British Data Indicates Low Hospitalization Rate for Omicron

December 23, 2021 Health Comments Off on British Data Indicates Low Hospitalization Rate for Omicron

Two studies from Britain were published on Wednesday on the new Omicron Covid-19 variant. The studies showed that Covid infections with the Omicron are less likely to result in hospitalization compared to the Delta variant. Experts cautiously welcomed the preliminary studies, one from Scotland another from England. Nonetheless, they stressed that the new strain’s heightened infectiousness could still negate an ...

Indian Covid-19 Variant Found In Kampala – UVRI

April 29, 2021 Uganda news Comments Off on Indian Covid-19 Variant Found In Kampala – UVRI

The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) says it has discovered the Indian Covid-19 variant in Kampala. The Ministry of Health said travelers returning from India returned with the variant also referred to as B. 1 .617. It is said the travelers felt unwell after returning home so they decided to go for a checkup which revealed that they were infected ...

Two U.S. States Confirm Cases Of Virus Variant First Registered In U.K

December 31, 2020 Health Comments Off on Two U.S. States Confirm Cases Of Virus Variant First Registered In U.K

Two states in North America, Colorado, and California, have confirmed cases of a highly contagious Covid-19 variant first detected in the United Kingdom. Officials reported on Wednesday that the strain was found in a San Diego patient. This was hours after Colorado officials confirmed their case. ‘’I am not surprised that you have a case, and likely more cases in ...