covid-19

Maharashtra tops in Omicron cases as nationwide tally of new Covid variant goes up to 41Maharashtra tops in Omicron cases as nationwide tally of new Covid variant goes up to 41

Maharashtra tops in Omicron cases as nationwide tally of new Covid variant goes up to 41

<p> With three new cases of Omicron reported in India on Monday -two in Maharashtra and one in Gujarat’s Surat…

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Omicron patient dies in Britain, PM Boris Johnson warns of killer waveOmicron patient dies in Britain, PM Boris Johnson warns of killer wave

Omicron patient dies in Britain, PM Boris Johnson warns of killer wave

<p> UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said at least one person infected with Omicron had died, as the…

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Delhi records second Omicron case, total count nationwide goes up to 33Delhi records second Omicron case, total count nationwide goes up to 33

Delhi records second Omicron case, total count nationwide goes up to 33

<p> Delhi recorded its second case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 as a traveller who returned from a visit…

3 years ago
WHO says Omicron is not unstoppable, vaccines work against new Covid strainWHO says Omicron is not unstoppable, vaccines work against new Covid strain

WHO says Omicron is not unstoppable, vaccines work against new Covid strain

<p> Chief WHO scientist Soumya Swaminathan has cautioned against knee-jerk reactions to early studies that hinted the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine may…

3 years ago
WHO says Omicron is not unstoppable, vaccines work against new Covid strainWHO says Omicron is not unstoppable, vaccines work against new Covid strain

WHO says Omicron is not unstoppable, vaccines work against new Covid strain

<p> Chief WHO scientist Soumya Swaminathan has cautioned against knee-jerk reactions to early studies that hinted the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine may…

3 years ago
Existing vaccines will be effective against Omicron too, says WHO expertExisting vaccines will be effective against Omicron too, says WHO expert

Existing vaccines will be effective against Omicron too, says WHO expert

<p> Existing vaccines will still protect people who contract the Omicron variant from severe Covid-19 cases, according to a top…

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43 medical students down with COVID-19 in Telangana, college campus shut43 medical students down with COVID-19 in Telangana, college campus shut

43 medical students down with COVID-19 in Telangana, college campus shut

<p> At least 43 medical students of a medical college in Telangana have tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the authorities…

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India’s vaccination count crosses 126.5 crore, new cases of coronavirus declineIndia’s vaccination count crosses 126.5 crore, new cases of coronavirus decline

India’s vaccination count crosses 126.5 crore, new cases of coronavirus decline

<p> With the administration of 73,63,706 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 126.53…

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Surge in COVID infections among children in South Africa as Omicron spreadsSurge in COVID infections among children in South Africa as Omicron spreads

Surge in COVID infections among children in South Africa as Omicron spreads

<p> South Africa is investigating an increase in COVID-19 infections among children not seen in previous waves of the virus,…

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Six air passengers from Omicron-risk countries test positive for Covid on arrival in IndiaSix air passengers from Omicron-risk countries test positive for Covid on arrival in India

Six air passengers from Omicron-risk countries test positive for Covid on arrival in India

<p> Six passengers have tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival at Indian airports on the first day that the new…

3 years ago
WHO warns that Omicron variant of coronavirus poses a very high risk, backs travel curbsWHO warns that Omicron variant of coronavirus poses a very high risk, backs travel curbs

WHO warns that Omicron variant of coronavirus poses a very high risk, backs travel curbs

<p> The new Covid-19 Omicron variant poses a "very high" overall risk of global surge in infections, the World Health…

3 years ago
Govt tightens rules for international travellers arriving in India as Omicron threat loomsGovt tightens rules for international travellers arriving in India as Omicron threat looms

Govt tightens rules for international travellers arriving in India as Omicron threat looms

<p> The government has introduced more stringent rules for international travellers to safeguard against any fresh surge in coronavirus cases,…

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Deadlier Omicron variant of coronavirus spreads to UK, Germany & Italy tooDeadlier Omicron variant of coronavirus spreads to UK, Germany & Italy too

Deadlier Omicron variant of coronavirus spreads to UK, Germany & Italy too

<p> The new deadlier Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in more countries in Europe on Saturday even…

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What you need to know about the new deadlier Omicron variant of COVID-19What you need to know about the new deadlier Omicron variant of COVID-19

What you need to know about the new deadlier Omicron variant of COVID-19

<p> India, Britain and the European Union are among the countries to announce more stringent curbs to prevent spread of…

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Karnataka worried as Dharwad Medical College Covid count rises to 281, clusters in Bengaluru tooKarnataka worried as Dharwad Medical College Covid count rises to 281, clusters in Bengaluru too

Karnataka worried as Dharwad Medical College Covid count rises to 281, clusters in Bengaluru too

<p> With the number of COVID-19 cases at Dharwad's Medical College reaching 281 and new clusters emerging in Bengaluru, Karnataka…

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PM Modi takes stock of Covid-19 situation amid worldwide danger of new variant detected on South Africa

<p> Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday advised officials to be more cautious over any plans to ease restrictions on…

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New Covid strain puts Indian cricket team’s South Africa tour in danger

<p> A cloud of doubt hangs over the Indian cricket team's forthcoming tour of South Africa after Covid-19 infections have…

3 years ago

New Covid-19 variant detected in South Africa triggers worldwide alarm, India cricket team tour in doubt

<p> A new Covid-19 variant with a large number of mutations, detected by scientists in South Africa, has raised fresh…

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16-year Merkel era draws to a close as Olaf Scholz seals pact for new coalition to take over in Germany

<p> The 16-year Angela Merkel era draws to an end, with Social Democrat Olaf Scholz sealing a deal to form…

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India and Singapore to re-establish commercial air connectivity with a Vaccinated Travel Lane

<p> <strong>Following India's decision last week to recognise Covid-19 vaccination certificates issued by Singapore, the island nation intends to start…

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Octacopter drone delivers Covid-19 vaccines in Karnataka

<p> <strong>An advanced drone developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and its constituent National Aerospace Laboratories…

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