The sudden spike in the number of Covid cases in India is driven by an increased spread of Omicron variant in the country, which may have already started the third wave, experts said on Monday.Most states and large cities in India have observed a sharp increase in Covid cases, which was not noticed even during…Continue Reading
Omicron spreading among over-50s, UK minister saysThe Omicron variant of Covid-19 is spreading among over-50s, but data do not suggest further restrictions are needed because of the high uptake of booster jabs by older people, British Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said on Monday.Omicron common viral fever, but exercising caution important: AdityanathUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi…Continue Reading
India reported 123 Omicron cases on Sunday (AFP)NEW DELHI: India reported 123 Omicron cases on Sunday, the lowest in the last five days. India’s cumulative Omicron tally, after adding old unaccounted cases, stood at 1,711. Maharashtra recorded 50 fresh cases, taking the state’s total to 510. Of the total cases, 328 are from Mumbai alone,…Continue Reading
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Assam reports 150 fresh Covid cases, 102 discharges, and one death todaySchool colleges closed in entire HaryanaTelangana Govt prohibits rallies, public meetings, and mass gatherings of all types; to strictly enforce fine of Rs 1,000 for not wearing of mask in public spacesHaryana Govt closes cinema halls, sports complexes, swimming pools, and entertainment parks in…Continue Reading
India has logged 161 fresh Omicron cases, taking their tally in the country to 1,431, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.The 1,431 cases of the new variant of the coronavirus have been detected across 23 states and union territories so far, and 488 of these have either recovered or migrated. Maharashtra has…Continue Reading
BENGALURU: Karnataka on Friday saw 23 Omicron cases, taking the state’s total to 66. Of the new Omicron patients, 19 had international travel history — seven each came from the US and African nations, three from West Asia and two from Europe. The rest four had no travel history, but one of them was a…Continue Reading
The Omicron variant of coronavirus is largely resistant to antibodies from people who recover from COVID-19 infection, and those vaccinated with two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, according to a study.The research, published in the journal Cell, also shows that several antibodies used to treat COVID-19 will be ineffective against Omicron.However, a third dose of…Continue Reading
The new variant of coronavirus, Omicron, has begun to take its toll on India as first case of death related to it seems to have been detected in the state of Maharashtra. The victim, who is a 52-year-old man, had died of a heart attack on Tuesday at Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s Yashwantrao Chavan…Continue Reading