New Delhi: The emergence of the XE variant has once again raised concerns about the mutated virus around the world, amid China battling the worst wave of infections since the start of the pandemic, the BA.2 of the Omicron variant. Powered by Subline.
The new recombinant variant, known as the XE variant, is said to be a hybrid strain of two Omicron sub-variants – BA.1 and BA.2.
How is the situation of Kovid in China?
Shanghai on Friday reported a record 21,000 new COVID-19 cases amid strong implementation of COVID testing for the third day in a row. Lockdown measures showed no sign of easing, even as restrictions were imposed in Chinese cities with no infections.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Friday that the US administration is closely monitoring the coronavirus lockdown in Shanghai, which could lead to delays in air cargo.
Beijing intervened after Shanghai’s slice-and-grid approach failed, and insisted that the country stick to the Covid eradication approach, saying it would keep the death rate low and keep its medical system from collapsing. It is necessary to stop.
According to an estimate by Nomura, about 23 Chinese cities have implemented complete or partial lockdowns. The cities are collectively home to an estimated 193 million people and contribute 22 percent of China’s GDP. These include the major manufacturing hub Changchun which has been locked down for 28 days.
The United States on Friday authorized the “voluntary departure” of non-essential personnel from its consulate in Shanghai, new agency AFP reported and suggested that Americans avoid traveling to China as a result of stricter COVID restrictions.
Roughly 1 in 13 people in England had Covid-19 last week, a similar proportion to the previous week, the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Friday. omicronThe news agency Reuters reported that the boom continues. According to the ONS, in Northern Ireland, the estimated rate was 1 in 16.
On the other hand, in Germany, the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, has rejected making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for adults aged 60 or over. As per the IANS report, a common compulsory vaccination for all adults starting at the age of 18 was not up for vote as the proposal was not considered to garner the required majority.
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