COVID-19 OMICRON

Andhra Pradesh reports 2 new Omicron cases, India's tally stands at 422

"The Public is advised not to worry and believe any rumours but continue to take precautions and follow social distancing, wearing of a mask, washing hands regularly," Hymavathi appealed in her press note.

Dec 26, 2021, 08:32 AM IST

Flight cancellations snarl holiday plans for thousands amid Omicron fears

FlightAware's data shows airlines scrapped more than 6,000 flights globally for Friday, Saturday and Sunday combined as of Saturday evening, with almost one-third of affected flights to, from or within the United States. 

Dec 26, 2021, 06:24 AM IST

Thousands of flights canceled globally as Omicron mars Christmas weekend

Commercial air traffic within the United States and into or out of the country accounted for more than a quarter of all the canceled flights over the weekend, said a report. 

Dec 25, 2021, 07:22 AM IST

Amid Omicron scare, Europe rolls out Covid vaccine for kids aged 5-11

The European Union's medicines watchdog European Medicines Agency, last month, approved the Pfizer-BioNTech shot for five to 11-year-olds. Denmark and Austria began inoculating younger kids in November.

Dec 16, 2021, 15:19 PM IST