coronavirus variant all news related to

First case of new Delta-Omicron hybrid found in Thailand

January 06, 2023

The first case of a new hybrid Covid-19 variant has been found in Thailand, Department of Medical Sciences director-general Dr Supakit Sirilak said on Friday.

Overnight RT-PCR tests may remain mandatory for visitors to Thailand

November 29, 2021

The Public Health Ministry is giving serious thought to keeping real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests mandatory for foreign arrivals to prevent the spread of the new Omicron variant.

Hiring continues to slow down in September as Delta surge disrupts recovery

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2021

The unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage points to 4.8 percent in September, after dropping by 0.2 percentage points in the previous month. The measure was down considerably from its recent high in April 2020, but remained well above the pre-pandemic level of 3.5 percent.

COVID-19 origins tracing "much politicized" to check rise of China: Nepali paper

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

"... some powerful countries have been coming up with misinformation in regard to the origins of the virus. Without even waiting for scientists conclusions, they have politicized the issue and created some sort of negative narrative against China," wrote an article published by Nepal Live Today.

COVID-19 deaths trend up, cases down in U.S. as vaccination remains key to combating variant

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The United States hit a 7-day average of over 2,000 deaths for the first time since March on Sept. 18.

Gazans fear deteriorating health situation amid Delta variant spread

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As the Gaza Strip witnesses an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 infections, the Health Ministry there is seeking to raise the percentage of vaccination in the hope of achieving herd immunity.

U.S. Fed signals tapering could start soon despite Delta variant uncertainty

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

"The Committee would be prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that could impede the attainment of the Committees goals," the Fed said in a statement.

Delta is by far worlds most dominant coronavirus variant, WHO says

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Delta is "by far" the worlds dominant coronavirus variant, a top World Health Organization scientist said Tuesday.

Biden urges unvaccinated Americans to receive shots amid rapid spread of Delta variant

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021

"Today Im calling on more companies in the private sector to step up with vaccine requirements that will reach millions more people," President Joe Biden said.

U.S. Fed moves closer to tapering asset purchases despite Delta variant uncertainty

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2021

"Consumers may pull back from some in-person services amid the spread of the more contagious strain and some may be reluctant to return to work, further delaying the labor market recovery," says the Economics Group of Wells Fargo Securities.

Biden administration expands COVID-19 vaccination requirement to include HHS employees

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021

By aggressively pushing for vaccination while carefully crafting the plans so as to ensure policies are within the purview of its authority, the Biden administration wants to set an example for state and local governments and the private sector, at a time when the highly transmissible Delta variant continues to wreak havoc across the nation.

WHO to test three new drugs for COVID-19 treatment

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021

"Finding more effective and accessible therapeutics for COVID-19 patients remains a critical need, and WHO is proud to lead this global effort," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

All News coronavirus variant In Focus coronavirus variant BreakingNews of coronavirus variant Your Interested Follow Story coronavirus variant