India Says New 'Delta Plus' Coronavirus Variant May Be More Transmissible
India has detected over 40 cases of a new coronavirus variant called "Delta Plus," which may be more transmissible and resistant to COVID-19 treatments.
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She Owes Her Big Environmental Prize To Goats Eating Plastic Bags
The demise of the bag-consuming herbivores led Gloria Majiga-Kamoto to push for Malawi to enact a promised ban on single-use thin plastic. Her activism has won her a 2021 Goldman Environmental Prize.
The Homesick EMTs Of Manila Say A Patient's Smile Makes It All Worthwhile
Their workload has doubled. They don't go home when their shifts end lest they infect family members. But they say it's worth the sacrifices to lend a hand in the fight against COVID-19.
Iranians Are Frustrated By How Long It Is Taking To Get Vaccinated
Official figures show that Iran has had about 3 million COVID-19 cases out of a population of 85 million. Iranians believe in vaccines but getting them has been frustrating and slow.
Fauci Warns Dangerous Delta Variant Is The Greatest Threat To U.S. COVID Efforts
More contagious than other variants, and maybe more likely to cause severe disease, Delta is spreading so fast in the U.S. it could cause another surge this summer or fall, according to new research.
Opinion: Vaccine Hesitancy In The U.S. Is A Peculiar Privilege
That's Dr. Junaid Nabi's perspective as an immigrant when he hear Americans say they're going to "watch and wait" — while his family and colleagues abroad are desperate for a COVID-19 vaccine.
India Hits Lowest Daily COVID-19 Tally In 3 Months
India confirmed its lowest daily coronavirus tally Monday in nearly three months, as it ramps up vaccinations and makes them free for all adults.
In The Philippines, Keeping Non-Coronavirus Patients Out Of Hospitals May Be Crucial
As the pandemic continues to ravage the Philippines, a medical emergency response team in the Metro Manila area is working to keep as many non-coronavirus patients out of the hospitals as possible.
Tokyo Olympics Will Open Its Doors To A Small Fan Base — COVID Permitting
Up to 10,000 domestic fans will be allowed at events, or 50% of the venue's capacity, whichever is less, Olympics organizers said Monday.
Europe Watches With Worry As The Delta Variant Spreads Fast In The U.K. And Lisbon
Cases remain low in Spain, Germany and France, but health ministers there say the fast spread of the delta coronavirus strain elsewhere shows a serious threat.