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A new variant of the COVID-19 virus has been discovered even when the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic reels. A team of  US scientists have discovered coronavirus variant namesly Khosta-2 in Russian bats.
Reports suggest that the virus is capable of infecting humans and has been shown to interact with the ACE2 receptor, which is similar to the entry receptor of SARS-CoV-2.
Indian Council of Medical Research on the other hand has confirmed no Khosta virus cases in the country.Senior scientist at National Institute of Virology Pragya Yadav told ANI that "there are no cases of human infections with Khosta viruses have been reported yet." Though she did not rule out the possibility of Zoonotic spillover of the sarbecoviruses from animals to humans.
The Khosta-1 and Khosta-2  were identified in Russian bats in late 2020, but did not pose a threat to human beings, as per Financial Express report.
The report further suggested that Khosta 1 posed low risk to humans, while its second variation could be troublesome for mankind. "There is in fact a potent risk of Khosta 2 recombining with a second virus-like SARS-CoV-2.
Meanwhile, India has expressed assertiveness over repearedness to deal with such viral pathogens. "We will be able o handle public health emergency on reemergence of any viral pathogen in India," Yadav told ANI

Khosta-2: all you need to know about the new coronavirus variant

The report further suggested that Khosta 1 posed low risk to humans, while its second variation could be troublesome for mankind.

The report further suggested that Khosta 1 posed low risk to humans, while its second variation could be troublesome for mankind.

A new variant of the COVID-19 virus has been discovered even when the threat of COVID-19 pandemic reels. A team of &nbsp;US scientists have discovered coronavirus variant namely Khosta-2 in Russian bats.
Reports suggest that the virus is capable of infecting humans and has been shown to interact with the ACE2 receptor, which is similar to the entry receptor of SARS-CoV-2.
 Indian Council of Medical Research on the other hand has confirmed no Khosta virus cases in the country.
Senior scientist at National Institute of Virology Pragya Yadav told ANI that "there are no cases of human infections with Khosta viruses have been reported yet." Though she did not rule out the possibility of Zoonotic spillover of the sarbecoviruses from animals to humans.
The Khosta-1 and Khosta-2 &nbsp;were identified in Russian bats in late 2020, but did not pose a threat to human beings, as per Financial Express report.
The report further suggested that Khosta 1 posed low risk to humans, while its second variation could be troublesome for mankind. "There is in fact a potent risk of Khosta 2 recombining with a second virus-like SARS-CoV-2.
Meanwhile, India has expressed assertiveness over prepearedness to deal with such viral pathogens. "We will be able o handle public health emergency on reemergence of any viral pathogen in India," Yadav told ANI.&nbsp;
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Since the 'Omicron' variant of Covid-19 has been sequenced recently, it has caused turmoil across the world. Many world leaders and bureaucrats are keeping a close watch in order to avoid the repeat of devastation caused by the coronavirus.
Amidst these concerns, renowned medical experts' statements are giving rise to concerns and stress upon the immediate need to take proper precautions.
Dr Anthony Fauci, U.S. President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, said Covid-19’s Omicron variant may well already have arrived in the U.S.
Appearing on a TV show, Fauci said, “I would not be surprised if it is already present in U.S. We have not detected it yet, but when a virus shows this degree of transmissibility, it is almost invariably likely to go essentially all over”.
Meanwhile, as per a report by NDTV, WHO's Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said that it might well be a wake-up call for Covid appropriate behaviour in India with a special emphasis on India.
"This variant could be more transmissible than Delta, though one can't say anything authoritatively yet. We need a science-based strategy to battle 'Omicron'," Swaminathan said.
Stressing on the need to be careful and keep using masks, she said, "masks have been called "vaccines in your pocket" and have been found to be highly effective."Fully vaccinating all adults, closely monitoring any unusual uptick in cases are some other suggestions made by the WHO scientist.
India witnessed a deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic earlier this year which tested the  limits of the medical infrastucture in the country.

