Mexico reports 251 more Covid-19 fatalities; death toll at 295,154
Australia’s medicine regulator approves Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11
Australia’s medicine regulator provisionally approved on Sunday the Pfizer Inc coronavirus vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11, with the health minister saying the rollout could begin from Jan. 10.
After 2 months, India jabs over 1 crore people in a day
The number of Covid vaccine doses administered in a day crossed one crore on Saturday after more than two months, taking the total jabs given so far to over 127.5 crore, amid fears of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
Omicron scare: Stringent quarantine rules in Japan for travellers from India, Romania, Greece, 4 US states
In an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 variant Omicron, Japan will add India, Greece, Romania and four US states under strict quarantine vigilance. Japanese nationals and foreign residents travelling to Japan from India, Greece, Romania and four US states will have to undergo stringent quarantine regulations Sunday onwards, in order to control the spread of the Omicron variant, reported Kyodo news.
Covid: US returnee flees with swab from airport
A 28-year-old man who flew into Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur from the US on Friday created ruckus at the airport Covid test centre and eventually fled with his swab sample. Health department authorities got in touch with him over the phone on Saturday and requested him to come for the test, additional chief medical officer Sahir Pall said.
Covid-19: ‘Night vaccination’ drive in Maoist hotbed so no one misses out
The tribal population of Masandi village, 14 km from Pendhri’s primary health centre (PHC) in Dhanora, Gadchiroli, was surprised when a zilla parishad (ZP) health team arrived in the evening offering to vaccinate them. The village on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border is a known Maoist den.
Chile confirms first case of Omicron variant
Chile said Saturday it had found its first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in a traveler who arrived late last month from Ghana.
France reports 52,624 new Covid cases
More Omicron detected as hospitals in US strain under virus surge
New York announced three more cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus Saturday, bringing the number of state cases linked to the new variant to eight. “The omicron variant is here, and as anticipated we are seeing the beginning of community spread,” state Health Commissioner Mary Bassett said in a news release. Seven of the cases have been found in New York City and one in Suffolk County.
Omicron variant has higher rate of transmissibility but causes mild symptoms: Maharashtra health minister
It’s a wake-up call to be aware that pandemic isn’t over and we are in a very strong position with very high seropositivity and vaccination, and the healthcare system more stable than it was during the 1st or 2nd wave.
Rakesh Mishra, Director, Tata Institute for Genetics & Society
Read: Four Omicron Covid-19 cases in India; Centre sounds caution, states tighten curbs
Will hybrid immunity be effective against Omicron?
Rakesh Mishra, Director of Tata Institute for Genetics & Society says: “So far results indicate yes. Scientific validation happening, people are doing experiments. I think it’ll take about 10-14 days but my feeling is it should be protective.”
“If at all, maybe a little bit less but the vaccine will certainly be helpful to a great degree,” says Rakesh Mishra, Director of Tata Institute for Genetics & Society (TIGS) and former director of CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
Three more passengers who arrived at Mumbai airport from abroad in recent days test positive for Covid-19, total 13: Civic official. (PTI)
TN inoculates 20.98 lakh in 13th mega vaccination drive
Tamil Nadu inoculated 20,98,712 people against COVID-19 in the 13th mega vaccination exercise conducted across the State on Saturday, the Health Department said.A total of 7,50,147 people received the first dose while 13,48,565 received the second dose — 80.44 per cent for the first dose, and 47.46 per cent second dose, a press release said here. (PTI)
Read: Over 116 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India, says govt
Did not violate testing norms, American Airlines says in response to Delhi Govt notice
American Airlines (AA) has responded to Delhi government’s show-cause notice on alleged violation of 2% testing of passengers arriving from ‘not-at-risk’ countries by saying that it “believes (its) flight was in compliance with the latest guidelines”.
