Category: B.1.1.7
Nepal: highest-ever number of new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours at 9,196
Nepal recorded a total of 9,196 new cases of coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours. More...
UK: B.1.617 found in 24% of coronavirus sequences in Bolton, mostly new Delta VOC B.1.617.2
Following a rise in cases in the UK and evidence of community transmission, PHE has reclassified B.1.617.2 as a Variant of Concern (VOC). More...
NEJM “a recombination event between B.1.1.7 and B.1.526” coronavirus variants
Examination of the SARS-CoV-2 sequences revealed that both patients were infected with variant viruses. More...
Nepal: new coronavirus daily case rate still closely tied to India’s outbreak
Nepal’s daily coronavirus case is still closely tracking that of its neighbour India, Nepal may also be in need of assistance with medical supplies and equipment to alleviate suffering within the next 7 days. More...
Sri Lanka: new fast spreading coronavirus strain identified as UK variant B.1.1.7
The coronavirus variant currently spreading in Sri Lanka has been found to be a UK B.1.1.7 variant of the virus. More...
B1427/B1429 are listed as Variants of Concern by the CDC, as Variants of Interest (VOI) by WHO
The World Health Organization lists as B.1.427 and B.1.429 as Variants of Interest. More...
Sri Lanka: new SGTF coronavirus variant appears to have completely displaced B.1.411 within 10 days
Prof. Malavige said that currently, over 95% of the samples from Colombo, Kurunegala and Kalutara give an ‘S drop’, suggesting that these infections are due to this variant [B.1.1.7]. More...
Nepal: rise in coronavirus cases has similar trajectory to India driven by B117 and B1617
Authorities in Nepal are grappling to contain the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases with experts fearing that thousands of people in the Himalayan state have caught the more infectious mutant strains emerging out of India. More...
Cyprus: two-week lockdown imposed to try and reverse a spike in coronavirus infections
A two-week coronavirus lockdown has been introduced in Cyprus from 26th March 2021. More...
UK SAGE: Lab studies suggest that the N501Y spike protein mutation increases binding to rat and mouse ACE2 leading to viral replication
A report issued by the UK government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) found the likelihood that a variant of concern (VOC) that has arisen in humans could infect a rodent and then spread among the animals is high. More...