According to Pfizer vaccines, the variant-specific analysis showed that the vaccine is effective against all variants, including the delta variant
South Australia with a population of 1.8 million, has imposed a seven-day lockdown from July 20.
Delta Plus variant being reported in certain districts of Kerala was the reason behind the action
Covaxin generates antibodies that effectively neutralise the B.1.1.7 (Alpha) and B.1.617 (Delta) variants of SARS-CoV-2.
If we do not follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, we would be hit by the third wave before we can fully recover from the second one: Uddhav Thackeray
Pfizer vaccine offered 92% protection against the Alpha variant and 79% against the Delta strain two weeks after the second dose.
WHO's Dr Hans Kluge said the variant also known as the delta variant, has shown signs of being able to evade some vaccines
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock was "absolutely open" to delaying the final lifting of England's Covid lockdown on June 21 if necessary