectiveness (VE) during the Delta (B1617.2) variant shows a pooled VE of 90.9% versus hospitalization with a 75.7% and 63.1% VE against symptomatic and asymptomatic infection, respectively.The results, published yesterday in Eurosurveillance, were b

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Covid-19 delta infections trigger political side effects in Asia

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COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Protecting children who aren’t old enough to get vaccinated

WASHINGTON - COVID-19 cases have increased in the United States over the last several weeks as the Delta variant -- the most contagious coronavirus mutant so far in the pandemic -- rapidly spreads across the country.COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT SYMPTOMS: WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT TO LOOK FORThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible?The United States is reporting more than one new case every second, Biden has extended the eviction ban as a result, Alexandria has introduced a mask mandate in schools and more regarding the Delta variant with Dr.

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Delta Corp Goa casinos to remain closed as state extends covid curfew

Goa will remain closed as the state government has extended the covid-induced restrictions till July 26.

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Delta COVID-19 variant now dominant worldwide, detected in 100 countries: Fauci

The Delta COVID-19 variant is now the dominant variant worldwide, accompanied by a surge of deaths around the U.S. almost entirely among unvaccinated people, top infectious disease expert Dr.

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US: Delta variant makes up more than half of Covid-19 cases, says CDC

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Johnson & Johnson says its COVID-19 vaccine strong against Delta variant in new study

Johnson & Johnson said late Thursday that its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine showed strong promise against the Delta variant and other emerging strains and also provided durable protection against the infection more broadly.Data showed that the durability of immune response for recipients of its vaccine lasted at least eight months, the healthcare company said, adding that its vaccine was 85% effective and could also help prevent hospitalization and death.First identified in India, Delta is becoming the globally dominant variant of the coronavirus, according to the World Health Organization.“Current data for the eight months studied so far shows that the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine generates a strong neutralizing antibody

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Covaxin effectively neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of Covid: Top American health research institute

Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, effectively neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of coronavirus, the US' National Institute of Health has said.

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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine seems to protect against Delta variant: study

COVID-19 vaccine produced neutralizing antibodies against emerging variants, including the Delta variant first identified in India, in a lab study, the drugmaker said on Tuesday.The study was conducted on blood serum from eight participants obtained one week after they received the second dose of the vaccine in an early-stage trial.

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Could the Delta variant bring on a fourth wave this fall?

Infectious diseases physician Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down the top COVID-19 headlines including the likelihood of seeing a rise in Delta variant infections in Canada.

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How Delta plus is different from other Covid-19 variants, top expert explains

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'Vaccination plus masks' WHO official says vaccines not enough with Delta Covid variant

Vaccination along with safety measures are necessary when it comes to fighting the Delta Plus coronavirus variant, said a World Health Organization (WHO) representative, as reported by news agency ANI.

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Youth in Ontario Delta variant hot spots can move up 2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses

Ontario youth between the ages of 12 to 17 who live in designated hot spots for the Delta COVID-19 variant can book accelerated second vaccine dose appointments today.Health units covering Durham, Halton, Hamilton, Peel, Porcupine, Simcoe-Muskoka, Toronto, Waterloo, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph and York are considered hot spots for the more transmissible variant.That demographic will have the option to re-book their second doses as of 8 a.m. today, through the provincial booking portal, pharmacies or their local health unit.

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Delta Covid-19 variant is 'most transmissible', lack of vaccines worsening situation: WHO

Covid-19 delta variant, first seen in India, is “the most transmissible of the variants identified so far," and warned it is now spreading in at least 85 countries.

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Missouri leads nation in new COVID-19 infections

Missouri now has the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections, due to a combination of rising Delta variant (B1617.2) activity and one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

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Pfizer says COVID vaccine highly effective against Delta variant

Jerusalem: The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is highly effective against the Delta variant of COVID-19, a Pfizer official in Israel said on Thursday.

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What scientists know about new ‘Delta Plus’ variant of concern

Scientists have identified another COVID-19 variant of concern, called Delta Plus. So how dangerous or contagious is this mutation, which is related to the Delta variant? Redmond Shannon reports.

