Get to know about Vaccines vs: Ferocious COVID-19 Indian Variant

Vaccines vs: Ferocious COVID-19 Indian Variant  Viruses develop variants as a regular part of their life cycle, and world scientists have been trying to stay ahead of the many COVID-19 variants that have shown up. The most recent alert has come from the B.1.617 variant that has rapidly spread throughout India. Medical specialists believe that this variant may cause the sudden surge of COVID-19 infections in the country, resulting in daily case numbers to explode. The concern has been so great that some areas in the U.K. have stepped up their vaccine recommendations to anyone 16 years or older. Pandemics are a global worry, and addressing whether the current vaccines can efficiently deal with B.1.617 has been the subject of a flurry of studies. Read More Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.

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Hello Emirates, travel is still a challenge for most of the world right now, but that doesn't mean you can't look forward to exciting adventures ahead. You can find inspiration across our network, with beach getaways, outdoor adventures, city exploration and cultural discoveries for you to choose from. If you've been thinking of travelling to Dubai, it's the perfect time to plan your trip. You can expect something for every type of traveller in our home city. And with Expo 2020 Dubai happening from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, you have even more to look forward to. Spread across 182 days of cutting‑edge technology, arts and culture, you can witness the most inventive ideas, inspiring architecture, and experience the world's greatest show, with over 190 countries and cultures coming together. For your essential trips, you can book with confidence knowing that you have flexible ticket options available should your travel plans change.

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The Problem of Disposable COVID-19 Masks and their Contribution to Pollution Adopting disposable face masks as part of our fight against COVID-19 has created a new and dangerous problem of face mask pollution. Almost all varieties of single-use face masks contain polypropylene plastics, and they are showing up on streets, beaches, parks, and bodies of water. When this plastic starts to break down, it becomes smaller pieces that can take 450 years to decompose, and the detrimental effect is already being seen in the oceans of the world. Read More Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.