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Beware! Third wave fear still persists


The discovery of AY.4.2 or Delta Plus, a highly transmissible sub-variant of the Delta strain in China, Russia, UK, seems that another wave of Covid on the way. 

The fast-spreading Delta variant seems to have broken through China's Covid defences as the country battles its worst outbreak since the virus first emerged there in 2019.  

Even though India has crossed the 100 crore vaccination mark, the looming fear and danger of the coronavirus pandemic is still present, especially now since Covid cases in several countries are resurging again. 

WHO has blamed the rise on the easing of Covid restrictions and also cautioned about the rise in Covid cases during the impending winter.

But the cause of concern is huge crowds without any precautions. If Covid protocols are not followed, it can still hit back in the form of third wave.


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No tricks will sway voters this time

AIRES RODRIGUES, Ribandar
Published Nov 1, 2021, 12:53 AM IST
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With Goa gearing up for the ensuing Assembly elections nothing can save the current ruling BJP from a resounding defeat.As a political gimmick every last minute trick will be played to desperately eyewash the voters. But Goans will not forgive or forget the pain and anguish they have had to endure over the last five years.Rampant corruption and bad governance galore has been the order of the day while the public have had even in the raging pandemic to demonstrate and agitate…

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