Experts' description of 'Omicron' variant raises concern

As variant worries rise this what top experts from Fauci to Dr Soumya Swaminathan are saying about the Omicron. 

Experts: Omicron variant poses to be highly transmissible
Many countries are fretting to curb the spread of the new variant
Experts: New variant expected to be known better&nbsp;in coming days

Renowned medical experts are stressing upon the immediate need to take proper precautions amid concerns over 'Omicron' variant

Since the 'Omicron' variant of Covid-19 has been sequenced recently, it has caused fresh fears across the globe. From travel restrictions to vaccine pushes, world leaders are stepping on the pedal to avoid a deadly wave.&nbsp;
Amidst these concerns, renowned medical experts' statements are giving rise to concerns and stress upon the immediate need to take proper precautions.
Dr Anthony Fauci, U.S. President Joe Biden&rsquo;s chief medical adviser, said Covid-19&rsquo;s Omicron variant may well already have arrived in the U.S.
Appearing on a TV show, Fauci said, &ldquo;I would not be surprised if it is already present in U.S. We have not detected it yet, but when a virus shows this degree of transmissibility, it is almost invariably likely to go essentially all over&rdquo;.
Meanwhile, as per a report by NDTV, WHO's Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said that it might well be a wake-up call for Covid appropriate behaviour with a special emphasis on India.
"This variant could be more transmissible than Delta, though one can't say anything authoritatively yet. We need a science-based strategy to battle 'Omicron'," Swaminathan said.
Stressing on the need to be careful and keep using masks, she said, "masks have been called "vaccines in your pocket" and have been found to be highly effective."
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/61-covid-cases-on-south-africa-flight-dutch-authorities-check-for-omicron-variant-1638072432907" target="_blank">61 covid cases on South Africa flight, Dutch authorities check for omicron variant&nbsp;</a> Fully vaccinating all adults, closely monitoring any unusual uptick in cases are some other suggestions made by the WHO chief scientist.
In India the reassurance comes from the fact that nearly&nbsp;80% of the eligible population has had at least one dose of the vaccine against Covid-19.

A total of 61 people who arrived in the Netherlands on two flights from South Africa on Friday have tested positive for the coronavirus and were in isolation on Saturday, a local health authority spokesperson has said.
Further tests are now underway to establish if any of the infected travellers have the new highly transmissible variant of Covid 19 that was first identified in South Africa earlier this week.
Two planes arrived in the Netherlands from Johannesburg and Cape Town shortly after the Dutch government, along with other nations around the world, on Friday imposed a ban on flights from southern African nations following discovery of the new omicron variant.
The Kennermerland local health authority, which is responsible for the testing and isolation operation, said in an update Saturday that the people who tested positive must quarantine for seven days if they have symptoms and five days if they are symptom free.
The 539 travelers who tested negative were allowed to return home or continue their journeys to other countries.
Under government regulations, those who live in the Netherlands and are allowed to return home must self-isolate for at least five days.
 

61 covid cases on South Africa flight, Dutch authorities check for omicron variant 

Variant worries; Dutch face health authorities said  the new 'Omicron' strain of Covid-19 was "probably" among some of the 61 passengers who tested positive after arriving on two flights from South Africa.

Variant worries; 61 covid cases on two flights from South Africa 

61 passengers tested&nbsp;positive&nbsp;for Covid-19 in Netherlands arriving&nbsp;from South Africa
Further tests underway to establish if 'Omicron' variant present
'Omicron' is a newly detected variant, poses to be highly transmissible

Netherlands: The National Institute for Public Health said the 'Omicron' variant was "probably found in a number of people" who were found infected with coronavirus.

