Omicron & Delta have a flu friend called florona. Be wary of the fiend, get your annual shot

Nearly two years ago, the coronavirus pandemic started disrupting our lives. In 2021, a catastrophic second wave hit the nation. The damage was irreparable — to lives, livelihood, jobs and the economy. Several lost their loved ones and many developed mental health issues because of the deadly Delta variant. Then came Omicron, a variant that…Continue Reading

WHO says measures used against delta should work for omicron

For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now   For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS   | Updated: Friday, December 3, 2021, 17:51 [IST] Manila, Dec 3: Measures used to counter the delta variant should remain the foundation for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, even in the face of the new omicron version of the virus, World Health Organisation officials…Continue Reading

Delta Variant Still Responsible For 99% Of Covid Cases Globally: WHO

While the world is on high alert due to the new Omicron Covid strain, Delta variant continues to be a major cause of the pandemic contributing to 99 per cent of cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday.Last week, the global health body classified the latest variant B.1.1.529 of SARS-CoV-2 virus, with the…Continue Reading