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Covid-19 news archive: June and July 2021

22 July 2021

This is an archive of the New Scientist daily covid-19 news update with updates in June and July 2021. See updates from May 2021, March 2021, February 2021, January 2021, November/December 2020, and March to November 2020.


Delta variant doubles risk of covid-19 hospitalisations, study shows

Delta variant doubles risk of covid-19 hospitalisations, study shows

14 June 2021

Models predicting a possible huge third wave of covid-19 cases and evidence that the delta variant of coronavirus increases hospitalisation risk are behind the decision to delay easing of lockdown in England


The world is struggling to contain the delta variant of coronavirus

The world is struggling to contain the delta variant of coronavirus

1 June 2021

The highly transmissible coronavirus variant formerly known as B.1.617.2 has already become the dominant one in the UK, France, Japan and elsewhere


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Coronavirus: WHO announces Greek alphabet naming scheme for variants

1 June 2021

Remembering which coronavirus variant is which just became simpler – the World Health Organization has announced a scheme for naming variants based on the Greek alphabet


How effective are the different vaccines against covid-19 variants?

How effective are the different vaccines against covid-19 variants?

26 May 2021

Several vaccines are less effective at preventing symptomatic infections by new variants, which is concerning because any degree of escape at this point could prevent countries from achieving herd immunity


Covid-19 news archive: May 2021

Covid-19 news archive: May 2021

25 May 2021

This is an archive of the New Scientist daily covid-19 news update with updates in May 2021. See updates from March 2021, February 2021, January 2021, November/December 2020, and March to November 2020.


We must share vaccines globally in our fight against covid-19

We must share vaccines globally in our fight against covid-19

19 May 2021

Vaccinating everyone around the world is the best way to reduce the risk of further coronavirus variants emerging and bringing this pandemic to an end


Covid-19 booster shots: Will we need them and how would they work?

Covid-19 booster shots: Will we need them and how would they work?

12 May 2021

The UK and Israel are already considering booster vaccine programmes and are buying up doses, but topping up on covid-19 vaccines isn't as straightforward as it sounds


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Indian coronavirus variant in the UK seems to be more transmissible

10 May 2021

A form of SARS-CoV-2 called B.1.617.2, which was designated a “variant of concern” by health authorities in England, appears to be at least as transmissible as B.1.1.7, the “Kent variant” that now dominates in the UK - but doesn't seem more dangerous


India's plight could be repeated elsewhere if rising cases are ignored

India's plight could be repeated elsewhere if rising cases are ignored

5 May 2021

What is happening in India could occur elsewhere if rising case numbers are ignored


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