Israel reported its highest daily infection rate in three months as it scrambles to contain the spread of the new delta variant. However, the number of severe COVID cases in Israel remains low.

Israel struggles to contain the spread of Delta variant

USA top coronavirus expert Dr Anthony Fauci said on Thursday (local time) said that vaccines that have been authorised by the US are effective against the Delta variant of coronavirus.

US-authorised vaccines protect against Delta variant, says Dr Fauci

According to the European Medicines Agency, two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine appear to provide protection against the rapidly spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus. The upbeat assessment came as the World Health Organization warned that the coronavirus variant first spotted in India could fuel a new wave of cases in Europe.

EMA: Double doses of COVID-19 vaccine seem to protect against Delta variant

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had received two vaccine shots against COVID-19 in March and April after previously declining to disclose which vaccine he had taken.

Putin received Russia-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, produced by Bharat Biotech, is highly efficient in neutralising both Alpha and Delta strains of coronavirus, according to the US National Institute of Health (NIH).

COVID-19: US NIH says Covaxin very effective against Delta variant

It's Deja Vu all over again. Lockdowns, restrictions and masks are back around the world. There is a surge in Wuhan virus cases and deaths and they are being linked to the Delta variant.

Gravitas: Lockdowns are back around the World

AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford on Sunday began new trials to test a modified vaccine against the Beta variant, which first emerged in South Africa. The 'booster' vaccine's trial will involve around 2,250 participants from Britain, South Africa, Brazil and Poland.

AstraZeneca tests booster jab against Covid variant

Over 70 per cent of coronavirus cases in the Lisbon area are from the more contagious Delta variant, which is quickly spreading to other parts of the country, a report said late on Friday, as authorities scramble to stop a worrying rise in infections.

Delta variant 'spreading rapidly' from Lisbon to rest of Portugal

According to the latest data by Public Health England, Delta variant cases rise by 46% in past week. Over 35,204 cases of the Delta variant were recorded in a single week.

United Kingdom: Over 35,204 Delta variant cases detected in a week

As Israel deals with a surge in cases caused by the Delta variant, health officials have suggested that up to half of new cases could be among the vaccinated. Fully vaccinated people who come into contact with the Delta variant will be quarantined, according to Chezy Levy, the director-general of Israel's health ministry.

COVID-19: Delta variant is infecting vaccinated people, says Israel

American surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy has warned that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is significantly more transmissible and dangerous. Reported in over 85 countries, the variant which now makes up for 90 per cent of all new cases causes a more severe illness as compared to other variants.

US Surgeon General warns against Delta Variant, says it's more transmissible

Looking at the current trends, it is expected that the Delta variant will become the dominant lineage, warns the World Health Organization. As per the COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update released on June 22 by the WHO, the variant Alpha has been reported in 170 countries, territories or areas, Beta in 119 countries, Gamma in 71 countries and Delta in 85 countries.

Delta variant reported in 85 countries globally, expected to become dominant lineage, warns WHO

More than 19 million balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and Union territories, the Union health ministry said on Thursday.

More than 19 million unutilised Covid vaccine doses available with states, UTs: Union Health Ministry

Five persons have so far been found infected with the 'Delta Plus' variant of coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh and one of them has died, state Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang said on Thursday.

Five cases of COVID-19 'Delta Plus' variant in Madhya Pradesh; 1 dead

The extremely contagious Delta variant is the fastest and fittest coronavirus strain yet, and it will “pick off” the most vulnerable people, especially in areas with low COVID-19 immunisation rates, according to World Health Organization officials.

Delta is the fastest COVID-19 variant and will pick off the most vulnerable: WHO

As the world struggles with the Delta variant, the virus has mutated again. At least 9 countries have now detected the "Delta plus" variant, with India reporting around 30 cases of the new mutation. Palki Sharma tells you why this variant has sparked concerns.

Gravitas | Delta Plus variant: The new worry for the world

Amid reopening among several countries in Europe, Chancellor Angela Merkel told Parliament that EU states should quarantine UK arrivals as it is being done in Germany.

Europe health agency warns Delta variant rise; Portugal fears fourth wave

US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is the "greatest threat" to eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fauci calls Delta variant 'greatest threat' to eradicating COVID-19 pandemic

According to the Genome sequencing results of the lions which tested COVID-19 positive at the Chennai Zoo, four samples have been identified as "Delta" variants of the virus.

Chennai Zoo Lions infected with Delta variant of COVID-19, reveals genome sequencing

The United Kingdom registered 11,007 new daily coronavirus infections on Thursday, surpassing 10,000 for the first time since late February, due to the rise of the Delta variant.

COVID-19 infections rising exponentially in England, doubling every 11 days

According to British health officials, the Delta coronavirus variant also known as B.1.617.2 has risen exponentially with over 33,000 cases reported cases last week.

Coronavirus cases surge in UK as Delta variant worries officials

Mayor of Russian capital Moscow said on Thursday that new variants of coronavirus were suspected of causing jump in the number of cases. "It's most likely we are facing new, more aggressive variants which spread more quickly," said mayor Sergei Sobyanin during a video conference with government officials battling the pandemic.

Moscow mayor says new variant is behind Covid spike

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to extend coronavirus restrictions in England as he said the nation needs to "wait just a little longer". Watch: England was set to remove all coronavirus restrictions on June 21, however, the Delta variant has become the dominant strain in recent weeks worrying health officials.

UK PM Johnson extends lockdown in England

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's hopes of ending England's coronavirus lockdown on June 21 hung in the balance on Friday as data showed a further rise in cases of the rapidly spreading Delta variant.

England's COVID re-opening in doubt as Delta variant spreads

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