A total of 61 people who arrived in the Netherlands on two flights from South Africa on Friday have tested positive for the coronavirus and were in isolation on Saturday, a local health authority spokesperson has said.
Further tests are now underway to establish if any of the infected travellers have the new highly transmissible variant of Covid&nbsp;19 that was first identified in South Africa earlier this week.
Two planes arrived in the Netherlands from Johannesburg and Cape Town shortly after the Dutch government, along with other nations around the world, on Friday imposed a ban on flights from southern African nations following discovery of the new omicron variant.
The Kennermerland local health authority, which is responsible for the testing and isolation operation, said in an update Saturday that the people who tested positive must quarantine for seven days if they have symptoms and five days if they are symptom free.
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The 539 travelers who tested negative were allowed to return home or continue their journeys to other countries.
Under government regulations, those who live in the Netherlands and are allowed to return home must self-isolate for at least five days.
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State governments of Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra have stepped up Covid-19 precautionary measures amid a rise in cases and worries over new strain 'Omicron'. Maharashtra that was worst affected by the first and second wave of the pandemic has said that over and above the norms prescribed by the central govt, all domestic travellers into the state shall either be fully vaccinated or carry an RT-PCR test valid for 72 hours.Karnataka is stepping up its precaution as well as the BJP led government in the states said that screening of international passengers at the airports will be intensified and RT-PCR tests will now be mandatory for visitors from Maharashtra and Kerala.As per reports two South African passengers who arrived in Bengaluru on November 20 tested positive for the coronavirus. The samples of both of them were sent for genome sequencing which confirmed they are infected by Delta Variant. Karnataka has requested the Centre to allow the state to administer the booster dose of vaccine to prevent the third wave, informed the minister.

Variant scare pushes Karnataka & Maharashtra to issue new rules for travellers 

Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat - issue fresh coronavirus guidelines as precautionary measures as Omicron worries rise across the globe

Omicron worries rise, travel guidelines issued by states

https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/uk-detects-first-two-cases-of-new-the-covid-19-variant-1638033234719
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// State governments step up safety measures amid worries of 'Omicron'&nbsp;
//Maha: domestic travellers either fully vaccinated or RT-PCR&nbsp;test valid for 72 hours
//K'taka: screening for int'l&nbsp;passengers, mandatory RT-PCR&nbsp;for Maha, Kerala&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;
//B'lore: 2 South African passengers test positive, Delta variant confirmed
//K'taka: asks Centre to allow booster shot administration to prevent third wave&nbsp;
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Two South African passengers who arrived in Bengaluru on November 20 tested positive for the coronavirus.&nbsp;

State governments of&nbsp;Karnataka,&nbsp;Gujarat and&nbsp;Maharashtra&nbsp;have stepped up Covid-19 precautionary measures amid a rise in cases and worries over new strain '<a href="https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/uk-detects-first-two-cases-of-new-the-covid-19-variant-1638033234719">Omicron'</a>.&nbsp; Maharashtra&nbsp;that was worst affected by the first and second wave of the pandemic has said that over and above the norms prescribed by the central govt, all domestic travellers into the state shall either be fully vaccinated or carry an RT-PCR test valid for 72 hours. Karnataka&nbsp;is stepping up its precaution as well as the&nbsp;BJP led government in the states said that screening of international passengers at the airports will be intensified and RT-PCR tests will now be mandatory for visitors from Maharashtra and Kerala. As per reports <a href="https://www.editorji.com/coronavirus/being-punished-for-detecting-new-covid-19-variant-says-south-africa-1638031220330">two South African passengers</a> who arrived in Bengaluru on November 20 tested positive for the coronavirus. The samples of both of them were sent for genome sequencing which confirmed they are infected by Delta Variant.&nbsp; Karnataka has requested the Centre to allow the state to administer the booster dose of vaccine to prevent the third wave, informed the minister.

