HEALTH NEWS
Gamma coronavirus variant found in Russia
According to the Interfax news agency, Gamma variant of the novel Coronavirus, first found in Brazil, has been detected in small quantities in Russia.
In the last 24 hours, Russia reported 24,471 new Covid-19 cases and 796 deaths related to coronavirus.
EpiVacCorona, Russia’s second of four vaccines to be registered, was developed by the Vector Institute in Siberia.
“The Delta variant is widespread on the territory of the Russian Federation, with isolated cases of the Gamma variant detected,” Interfax cited the institute as saying.
The institute said the Delta and Gamma variants were categorised as “causing concern” because they spread more easily and can reduce the effectiveness of antibodies.