India has administered another 1 crore Covid vaccine doses today. With the Har Ghar Dastak campaign in full swing, the world’s Largest vaccination drive is touching new heights under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Mansukh Mandaviya, Union health minister
Read: Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future
Mexico reports 251 more Covid-19 fatalities; death toll at 295,154Australia’s medicine regulator approves Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11Australia’s medicine regulator provisionally approved on Sunday the Pfizer Inc coronavirus vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11, with the health minister saying the rollout could begin from Jan. 10.After 2 months, India jabs over 1 crore people in a dayThe number of Covid vaccine doses administered in a day crossed one crore on Saturday after more than two months, taking the total jabs given so far to over 127.5 crore, amid fears of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.Omicron scare: Stringent quarantine rules in Japan for travellers from India, Romania, Greece, 4 US statesIn an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 variant Omicron, Japan will add India, Greece, Romania and four US states under strict quarantine vigilance. Japanese nationals and foreign residents travelling to Japan from India, Greece, Romania and four US states will have to undergo stringent quarantine regulations Sunday onwards, in order to control the spread of the Omicron variant, reported Kyodo news.Covid: US returnee flees with swab from airportA 28-year-old man who flew into Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur from the US on Friday created ruckus at the airport Covid test centre and eventually fled with his swab sample. Health department authorities got in touch with him over the phone on Saturday and requested him to come for the test, additional chief medical officer Sahir Pall said.Covid-19: ‘Night vaccination’ drive in Maoist hotbed so no one misses outThe tribal population of Masandi village, 14 km from Pendhri’s primary health centre (PHC) in Dhanora, Gadchiroli, was surprised when a zilla parishad (ZP) health team arrived in the evening offering to vaccinate them. The village on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border is a known Maoist den.Chile confirms first case of Omicron variantChile said Saturday it had found its first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in a traveler who arrived late last month from Ghana.France reports 52,624 new Covid casesMore Omicron detected as hospitals in US strain under virus surgeNew York announced three more cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus Saturday, bringing the number of state cases linked to the new variant to eight. “The omicron variant is here, and as anticipated we are seeing the beginning of community spread,” state Health Commissioner Mary Bassett said in a news release. Seven of the cases have been found in New York City and one in Suffolk County.Omicron variant has higher rate of transmissibility but causes mild symptoms: Maharashtra health ministerIt’s a wake-up call to be aware that pandemic isn’t over and we are in a very strong position with very high seropositivity and vaccination, and the healthcare system more stable than it was during the 1st or 2nd wave.Rakesh Mishra, Director, Tata Institute for Genetics & SocietyRead: Four Omicron Covid-19 cases in India; Centre sounds caution, states tighten curbsWill hybrid immunity be effective against Omicron?Rakesh Mishra, Director of Tata Institute for Genetics & Society says: “So far results indicate yes. Scientific validation happening, people are doing experiments. I think it’ll take about 10-14 days but my feeling is it should be protective.””If at all, maybe a little bit less but the vaccine will certainly be helpful to a great degree,” says Rakesh Mishra, Director of Tata Institute for Genetics & Society (TIGS) and former director of CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)Three more passengers who arrived at Mumbai airport from abroad in recent days test positive for Covid-19, total 13: Civic official. (PTI)TN inoculates 20.98 lakh in 13th mega vaccination driveTamil Nadu inoculated 20,98,712 people against COVID-19 in the 13th mega vaccination exercise conducted across the State on Saturday, the Health Department said.A total of 7,50,147 people received the first dose while 13,48,565 received the second dose — 80.44 per cent for the first dose, and 47.46 per cent second dose, a press release said here. (PTI)Read: Over 116 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India, says govtDid not violate testing norms, American Airlines says in response to Delhi Govt noticeAmerican Airlines (AA) has responded to Delhi government’s show-cause notice on alleged violation of 2% testing of passengers arriving from ‘not-at-risk’ countries by saying that it “believes (its) flight was in compliance with the latest guidelines”.India has administered another 1 crore Covid vaccine doses today. With the Har Ghar Dastak campaign in full swing, the world’s Largest vaccination drive is touching new heights under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership.Mansukh Mandaviya, Union health ministerRead: Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future