Two rare Omicron types reclassified as COVID variants of concern in UK

Moderna Says New Booster Shows 'Superior' Omicron Response

Moderna Says New Booster , Shows 'Superior' Omicron Response. NPR reports Moderna claims its most recent vaccine candidate has shown a "superior neutralizing antibody response" when compared to its first vaccine. It is "bivalent," engineered to target two different antigens. Per NPR, Moderna intends to make its newest booster available in fall 2022. We are submitting our preliminary data and analysis to regulators with the hope that the Omicron-containing bivalent booster will be available in the late summer. , Stéphane Bancel, Moderna CEO, via statement. Due to a higher antibody response, Moderna believes its newest vaccine will offer protection that is "more durable over time" against Omicron. Due to a higher antibody response, Moderna believes its newest vaccine will offer protection that is "more durable over time" against Omicron. Moderna officials think their new vaccine could potentially offer protection for one year. As new variants continuously arise, Moderna officials hope the new bivalent vaccine can counter the more contagious strains taking hold in the United States. As new variants continuously arise, Moderna officials hope the new bivalent vaccine can counter the more contagious strains taking hold in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), two new subvariants of Omicron, BA.4 and BA.5, are spreading quickly across the country. Experts say another wave of coronavirus is bound to occur next winter as cold weather drives citizens back indoors

India detects the cases of Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5, first detected in Tamil Nadu

The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) confirmed on Sunday that the first cases of Omicron's sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 of the coronavirus have been detected in the country. the first case was reported in Tamil Nadu and the other cases have been detected in Telangana. #OmicronSubvariant #CasesInIndia #Live

Covid-19 update: India logs 2,364 new cases and 10 deaths in last 24 hours | Oneindia News

According to the Union Health ministry's data, India added 2,364 Covid cases and 10 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours. #CovidIndia #Covid19 #CovidCases #CoronaDeaths India, XE variant, Omicron, New Covid cases, Active cases, Daily new cases, Covid fatalities, Delta plus variant, Corona second wave, Corona third wave, Corona recovery rate, Weekly positivity rate, Covid tests done, Coronavirus case count, India, Covid vaccination drive, Omicron alert, Covid guidelines.

Long COVID Can Affect Children and Infants, Study Shows

Long COVID Can Affect Children, and Infants, Study Shows. Long COVID Can Affect Children, and Infants, Study Shows. The study was published on June 22 in the journal 'The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.'. The research included 44,000 children in Denmark ages zero to 14. Long COVID can cause symptoms such as headaches, mood swings and exhaustion. The study found those who had tested positive for COVID-19 were more likely to have long-term symptoms not present before testing positive. Researchers found common symptoms vary by age. . Mood swings, rashes and stomach aches were most common in children ages 3 and younger. Children ages 4 to 11 were prone to experience problems with concentration and memory. 12- to 14-year-olds most notably experienced mood swings and fatigue. Our findings align with previous studies of long COVID and adolescents showing that although the chances of children experiencing long COVID is low... , Selina Kikkenborg Berg, study co-author, via CNN. ... especially compared to the control group, it must be recognized and treated seriously. , Selina Kikkenborg Berg, study co-author, via CNN

Covid-19 update: India logs 17,336 new cases and 13 deaths in last 24 hours | Oneindia News *news

According to the Union Health ministry's data, India added 17,336 Covid cases and 13 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours. #CovidIndia #Covid19 #CovidCases #CoronaDeaths