The B.1.617 virus variant, first identified in India last year, has been classified as a ‘variant of concern’ at the global level by the World Health Organisation. COVID-19 vaccines that are available in the United States are effective against the deadly variant that was first detected in India, top U.S. health officials said on Tuesday. The B.1.617 virus variant, first identified in India last year, has been classified as a ‘variant of concern’ at the global level by the World Health Organisation. “So, in summary, this is just another example of the scientific data accruing, literally over the last few days, indicating another very strong reason why we should be getting vaccinated,” Dr. Fauci said. And we should not feel that this can’t happen here,” Mr. Slavitt said in response to a question.

Source: The Hindu May 19, 2021 02:27 UTC