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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels her wedding due to new Omicron restrictions

"My wedding will not be going ahead," she told reporters, adding she was sorry for anyone caught up in a similar scenario.

Jan 23, 2022, 09:12 AM IST

Omicron threat: England reports 162,572 new COVID-19 cases in yet another record

The daily update also showed 154 new deaths from the virus in England within 28 days of a positive test.

Jan 02, 2022, 07:10 AM IST

COVID-19: UAE announces travel ban on unvaccinated citizens amid Omicron scare

In view of the Omicron scare, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a travel ban on unvaccinated citizens from January 10 with a requirement to obtain the booster dose for the fully vaccinated.

Jan 02, 2022, 06:38 AM IST

Omicron scare: Spain registers record 161,688 new COVID-19 cases over past 24 hours

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Spain currently stands at 62,94,745, while the death toll at 89,405.

Dec 31, 2021, 14:18 PM IST

Italy sets new COVID-19 cases record, surpassing 100,000 for first time

Italy reported 126,888 new cases of coronavirus, the first time the country has recorded more than 100,000 cases in one day.

Dec 31, 2021, 13:54 PM IST

Omicron scare: Prohibitory orders imposed in Mumbai from Dec 16 to Dec 31

Omicron scare: The prohibitory orders under CrPC Section 144 banned large gatherings as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Dec 16, 2021, 06:44 AM IST

Omicron threat: Canada advises against foreign travel, Ontario limits events

Officials said the best defense is to get a booster shot. “That's our plan and that's what we're going to get done,” Ford said.

Dec 16, 2021, 06:39 AM IST

COVID-19: Australia eases more border rules ahead of Christmas holidays

The easing of border restrictions comes just days before school summer holidays begin and will be a boost for the state`s lucrative tourism sector which has been badly hit by the internal border curbs.

Dec 13, 2021, 07:09 AM IST

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Case of Omicron variant found in Chandigarh

The case for the Omicron variant was found in Chandigarh. A person who returned from Italy has been found infected with omicron.

Dec 12, 2021, 15:38 PM IST

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Will carelessness stop the third wave?

Scientists of ICMR Dibrugarh prepared a special kit. Now Omicron test results will be available in just 2 hours.

Dec 12, 2021, 14:20 PM IST

New York's COVID surge is back and so is its mask mandate

New York joins several states with similar indoor mask mandates, including Washington, Oregon, Illinois, New Mexico, Nevada and Hawaii.

Dec 11, 2021, 09:11 AM IST

Omicron threat: All nine patients test negative for COVID in Rajasthan, discharged from hospital

According to the state health department, all nine patients are completely healthy and asymptomatic. Their blood, CT scan and other tests are normal.

Dec 10, 2021, 07:35 AM IST

Omicron threat: Karnataka to probe how SA national got negative result in 3 days that allowed him to leave India

"Two reports- one positive and one negative- is doubtful. So the lab must be investigated. So we have asked the police commissioner to investigate immediately in coordination with the health department," Revenue Minister R Ashoka said.

Dec 04, 2021, 08:02 AM IST

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DNA: Omicron was already in India?

The first case of Omicron was reported on 24 November in Gauteng and Botswana in South Africa. On 26 November, WHO accepted it as a variant of concern.

Dec 02, 2021, 22:46 PM IST

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Omicron's mutation rate more than doubled - Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health, Government of India gave special information on Omicron. Said- Passengers coming from 'at risk' countries will have to undergo RT-PCR test on arrival.

Dec 02, 2021, 17:42 PM IST

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DNA: Omicron's Vaccine Will Be Defeated!

Beware of the dangers of Omicron. Be careful even after getting the vaccine. According to a study, this variant can also neutralize the effect of the vaccine.

Dec 01, 2021, 22:50 PM IST