According to British health officials, the Delta coronavirus <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lambda-new-variant-of-covid-19-that-is-affecting-29-countries-392308">variant</a> also known as B.1.617.2 has risen exponentially with over 33,000 cases reported cases last week.

On Thursday Britain recorded over 11,000 COVID-19 cases which was the highest since February. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had pushed back restrictions which was set for June 21 earlier amid a surge in cases.

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The increase in the number of cases come even as Britain has vaccinated at least 60 per cent of their citizen with at least one dose of the vaccine.&nbsp;

The UK government said it needs another four weeks to fully vaccinate more people since unvaccinated people were especially vulnerable, according to a government report.

A study by Imperial College London showed that the virus is spreading rapidly in the younger age group who haven't been vaccinated amid fears of increased hospitalisations.

The research revealed the Delta variant had driven a 50 per cent rise in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moscow-records-highest-single-day-covid-19-cases-euro-2020-fan-zone-closed-392387">infections</a> in England since May and has been doubling every 11 days.

The B.1.617.2 is now the dominant variant in the UK which has led to increased hospitalisations with cases having doubled in several areas in England including Yorkshire and West Midlands

Meanwhile, British health minister Matt Hancock said that vaccination was mandatory for workers in care homes.

Hancock added that the government is contemplating making the move mandatory for National Health Service (NHS) health workers as well in order to protect patients.

The new rule will come into force from October as the government informed that 78 per cent of social care workers have already been vaccinated.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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.

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. On Thursday Britain recorded over 11,000 COVID-19 cases which was the highest since February. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had pushed back restrictions which was set for June 21 earlier amid a surge in cases. Watch: The increase in the number of cases come even as Britain has vaccinated at least 60 per cent of their citizen with at least one dose of the vaccine. The UK government said it needs another four weeks to fully vaccinate more people since unvaccinated people were especially vulnerable, according to a government report. A study by Imperial College London showed that the virus is spreading rapidly in the younger age group who haven't been vaccinated amid fears of increased hospitalisations. The research revealed the Delta variant had driven a 50 per cent rise in infections in England since May and has been doubling every 11 days. The B.1.617.2 is now the dominant variant in the UK which has led to increased hospitalisations with cases having doubled in several areas in England including Yorkshire and West Midlands Meanwhile, British health minister Matt Hancock said that vaccination was mandatory for workers in care homes. Hancock added that the government is contemplating making the move mandatory for National Health Service (NHS) health workers as well in order to protect patients. The new rule will come into force from October as the government informed that 78 per cent of social care workers have already been vaccinated. (With inputs from Agencies)

Coronavirus cases surge in UK as Delta variant worries officials

India has reported a record rise in Wuhan virus deaths.

The new infections have not been falling below the 300,000 mark.&nbsp;

In the last 24 hours, over 340,000 people tested positive, however, the decline in active cases gives some hope.

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It dropped again today, by over 11,000 with close to 20 million people having&nbsp;recovered from the virus so far.

However, India's death count hasn't dropped with more than 4,200 people dying in the last 24 hours which is the highest ever tally that India has reported in a day.

The total deaths since last year has now touched more than 250,000 but these figures may not tell the full picture because the pandemic has reached India's smaller towns and villages and it is still largely unchronicled.

Meanwhile, the double mutant that has been driving India's surge has been found in 49 countries which is now a variant of "global concern".&nbsp;

Researchers at the Cambridge Business School have developed a tracker. They believe India's second wave has peaked with 18 states, showing signs of decline.

It includes major hotpots namely Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Researchers at Cambridge expect the graph to show a fall by May 23&nbsp;but cases could surge in smaller states like Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

They have been reporting a rise in infections. India could soon have a vaccine for children. The government has approved a new trial for Covaxin. It's a&nbsp;Made in India vaccine. It will now be tested on children between two to 18 years of age.

Reports say 525 participants will be enrolled across multiple locations in India for the first phase of trial. After that, the trial will be opened up to a much larger group.

The regulators need to move quickly because the virus is not slowing down.

India has reported a record rise in Wuhan virus deaths. The new infections have not been falling below the 300,000 mark. In the last 24 hours, over 340,000 people tested positive, however, the decline in active cases gives some hope.

