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More than 30 cases of Omicron coronavirus variant identified in Britain
Britain registered 48,374 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 10,276,007, according to the latest official figures.
More cases of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in Britain
Britain registered 42,583 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 10,146,915, according to official figures released on Monday.
Omicron coronavirus variant found in earlier test samples from November in Netherlands
The Hague, Dec 1 : The Omicron coronavirus variant has been detected in test samples taken in the…
Netherlands reports 13 cases of Omicron coronavirus variant
The Netherlands on Friday suspended flights from southern African countries in an effort to keep out the new and potentially more transmissible variant.
Omicron drives surging Covid-19 cases in Nepal: Health authority
Nepal has been witnessing another wave of infections since the start of the new year, Xinhua news agency reported.
Omicron wave to hit unvaccinated in Europe: WHO Regional Director
The WHO official also urged schools to remain open.
2 to 4 million Israelis to be infected with Covid amid Omicron spread: PM Naftali Bennett
Bennett has led a policy based on keeping the economy open while aggressively promoting vaccination.
Omicron can be more lethal for children than Delta: Experts
The experts said that the symptoms of Omicron in kids are majorly similar to adults like sore throat, mild fever, fatigue, etc.
Omicron not mild, Hospitalising and Killing People: WHO chief
Last week, the highest number of Covid-19 cases were reported so far in the pandemic.
Omicron drives record-high daily Covid-19 infections in US since January
Washington, Dec 28 : The new Omicron variant has driven a winter surge in Covid-19 cases, hospitalisations and…
No ‘Delmicron’ virus yet, time to fight Omicron: Health experts
New Delhi : As the debate rises in India over a new Coronavirus strain being called ‘Delmicron’, leading…
Omicron 3 times more transmissible than Delta, gear up: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 22 : New Covid variant Omicron is three times more transmissible that the Delta variant,…
More than 10,000 new Omicron cases confirmed in UK
Khan said in the past 24 hours London had logged more than 26,000 new infections, the largest number since the coronavirus pandemic began.
UK PM Boris Johnson warns of ‘Omicron Tidal Wave’, sets new booster target
Meanwhile, Health Secretary Sajid Javid on Monday, confirmed that 10 people in England are hospitalised with Omicron, with no deaths confirmed.
Miniature llama antibodies can tackle SARS-CoV-2 variants
New York, Dec 8 : Miniature antibodies called nanobodies, derived from llamas, have demonstrated therapeutic potential in the…
9 of family test positive for Omicron in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Dec 5 : A four-member family, who had come to Jaipur from South Africa, and five of…
What vaccine makers are saying on protection against Omicron variant
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Omicron poses a "very high risk". The global health body said that scientists all over the world are working to understand Omicron, its risks and whether it causes severe disease, and vaccine effectiveness.
Omicron variant symptoms ‘unusual but mild’, says South African doctor
The South African doctor who first sounded the alarm on the Omicron variant of the coronavirus said that its symptoms…
First case of Omicron variant confirmed in Italy
"The genome was sequenced at … Sacco Hospital in Milan from a positive sample taken from an individual coming from Mozambique. The patient and his family contacts are in good health," said the National Institute of Health on Saturday.
South African President warns of 4th wave as Omicron spreads to all provinces
Ramaphosa said the Covid-19 virus, like all viruses, does mutate and form new variants. The likelihood of the emergence of more severe forms of variants is increased significantly where people are not vaccinated.
Covid-19 may never become common seasonal flu: Finnish experts
Before November 2021, when the Omicron variant starts to rise, about 1,200 people had died from Covid-19 in Finland. The country's current coronavirus death toll exceeds 3,000.
France tightens Covid-19 measures but no curfew for New Year’s eve
Paris, Dec 28 : France‘s Prime Minister Jean Castex and Health Minister Olivier Veran announced a series of…
Covid-19 still a global health emergency despite drop in cases, deaths: WHO
According to WHO Director General, the UN health agency is currently following closely a number of Omicron sub-lineages, including BA.2, BA.4 and BA.5, and another recombinant detected, made up of BA.1 and BA.2.
More US states lift mask mandates as Covid-19 infections plummet from pandemic high
Washington, Feb 24 : More US states are moving to lift their mask and vaccine mandates as the…
Daily Covid-19 deaths average 2,600 in US: report
Hospitalisations are down 23 per cent from two weeks ago at 121,600 a day on average, according to the US business news website on Monday.
Will students in Delhi be able to return to pre-Covid routine in 2022?
A study by the Azim Premji Foundation showed that almost 60 per cent of school children in India cannot access online learning opportunities.
Nitin Gadkari tests Covid-19 positive
Gadkari has isolated himself and requested all those who have come in contact with him to isolate themselves and get tested.
Pakistan President Arif Alvi tests positive for Covid for second time
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Pakistan President Arif Alvi said on Thursday that he has tested positive for…
Third wave in Delhi: Doctors advise people to follow Covid norms
Goel said that while so far data on Omicron from South Africa, and the UK shows that it causes mild infections, it is yet to be proven in the country.
Covid to End up as Seasonal Epidemic soon: Experts
The Russian Academy of Sciences President Alexander Sergeyev also stated that the current Covid-19 pandemic will transform into seasonal epidemics starting from 2022, the report said.
Over 40 lakh children get Covid-19 vaccine on first day
Over 51 lakh youngsters had registered on the Co-WIN portal till Monday 8.30 PM after the process started on January 1. An estimated 7.4 crore children are there in this age group.
Delhi sees over 1,700 new Covid cases, infection rate crosses 2%
New Delhi, Dec 31 : Delhi on Friday reported 1,796 fresh Covid cases, the highest single-day count after…
New Year Eve: Subdued celebrations in Connaught Place
New Delhi, Dec 31 : The heart of the national capital — Connaught Place, which generally used to…
Delhi adds 290 Covid cases, highest single say rise since June 10
New Delhi : The national capital on Sunday recorded 290 fresh Covid infections, which is the highest single…
Follow WHO advice, rescind Travel Bans: IATA to govts
New Delhi: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to follow World Health Organisation’s (WHO) advice…
UK records more than 50,000 new Covid cases
The latest figures suggested that one in 60 people in England are estimated to have Covid.
Entry of non-vaccinated people to be banned in Delhi
NEW DELHI : ENTRY OF PEOPLE WITHOUT COVID VACCINATION ARE LIKELY TO BE BANNED IN DELHI AMID NEW…
US mulls tighter Covid-19 mandates amid federal court blockades
New York, Dec 2 : The Joe Biden administration is preparing stricter testing requirements for all travellers entering…
Six Sri Lanka women cricketers test COVID Positive in Zimbabwe
The detection of the Omicron variant in South Africa has prompted some countries to tighten border controls and impose curbs on travel from several southern African countries, including Zimbabwe.