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Top Indian virologist quits government panel after airing differences
Shahid Jameel, chair of the scientific advisory group of the forum known as INSACOG, declined to give a reason for his resignation.
Mon May 17 2021
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India's COVID deaths cross quarter million mark, no sign of peak
India's COVID-19 deaths swelled by 4,205, while daily infections rose by 348,421, with the overall tally of cases surging past 23 million.
Wed May 12 2021
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Scientists say India government ignored warnings amid coronavirus surge
Despite the warning, four of the scientists said the federal government did not seek to impose major restrictions to curb the virus spread.
Mon May 03 2021
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Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response'
Scientists are studying what led to the current surge in cases in India and particularly whether the variant called B.1.617, is to blame.
Mon May 03 2021
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Explainer: What we know about the Indian variant as coronavirus sweeps South Asia
Scientists study what led to an unexpected surge, and whether a variant of the novel coronavirus first detected in India is to blame.
Fri Apr 30 2021