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The President will continue to undergo regular check-ups and be monitored for symptoms: Press Secretary
The World Health Organization has classified Pirola as a ‘Variant of Interest’.
The Pirola or BA.2.86 variant is a sub-variant of the Omicron variant.
America. World leaders are coming to India to participate in the G20 summit to be held in New Delhi. In such a situation, the number of patients of the rapidly spreading corona virus is also increasing in many countries of the world. After the outbreak of Kovid-19, now a new variant called Pirola virus (Pirola variant) or BA 2.86 has once again raised the concern of health officials worldwide. In fact, this new variant of Corona is considered more dangerous than all the variants released so far. According to the information Pirola Cases of the variant (Pirola virus) have been reported in countries like Denmark, UK, South Africa, Israel and Switzerland.
Meanwhile, now the President of the United States Joe Biden (Joe Biden’s) wife has tested positive for Covid. But the results are negative. The spokesperson said that the first lady of America Jill Biden (US First Lady Jill Biden) on Monday COVID-19 She was tested positive. But currently they have only mild symptoms.
COVID-19: Corona strikes again in America, 19% cases increase in 7 days, death cases over 21%
President Joe Biden’s wife was tested for the virus after she tested positive, but her results came back negative. White House press secretary Carine Jean-Pierre said the president will continue to be tested regularly and monitored for symptoms. Communications director Elizabeth Alexander said Jill Biden will currently be staying at a Rehoboth Beach house in Delaware.
19% increase in the number of patients admitted to the Covid hospital
Meanwhile, in the US, the number of people admitted to Covid hospitals increased by 19 percent in one week. At the same time, deaths due to Covid have increased by over 21 percent. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 10,000 people have been hospitalized due to Covid in one week, NPR reports.
Some schools, hospitals and businesses have been instructed to wear masks again
Some schools, hospitals and businesses have asked people to wear masks again in view of the rising cases of Covid. CDC Director Mandy Cohen warned that Covid remains a risk for people who have not been vaccinated. The risk is particularly high for individuals who have not been vaccinated. At the same time, those who have not been infected before and those who are older or suffering from health problems, may also be at risk.
Let it be known that the World Health Organization (WHO) has placed Pirola in the category of ‘Variant of Interest’. This range from the WHO means that scientists are constantly monitoring this type. The Pirola or BA.2.86 variant is a sub-variant of the Omicron variant, derived from the XBB variant of the Omicron. On the other hand, talking about its ability to affect people, unlike earlier variants of Corona, the Pirola variant is more dangerous for people who have developed herd immunity after being infected with Covid earlier.
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First published: September 05, 2023, 08:43 IST