JN.1, the newest variant of COVID-19, is highly transmissible, says MoHP The infection rate of the newest sub-variant of Coronavirus, JN.1, is increasing in Nepal. Kathmandu 09 Jan, 2024
What is the new COVID-19 variant BA.2, and will it cause another wave of infections in the US? Some scientists have called BA.2 a “stealth” variant because, unlike the BA.1 variant, it lacks a particular genetic signature that distinguishes it from the delta variant. World 22 Mar, 2022
Ominous shadow on tourism The Omicron, the latest variant of COVID-19, is casting an ominous shadow on the international tourism industry. It will be a long time before tourism returns to its former self. Blogs 10 Dec, 2021
Omicron, delta variants combine for decision-making headache Greeks who are over age 60 and refuse coronavirus vaccinations will be hit with monthly fines of more than one-quarter of their pensions — a get-tough policy that could prove risky for the country's politicians. World 02 Dec, 2021
China study warns of 'colossal' COVID outbreak if it opens up like U.S., France China could face more than 630,000 COVID-19 infections a day if it dropped its zero-tolerance policies by lifting travel curbs, according to a study by Peking University mathematicians. World 28 Nov, 2021
COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries on Saturday, just days after being identified in South Africa, leaving governments around the world scrambling to stop the spread. World 28 Nov, 2021
'Stay alert for new COVID variant' In the wake of the new COVID-19 variant reported lately in South Africa, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to remain cautious and follow the health protocols. Nepal 28 Nov, 2021
EXPLAINER: What is this new COVID variant in South Africa? South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country's most populous province. It's unclear where the new variant first emerged, but scientists in South Africa first alerted the World Health Organization and it has now been seen in travelers to Belgium, Botswana, Hong Kong and Israel. World 27 Nov, 2021
WHO meeting on Friday to designate new variant B.1.1.529 The World Health Organization is convening an experts' meeting from Geneva at midday (1100 GMT) on Friday to assess the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 amid growing concern, a spokesperson said. Health 26 Nov, 2021
SAfrica detects new COVID-19 variant, implications not yet clear South African scientists have detected a new COVID-19 variant in small numbers and are working to understand its potential implications, they said on Thursday. COVID-19 26 Nov, 2021
Vietnam detects hybrid of Indian and UK COVID-19 variants Vietnam detects hybrid of Indian and UK COVID-19 variants World 30 May, 2021
Provisions issued to check spread of new COVID variants The government has issued ‘Order Regarding Health Safety and Quarantine for Passengers Coming to Nepal from Abroad, 2021’ for quarantine, health safety and medical test of passengers who travel to Nepal from countries where new variants of COVID-19 have been reported. Nepal 26 Feb, 2021
