What are variants? We asked Divya Shah, Epidemics Research Lead, to explain how variants happen, what they mean for treatments and vaccines—including for COVID-19—and how we can prevent them. What are mutations, variants and strains? Although the terms viral mutants, variants and strains are often used interchangeably, they generally hold different meanings. To spread, a […]
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Signs of hope in Germany, France but virus strains hospitals
The surge of new coronavirus cases appears to be slowing in Germany and France, generating hopes that the two European heavyweights are beginning to regain control over the pandemic. But authorities said Thursday that hospitals are crowded and are likely to face further strain in the coming weeks. Countries across Europe have implemented lockdown measures […]
Alijaz Skorjanec health: ‘I had to pull out of the show’ strictly star on his injury
Alijaz Skorjanec, 29, is a name many people will associate with Strictly Come Dancing. This only scratches the surface of his career, however. He is a 19-time Slovenian champion in Ballroom, Latin and Ten Dance. A couple of months back, the performer faced an altogether different challenge when he sustained a crippling injury while on […]