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ECDC warns of extensive Delta COVID-19 variant spread this summer

In a risk assessment today, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) estimated that the Delta (B1617.2) variant will make up 90% of SARS-CoV-2 viruses in Europe by the end of August.

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‘Delta Plus:’ India state health minister orders close monitoring of COVID-19 variant mutation

The health minister in India’s Maharashtra state has ordered staff to “closely monitor” cases of a COVID-19 variant they have identified locally as the “Delta Plus.”

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Delta Covid-19 variant greatest threat to US pandemic response: Anthony Fauci

Delta variant contributed to a severe outbreak of COVID-19 in India during April and May that overwhelmed health services in the country and killed hundreds of thousands. Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.

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Delta variant 'greatest threat' to US' COVID-19 efforts: Anthony Fauci

Delta variant of the coronavirus is the "greatest threat" to America’s attempt to eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic, White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr Anthony Fauci has warned.

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Delta COVID variant seen spreading in undervaccinated US counties

delta variant, which has prompted concern worldwide as it leads to new surges of Covid-19 across the globe, is spreading in undervaccinated pockets of the U.S.

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Delta Covid-19 variant likely to become dominant in US, CDC director says

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Delta COVID-19 variant, low vaccination rates raise concerns of resurgence in U.S.

Lagging COVID-19 vaccination rates, coupled with the highly-contagious Delta variant, are raising concerns that the U.S. may see a spike of new cases in the south.

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COVID-19: Simcoe Muskoka identified as Delta variant hotspot, 2nd vaccine doses accelerated

COVID-19 Delta variant hotspots on Thursday and announced the administration of second vaccine doses will be accelerated as a result.As of June 23 at 8 a.m., those who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine and live in a Delta hotspot will be eligible to rebook their second dose at a shortened interval. Ontario adds 3 regions to list of COVID-19 Delta hot spots, accelerates 2nd dose vaccine bookings As of Thursday, 18 people in Simcoe Muskoka have tested positive for the Delta COVID-19 variant.

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New 'Delta Plus' variant of Covid-19 detected, submitted to global data system: Govt

Delta plus' or 'AY.1' variant. Speaking about the new strain, the Centre said an additional mutation of this variant, known as Delta Plus, has been detected and submitted to a global data system."It has been seen in Europe since March and was brought into the public domain on 13 June," Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog, said on Tuesday.Dr Paul further said that the 'Delta plus' variant of Covid-19 is a variant of interest and has not yet been classified as a variant of concern."As per data available in the public domain, this variant nullifies the use of a monoclonal antibody.

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U.K. delays reopening plans as cases of Delta variant surge

The United Kingdom will be staying in lockdown longer than expected as cases of the Delta COVID-19 variant surge among young, unvaccinated people.

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2 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines more effective than AstraZeneca against Delta variant, data says

Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine are more effective against the Delta COVID-19 variant than two doses of the AstraZeneca shot, preliminary observational data suggests.A research letter, published by the Lancet on Monday, looked at 19,543 COVID-19 cases and 377 hospitalizations among 5.4 million people, including 7,723 cases and 134 hospitalizations in patients with the Delta variant, who tended to be younger and more affluent.According to the data, a “strong vaccine effect” didn’t take hold until 28 days after receiving a second dose.Fourteen days after receiving a second dose, researchers found that Pfizer was 92 per cent effective against the Alpha variant first identified in the U.K.

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Delta COVID-19 variant cases are rising, prompting caution on reopening plans

COVID-19 pandemic.“I’m hoping people see that we’re doing things responsibly but it’s still going to be a lot of fun,” Steve McDonough, president and chairman of the Stampede board, told Global News.The parade won’t be downtown this year, and the event will reflect all current public health guidance, he said, but the Stampede will go ahead. Doctors’ group concerned about Calgary Stampede, major corporate partner won’t take part Other provinces are cautiously reopening too, allowing outdoor dining, some shopping and other limited gatherings.