Watch our special series as Editorji investigates deeper into India's fight against Covid. We bring to you a range of special interviews with experts who will help us find answers to questions like-Where are we in fight against Covid? Can India evade a third wave? How effective are the vaccines proving? Watch a series of special discussions on #NewsGuru. Today Vikram Chandra speaks with Prof. K&nbsp;Srinath&nbsp;Reddy&nbsp;of Public Health Foundation of India.

Can India evade a third Covid wave?

News Guru with Prof. Srinath Reddy| Can India evade a third Covid wave?

Watch our special series as Editorji investigates deeper into India's fight against Covid. We bring to you a range of special interviews with experts who will help us find answers to questions like-Where are we in fight against Covid? Can India evade a third wave? How effective are the vaccines proving? Watch a series of special discussions on #NewsGuru. Today Vikram Chandra speaks with Prof. K&nbsp;Srinath&nbsp;Reddy&nbsp;of Public Health Foundation of India.

How much do we know about Covid vaccines?&nbsp;What is latest information on the pandemic?

Two cases of Kappa variant of Covid-19 have been detected in Uttar Pradesh. Authorities have not divulged information in regard to which districts have the variant in order to not spread fear among the people.
The variant was found through genome sequencing at King George&rsquo;s medical college. Out of 109 samples, 107 were found to be of Delta plus variant while Kappa was found in 2.
UP authorities say that both variants are not new for the state and there is nothing to worry about.
At present, the daily positivity rate in the state is 0.04 per cent.

2 cases of Kappa variant found in UP, authorities say nothing to worry about 

//2 cases of Kappa variant of Covid-19 detected in Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh //Authorities not naming affected districts to not spread fear&nbsp; //107 Delta plus variant &amp; 2 Kappa variant found through genome sequencing&nbsp; //Authorities say nothing to worry about, both variants not new for the state //Daily positivity rate in Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh is 0.04% at present&nbsp;

2 cases of Covid-19's Kappa variant have been found through genome sequencing in Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh. Authorities have refused to name the affected districts in order to curb fear.&nbsp;

Two cases of Kappa variant of Covid-19 have been detected in Uttar Pradesh. Authorities have not divulged information with respect to which districts have the variant in order to not spread fear among the people.
The variant was found through genome sequencing at King George&rsquo;s medical college. Out of 109 samples, 107 were found to be of Delta plus variant while Kappa was found in 2.
UP authorities say that both variants are not new for the state and there is nothing to worry about.
At present, the daily positivity rate in the state is 0.04 per cent.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the Delta, a highly transmissible Covid-19 variant first identified in India, as a "variant of concern."
The CDC said the Delta variant shows increased transmissibility, potential reduction in neutralisation by some monoclonal antibody treatments. It also shows potential reduction in neutralization from sera after vaccination in lab tests.
A particular Covid-19 variant is only dubbed 'variant of concern' when scientists believe that coronavirus strain is shows increased transmissibility and a chance to cause more severe disease.
Vaccines, treatments, and tests that detect the virus may also be less effective against a variant of concern.
The Delta variant, which was dubbed a 'variant of concern' by the WHO on May 10, accounts for around 9.9% of all Covid-19 cases in the United States, the CDC estimates.

Covid-19 Delta strain classified as 'variant of concern' by US CDC

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the Delta, a highly transmissible Covid-19 variant first identified in India, as a "variant of concern."

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the Delta, a highly transmissible Covid-19 variant first identified in India, as a "variant of concern."
The CDC said the Delta variant shows increased transmissibility, potential reduction in neutralisation by some monoclonal antibody treatments. It also shows potential reduction in neutralization from sera after vaccination in lab tests.
A particular Covid-19 variant is only dubbed 'variant of concern' when scientists believe that coronavirus strain is shows increased transmissibility and a chance to cause more severe disease.
Vaccines, treatments, and tests that detect the virus may also be less effective against a variant of concern.
The Delta variant, which was dubbed a 'variant of concern' by the WHO on May 10, accounts for around 9.9% of all Covid-19 cases in the United States, the CDC estimates.

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