India has reported a record rise in Wuhan virus deaths. The new infections have not been falling below the 300,000 mark. In the last 24 hours, over 340,000 people tested positive, however, the decline in active cases gives some hope. Watch: It dropped again today, by over 11,000 with close to 20 million people having recovered from the virus so far. However, India's death count hasn't dropped with more than 4,200 people dying in the last 24 hours which is the highest ever tally that India has reported in a day. The total deaths since last year has now touched more than 250,000 but these figures may not tell the full picture because the pandemic has reached India's smaller towns and villages and it is still largely unchronicled. Meanwhile, the double mutant that has been driving India's surge has been found in 49 countries which is now a variant of "global concern". Researchers at the Cambridge Business School have developed a tracker. They believe India's second wave has peaked with 18 states, showing signs of decline. It includes major hotpots namely Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Researchers at Cambridge expect the graph to show a fall by May 23 but cases could surge in smaller states like Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. They have been reporting a rise in infections. India could soon have a vaccine for children. The government has approved a new trial for Covaxin. It's a Made in India vaccine. It will now be tested on children between two to 18 years of age. Reports say 525 participants will be enrolled across multiple locations in India for the first phase of trial. After that, the trial will be opened up to a much larger group. The regulators need to move quickly because the virus is not slowing down.

Second wave in India: Death toll rises as active cases dip

The virus has been behaving differently and spreading faster. Earlier, the virus spread through droplets in the air through coughing or sneezing but now&nbsp;you can get infected just by speaking to a carrier.

So more people are getting infected and their condition is worsening faster. It gives doctors less time to respond.

There's a&nbsp;South African variant, UK variant, Brazilian variant and the double mutant.

While the extent of their spread remains unclear, experts believe all these variants are in wide circulation in India and they are making the job of India's frontline workers harder.

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These mutations spread far more quickly than before, going by one estimate they can spread from one patient to the next - 20 to 50 per cent more easily. As a result, more people are getting infected. Earlier, a patient could easily isolate at home without putting other family members at risk. Now, entire families are getting infected.

Dr Dodul Mandal, a senior oncologist in Delhi, recently recovered after contracting the virus. Mandal's family was infected as well. Dr Mandal believes the behaviour of the virus has changed.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that patients suffering from a moderate or serious illness suffer from high and persistent fever. Some are developing blood clots, increasing&nbsp;the risk of death.

Beyond a persistent cough and loss of smell and taste, patients are now also complaining of headaches, conjunctivitis, rashes and diarrhoea.

Until last year, experts believed India saw a much milder strain of the virus but the newer variants are beating the immune response of the human body.

Even those who tested positive before and recovered are getting infected again.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) conducted an investigation recently and found that reinfection is rare, but a real possibility. Out of 1,300 individuals which the ICMR assessed, 4.5 per cent were reinfected.

&nbsp;Experts believe these variants infect the cells of the body far more quickly. Patients now need oxygen in less than a week, with cases becoming severe in a matter of a few days, leading to more serious patients, increased hospitalisations and even deaths.

Hospitals are now adopting different protocols instead of sticking to a fixed formula to treat different patients.

2021 was supposed to be the beginning of the end of the pandemic but the virus is fighting back with mutations. And for healthcare workers in India, the task to defeat the virus just got tougher.

The virus has been behaving differently and spreading faster. Earlier, the virus spread through droplets in the air through coughing or sneezing but now you can get infected just by speaking to a carrier.

The virus has been behaving differently and spreading faster. Earlier, the virus spread through droplets in the air through coughing or sneezing but now you can get infected just by speaking to a carrier. So more people are getting infected and their condition is worsening faster. It gives doctors less time to respond. There's a South African variant, UK variant, Brazilian variant and the double mutant. While the extent of their spread remains unclear, experts believe all these variants are in wide circulation in India and they are making the job of India's frontline workers harder. Watch | These mutations spread far more quickly than before, going by one estimate they can spread from one patient to the next - 20 to 50 per cent more easily. As a result, more people are getting infected. Earlier, a patient could easily isolate at home without putting other family members at risk. Now, entire families are getting infected. Dr Dodul Mandal, a senior oncologist in Delhi, recently recovered after contracting the virus. Mandal's family was infected as well. Dr Mandal believes the behaviour of the virus has changed. Anecdotal evidence suggests that patients suffering from a moderate or serious illness suffer from high and persistent fever. Some are developing blood clots, increasing the risk of death. Beyond a persistent cough and loss of smell and taste, patients are now also complaining of headaches, conjunctivitis, rashes and diarrhoea. Until last year, experts believed India saw a much milder strain of the virus but the newer variants are beating the immune response of the human body. Even those who tested positive before and recovered are getting infected again. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) conducted an investigation recently and found that reinfection is rare, but a real possibility. Out of 1,300 individuals which the ICMR assessed, 4.5 per cent were reinfected. Experts believe these variants infect the cells of the body far more quickly. Patients now need oxygen in less than a week, with cases becoming severe in a matter of a few days, leading to more serious patients, increased hospitalisations and even deaths. Hospitals are now adopting different protocols instead of sticking to a fixed formula to treat different patients. 2021 was supposed to be the beginning of the end of the pandemic but the virus is fighting back with mutations. And for healthcare workers in India, the task to defeat the virus just got tougher.

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