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The Latest: India’s virus variant expected to dominate UK
World
May 16, 2021
The Latest: India’s virus variant expected to dominate UK
LONDON — Britain’s health minister says a fast-spreading coronavirus variant first identified in India is likely to become the dominant…
India ‘on war footing’ as coronavirus infections pass 24 mln
World
May 15, 2021
India ‘on war footing’ as coronavirus infections pass 24 mln
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sounded the alarm over the rapid spread of COVID-19 through India’s vast countryside on Friday, as…
Russia records first cases of Indian COVID variant – Kommersant
World
May 13, 2021
Russia records first cases of Indian COVID variant – Kommersant
Russia has recorded its first cases of the variant of COVID-19 first found in India, Kommersant newspaper reported on Thursday,…
Scientists race to study variants in India as cases explode
World
May 12, 2021
Scientists race to study variants in India as cases explode
NEW DELHI (AP) — A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the…
India’s seven-day COVID average at new high, WHO issues warning on strain
World
May 11, 2021
India’s seven-day COVID average at new high, WHO issues warning on strain
India’s coronavirus crisis showed scant sign of easing on Tuesday, with a seven-day average of new cases at a record…
In India’s northeast there’s fear of a virus surge to come
World
May 10, 2021
In India’s northeast there’s fear of a virus surge to come
GAUHATI, India (AP) — With experts saying the coronavirus is likely spreading in India’s northeastern state of Assam faster than…
As cases grow, India’s vaccination campaign falters
World
May 9, 2021
As cases grow, India’s vaccination campaign falters
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Since India opened vaccinations to all adults this month, hoping to tame a disastrous coronavirus surge…
Long-haul carrier Emirates to ship aid for free into India
Middle East
May 9, 2021
Long-haul carrier Emirates to ship aid for free into India
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s long-haul carrier Emirates will begin shipping aid from the World Health Organization and…
India buys 300,000 doses of Remdesivir from Egypt
Egypt
May 8, 2021
India buys 300,000 doses of Remdesivir from Egypt
India has bought 300,000 doses of the Remdesivir drug from Egypt’s Eva Pharma company for drugs and medical supplies, as…
India’s surge hits southern states, prompts more lockdowns
World
May 8, 2021
India’s surge hits southern states, prompts more lockdowns
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Two southern states in India became the latest to declare lockdowns, as coronavirus cases surge at…