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Despite acceleration of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses in Delta hot spots, AstraZenica won’t see shorter interval

COVID-19 vaccines for people in Delta variant hot spots but health authorities said on Thursday they would not shorten the 12-week dosage interval for those who initially received an Oxford-AstraZeneca jab.Starting Monday, residents in seven designated areas who received first inoculations on or before May 9 can now book an appointment for an earlier second shot.“To further stop the spread of COVID-19 and support Delta hot spots, we are further expanding booking eligibility for an accelerated dose in select regions across the province,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said Thursday.The strategy is focused on Toronto, Peel, Halton, Porcupine, Waterloo, York and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph.

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Delta COVID-19 variant could dominate in Ontario, vaccinating high-risk areas key to avoid 4th wave: data

COVID-19 cases and test positivity have noticeably dropped in recent days, the province’s latest modelling data suggests the Delta variant could be the dominant strain over the summer and vaccinating high-risk communities will be key to avoiding a fourth wave of the virus.“These drops in cases and other indicators should continue to decline for at least 10 days and potentially for the summer. As vaccination continues, it will be important to monitor carefully for new variants and to continue assessing for signs of breakthrough infections, those are infections in people who have already vaccinated, and serious infections that result in hospitalization or other negative outcomes,” Dr.

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COVID-19 Delta variant spreads inside Calgary hospital; 16 cases linked to 2 outbreaks

first identified in India has now spread inside a Calgary hospital. Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta: WHO officially names COVID-19 variants of concern Four units are currently under outbreak status at Foothills Medical Centre, two of which have outbreaks with Delta cases.“As of June 7, 2021, AHS has identified 16 cases of the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant in patients on two units at Foothills Medical Centre,” according to an Alberta Health Services email statement on Monday.“Management and caregivers on the affected units have been instructed to exercise extra vigilance with respect to PPE and fit-for-work screening.”An investigation is now underway to figure out the source of the outbreaks and how the virus spread.

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Mass COVID-19 testing sites conducted in China following Delta COVID-19 variant outbreak

BEIJING - Video posted on social media shows a mass COVID-19 testing site in the southern Chinese province of Guangzhou on June 7 after positive cases of the so-called delta variant, which originally appeared in India, were detected. This footage was captured by Twitter user @p_ilou in Shenzhen.Guangzhou, Guangdong’s capital of over 15 million people, has reported 96 of the last 100 cases confirmed in Guangdong, according to reports, with Shenzhen reporting just one.

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Health experts: More testing, second doses needed for Canada to stay ahead of Delta COVID-19 variant

Canada is seeing more COVID-19 cases linked to the Delta variant, first identified in India. As Abigail Bimman explains, that’s fuelling urgency to administer more tests, and to get the second vaccine dose into the arms of Canadians.

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WHO labels Covid variant first spotted in India as 'Delta' variant

@WHO announces new, easy-to-say labels for #SARSCoV2 Variants of Concern (VOCs) & Interest (VOIs)They will not replace existing scientific names, but are aimed to help in public discussion of VOI/VOCRead more here (will be live soon):https://t.co/VNvjJn8Xcv#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/L9YOfxmKW7Under the new scheme, B.1.1.7, the variant first identified in Britain, will be known as Alpha and B.1.351, the variant first spotted in South Africa, will be Beta.

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COVID-19 forces Old Stone Mill National Historic Site to close for summer

The Old Stone Mill National Historic Site in Delta, Ont., north of Kingston, won’t be opening this summer season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.It’s the only surviving pre-1812 stone grist mill in Ontario.“It was a decision that was difficult to make and we were saddened by the necessity of making that decision,” said Liz Priebe, who is on the board of directors of the Delta Mill Society, the non-profit organization of volunteers that operates the landmark.“We can’t manage the protocols, the sanitation protocols through-out the building on the interior.

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Multiple airlines stop serving alcohol, food on planes in response to COVID-19 pandemic

As part of continued efforts to maintain traveler safety, multiple airlines have reduced the food and offerings during flights. If you are traveling in the near future, here is what food and beverage options you can expect to be served on each airline:DeltaStarting July 2, Delta will begin to reserve complimentary beer and wine for its First Class and Delta Comfort+ customers on flights that are more than 500 miles.

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