Reports claim the Omicron variant XE has been found in Gujarat, however, it hasn’t been confirmed. Earlier, reports claimed the XE variant was found in Mumbai however the government denied the presence of Omicron’s XE recombinant variant. Mumbai’s civic authorities had claimed earlier that they had found one case of Omicron’s new sub-variant XE. A…Continue Reading
BA.2 sub-variant or Stealth Omicron is affecting the stomach rather than the lungs, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhoea…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
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
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
Virus delays UN nuclear treaty meeting, possibly till AugustA coronavirus surge has upended plans to hold a major nuclear treaty conference at the United Nations, with participants agreeing Thursday to postpone the meeting just days before its scheduled start.Read: Covid – India cases up 27% in a day, rise 2.6 times in just 3 daysCovid-19…Continue Reading
The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country reached 143 crore on Tuesday, the Union health ministry said.More than 57 lakh (57,76,358) vaccine doses have been administered till 7 pm.Punjab bans entry of not fully vaccinated people from Jan 15 in public places.#COVID19 | Punjab bans entry of not fully vaccinated people…Continue Reading
After tormenting numerous countries around the world, Omicron seems to be making its presence felt in India. Till now, 422 cases of the new variant of coronavirus have been registered in India. These cases have come in 17 states and union territories so far. Around 130 of these patients have already recovered, as per…Continue Reading
At a time when the world is facing the new variant ‘Omicron’ of COVID-19, the administration in Jammu and Kashmir has sprung into action. The administration has chalked out new rules and regulations for the international travellers coming to Kashmir Valley. All those people who are either tourists from different countries or locals who travelled…Continue Reading
As alarm over the new Covid strain, Omicron, spreads, World Health Organisation’s chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Thursday said the only way to tackle against any new variants is to get fully vaccinated. “Regardless of the variant, complete vaccination is likely to protect against severe disease and deaths, especially in older age groups,” Swaminathan wrote…Continue Reading