Gujarat records 16,608 cases and 28 deaths. Active cases at 1,34,261.
Kolkata reports 591 new Covid cases
4,494 new Covid cases and 36 deaths reported in West Bengal in the last 24 hours
Bengaluru logs 19,105 new cases and 19 deaths in the last 24 hours
Karnataka reports 41,400 new cases and 52 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases at 3,50,742
Positivity rate now at 26.7%
Delhi logs 6,028 new cases and 31 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases at 42,010
Death toll currently stands at 25,681. The positivity rate has reached 10.55%.
Mumbai reports 1,815 new Covid cases and 10 deaths in the last 24 hours
Kerala logs 55,475 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest ever reported in the state in a single day.
Goa recorded 1794 new covid infections, 2522 recoveries and eight fatalities in the last 24 hours while active caseload reduced to 18197.
As home isolation cases surge, Mandaviya directs states, UTs to bolster teleconsultations
“States and union territories need to ensure that these centres work 24X7 and ensure convenience for both the common public and health experts. To ensure minimum hassle and travelling, such expert advice can be provided at the block levels, secondary or primary health centre levels too,” the official communique stated quoting Mandaviya.
Andhra Pradesh reports 13,819 new Covid-19 cases, taking the cumulative caseload to 22,08,955
Union health minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviews public health preparedness to Covid-19 & vaccination progress with 9 States/UTs; urges them to focus on tele-consultation like eSanjeevani, and efficient monitoring of those in home isolation
Union health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya also told the states/UTs that as a large number of people are opting for home isolation, they should be monitored as per national guidelines: Official sources
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya during today’s meeting with States/UTs advised them to send Covid testing & vaccination data timely. He also said that testing should be ramped up in the States where it has gone down: Official sources
Why Omicron variant is less severe than Delta
The Omicron variant of Covid is highly contagious but is known to cause less severe disease than Delta. This is after being better at escaping immune protection by vaccinations and previous infections. However, the reasons for this have so far remained elusive.Now, a new study has shown that Omicron variant viruses are particularly sensitive to inhibition by the so-called interferon response, an unspecific immune response that is present in all body cells.
Japan set to double areas under Covid curbs as cases set records
Japan is doubling the number of regions under enhanced coronavirus curbs as it also seeks to adapt its strategy for dealing with record numbers of cases being caused by the Omicron variant to ensure prompt treatment for those who need it.Nationwide cases rose above 60,000 for the first time since the pandemic began, a tally by broadcaster Fuji TV showed on Tuesday with the capital, Tokyo, posting 12,813 new cases while the region of Osaka reported 8,612, both records.
Hence if we do not do genome sequencing, we will not be able to differentiate between Delta & this so-called stealth variant or BA.2: Dr Harsh Mahajan, Founder & Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging, on Covid strain BA.2
What happens in BA.2, an Omicron sub-variant, is that S-gene drop-off doesn’t happen with RT-PCR. It’s also known as ‘stealth variant’ as it’s similar on thermo fisher RT-PCR kit, to what Delta was: Dr Harsh Mahajan, Founder-Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging on Covid strain BA.2
Arrivals not recognised as fully vaccinated will need to take a pre-departure test and a PCR test on or before day 2 after they arrive in the country, reports Xinhua news agency.
From 4 a.m. on February 11, all testing requirements will be removed for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals, with only a Passenger Locator Form now required, according to a statement released on Monday by the British government.
Gujarat records 16,608 cases and 28 deaths. Active cases at 1,34,261.Kolkata reports 591 new Covid cases4,494 new Covid cases and 36 deaths reported in West Bengal in the last 24 hoursBengaluru logs 19,105 new cases and 19 deaths in the last 24 hoursKarnataka reports 41,400 new cases and 52 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases at 3,50,742Positivity rate now at 26.7%Delhi logs 6,028 new cases and 31 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases at 42,010Death toll currently stands at 25,681. The positivity rate has reached 10.55%.Mumbai reports 1,815 new Covid cases and 10 deaths in the last 24 hoursKerala logs 55,475 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest ever reported in the state in a single day.Goa recorded 1794 new covid infections, 2522 recoveries and eight fatalities in the last 24 hours while active caseload reduced to 18197.As home isolation cases surge, Mandaviya directs states, UTs to bolster teleconsultations“States and union territories need to ensure that these centres work 24X7 and ensure convenience for both the common public and health experts. To ensure minimum hassle and travelling, such expert advice can be provided at the block levels, secondary or primary health centre levels too,” the official communique stated quoting Mandaviya.Andhra Pradesh reports 13,819 new Covid-19 cases, taking the cumulative caseload to 22,08,955Union health minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviews public health preparedness to Covid-19 & vaccination progress with 9 States/UTs; urges them to focus on tele-consultation like eSanjeevani, and efficient monitoring of those in home isolationUnion health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya also told the states/UTs that as a large number of people are opting for home isolation, they should be monitored as per national guidelines: Official sourcesUnion Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya during today’s meeting with States/UTs advised them to send Covid testing & vaccination data timely. He also said that testing should be ramped up in the States where it has gone down: Official sourcesWhy Omicron variant is less severe than DeltaThe Omicron variant of Covid is highly contagious but is known to cause less severe disease than Delta. This is after being better at escaping immune protection by vaccinations and previous infections. However, the reasons for this have so far remained elusive.Now, a new study has shown that Omicron variant viruses are particularly sensitive to inhibition by the so-called interferon response, an unspecific immune response that is present in all body cells.Japan set to double areas under Covid curbs as cases set recordsJapan is doubling the number of regions under enhanced coronavirus curbs as it also seeks to adapt its strategy for dealing with record numbers of cases being caused by the Omicron variant to ensure prompt treatment for those who need it.Nationwide cases rose above 60,000 for the first time since the pandemic began, a tally by broadcaster Fuji TV showed on Tuesday with the capital, Tokyo, posting 12,813 new cases while the region of Osaka reported 8,612, both records.Hence if we do not do genome sequencing, we will not be able to differentiate between Delta & this so-called stealth variant or BA.2: Dr Harsh Mahajan, Founder & Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging, on Covid strain BA.2What happens in BA.2, an Omicron sub-variant, is that S-gene drop-off doesn’t happen with RT-PCR. It’s also known as ‘stealth variant’ as it’s similar on thermo fisher RT-PCR kit, to what Delta was: Dr Harsh Mahajan, Founder-Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging on Covid strain BA.2Arrivals not recognised as fully vaccinated will need to take a pre-departure test and a PCR test on or before day 2 after they arrive in the country, reports Xinhua news agency.From 4 a.m. on February 11, all testing requirements will be removed for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals, with only a Passenger Locator Form now required, according to a statement released on Monday by the British government.