Covishield, Covaxin effective against 'Indian strain' of coronavirus, study suggests
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High efficacy
According to a top scientist on Tuesday, Covishield and Covaxin are effective against the coronavirus strain found in India and prevent a serious infection.
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Milder symptoms
The study shows that post vaccination, the symptoms of coronavirus are milder. The B.1.617 variant of SARS-CoV2 has been found in India and has brought back the COVID wave with a ferocity.
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Jabs for all
While institutions work towards understanding the vaccine and how it protects against newer strains of the coronavirus, this finding is a positive as India opens the vaccination rollout to everyone above the age of 18 on May 1.
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More data
Another study from Hyderabad has also shown that Covishield protects against the new variant.
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Infections rise
The B.1.617 variant has three new mutations, one of which allows the coronavirus to enter the cells better. It has been found to be prevalent in Maharashtra and Delhi, two major cities that are struggling with rising infections and deaths.