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What is the Delta variant of coronavirus with K417N mutation?

What is the Delta variant of coronavirus with K417N mutation?

  • Some scientists worry that the mutation, coupled with other existing features of the Delta variant, could make it more transmissible
By Reuters ·
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan slams ‘virus death’ trolls

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan slams ‘virus death’ trolls

By AFP ·
Chinese researchers warn of new virus in pigs with human pandemic risk

Chinese researchers warn of new virus in pigs with human pandemic risk

By Reuters ·
In Britain, virus hits ethnic minorities hardest

In Britain, virus hits ethnic minorities hardest

By AFP ·
Italy cancels Venice Carnival in bid to halt spread of virus

Italy cancels Venice Carnival in bid to halt spread of virus

By AP ·
UK virus ‘super-spreader’ says he has recovered

UK virus ‘super-spreader’ says he has recovered

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Coronavirus: Wearing a face mask ‘not sufficient’ to avoid infection

Coronavirus: Wearing a face mask ‘not sufficient’ to avoid infection

By Jumana Khamis ·
Residents of China’s coronavirus-hit Wuhan call for support

Residents of China’s coronavirus-hit Wuhan call for support

By AFP ·
Update Coronavirus prompts temperature checks, extra cleaning at airports photos

Coronavirus prompts temperature checks, extra cleaning at airports

By AP ·
As virus spreads to more Chinese cities, WHO calls emergency meeting

As virus spreads to more Chinese cities, WHO calls emergency meeting

By Reuters ·
WhatsApp discovers spyware that infects mobile phones with a call alone

WhatsApp discovers spyware that infects mobile phones with a call alone

By AP ·
Filipino paramedic dies of MERS in UAE

Filipino paramedic dies of MERS in UAE

By Agence France Presse ·

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Irish boxer injures ankle celebrating win, out of Olympics
Irish boxer injures ankle celebrating win, out of Olympics
Lebanese patients’ deaths due to medicine shortages ‘will become common’
Importers of medicine and medical supplies in Lebanon requires BDL ‘to pay all outstanding payments for import companies.’ (Supplied)
Unvaccinated people rush to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia
Unvaccinated people rush to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia
US presses Tunisia’s president for swift return to democratic path
US presses Tunisia’s president for swift return to democratic path
British-Nigerian photographer gaining popularity in the Saudi art scene for her black and white photographs of KSA
Monochromatic photographs add a timeless quality to an image. With the help of social media, Saudi Arabia is in the spotlight as outsiders finally look in. (Supplied)

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