India has already reported several cases of covid related deadly variants from U.K., South Africa and Brazil.

@msdivkar (23359)

India

February 16, 2021 6:59am CST

India has already reported several cases of covid related variants most feared for it being more dangerous and contagious. There are 187 cases of UK variant, 4 cases of South Africa variant and 1 case of Brazil variant as per the information from Indian Council Of Medical Research. We only wish they are well isolated otherwise it will not take time to get this pandemic out of control. At the moment it is well in control. After several days of increase, the cases have started dropping again. 9039 new cases were reported yesterday taking the total count to 10.92 million and 81 deaths were reported taking the total count to 156 thousands. This is quite appreciable considering the cases rise exorbitantly else where in the world. Meanwhile India has completed vaccination of 8.74 million up to yesterday. Still long way to go to achieve targeted number of 300 million. How is covid situation in your country?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Feb 21

Still large numbers here.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

17 Feb 21

Yes I know but they are much less than the peak of over 200 thousands per day.

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@TheHorse (220127)

• Walnut Creek, California

19 Feb 21

We have a way to go, but I think things are moving in the right direction.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Feb 21

@TheHorse Agreed.

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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)

• Pamplona, Spain

17 Feb 21

Those variations are here also they are not saying how much though. Stay safe and well.

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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)

• Pamplona, Spain

17 Feb 21

@msdivkar Thank you too. We are never sure what has improved as it varies from the morning to the night and so at the moment we are living in the present not really able to plan anything for sure. Its always conflicting news almost all of the time.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

18 Feb 21

@lovinangelsinstead21 Staying home as far as possible is the safest way to tackle this pandemic.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

17 Feb 21

Thank you. Hope your situation has improved.

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@allen0187 (58582)

• Philippines

16 Feb 21

It is getting worse. The government is still clueless how to handle this epidemic.

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@allen0187 (58582)

• Philippines

17 Feb 21

@msdivkar I don't appreciate what the government is doing because honestly, they haven't done any.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

18 Feb 21

@allen0187 You know about your home situation much better than I do.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

17 Feb 21

The best equipped medical facilities of rich countries have miserably failed in tackling this pandemic. We should therefore appreciate what third world countries have done in that respect.

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@ptrikha_2 (47064)

• India

16 Feb 21

So far the official records indicate less number of such variants and well monitored. The problem could worsen in case of some cases going undetected.

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@ptrikha_2 (47064)

• India

18 Feb 21

@msdivkar Yes and one cannot rule out undetected entries in India.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

17 Feb 21

That is the fear. The recent news is the people from South Africa and Brazil route their entry to India through gulf countries. That is very dangerous.

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@TheHorse (220127)

• Walnut Creek, California

19 Feb 21

@msdivkar Through Gulf countries? Do you know why that is?

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@rakski (125891)

• Philippines

17 Feb 21

I heard we also have the UK variant.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

17 Feb 21

Hope they are well isolated and treated.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

18 Feb 21

@rakski Thank you.

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@rakski (125891)

• Philippines

17 Feb 21

@msdivkar hoping for that too

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

17 Feb 21

We have the UK variant here plus 6 more! Our numbers have been dropping.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

18 Feb 21

Yes I understand. I hope the situation in your country improves. It is much better at the moment than what it was.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

20 Feb 21

@DianneN Pleased to note that the situation is improving in your country too.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

19 Feb 21

@msdivkar Thank you. It is dropping in my state little by little.

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@popciclecold (39475)

• United States

16 Feb 21

I am glad that they are at least kerping track, hope it soon ends.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

17 Feb 21

Yes we all wish so.

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@May2k8 (18391)

• Indonesia

17 Feb 21

Here the cases it has started to drop, because many people have complied with health protocols.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

18 Feb 21

That is a good news. This virus has to be eradicated from this world altogether.

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@prinzcy (32305)

• Malaysia

17 Feb 21

Cases also starting to drop here. Hope it will continue to go down.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

17 Feb 21

Yes I wish so. Most of Asian countries are not affected by second wave which is seen in Europe and other western countries. Hope it dos not come in future.

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@TheHorse (220127)

• Walnut Creek, California

19 Feb 21

More and more people are getting the vaccination.I think they just put teachers on the list, so I should be able to get one soon.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

20 Feb 21

So good to be a teacher sometimes.

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@JudyEv (341824)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Feb 21

The situation is good here really but the variants are a huge worry. I hope they are able to keep those people well isolated from others.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

17 Feb 21

That is the need of the hour. I too hope they succeed in isolating them otherwise all good work done would be spoiled.

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Nelumbo Nucifera

• Indonesia

16 Feb 21

The total number of cases also has dropped here. I hope this pandemic will be over soon.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

16 Feb 21

It appears this pandemic is on downward trend all over. Hope it does not resurface.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

17 Feb 21

@keiziee Yes I will try my best. Thank you.

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Nelumbo Nucifera

• Indonesia

16 Feb 21

@msdivkar Stay safe.

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@macayada (1497)

• Cavite City, Philippines

16 Feb 21

We also have the UK variant here, the number is less than 30 but the government is closely monitoring.

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

16 Feb 21

Good that your government is closely monitoring those cases otherwise it will not take long before they spread uncontrollably.

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@TheHorse (220127)

• Walnut Creek, California

19 Feb 21

Have you also heard that the vaccines should be effective against all variants?

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

20 Feb 21

@TheHorse Sad news is that one of the vaccine used here is not that effective against South Africa variant.

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@itsangel (114)

• Medan, Indonesia

17 Feb 21

In Indonesia there have been a lot of Covid cases lately, but the government is still trying various efforts so that the cases don't increase Btw, always wear a mask, everyone

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@msdivkar (23359)

• India

17 Feb 21

That is appreciable. Most of the Asian countries have tackled this pandemic better that their European counterparts. Hope this good effort will be continued.

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