Omicron variant of COVID-19 is highly transmissible but mild: Expert
"The symptoms are just like flu such as fever and weakness. Loss of smell and taste might have in some patients. There will be less hospitalization. Omicron is highly transmissible but a mild variant," said Dr Basu.
Jan 07, 2022, 07:58 AM IST
IIT Guwahati declared a containment zone after 60 test COVID-19 positive on campus
The entire campus of the institute has been declared a containment zone with immediate effect until the area is declared safe.
Jan 06, 2022, 10:47 AM IST
India sees massive jump in COVID-19 cases with 90,928 new infections, Omicron tally reaches 2,630
An increase of 71,397 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
Jan 06, 2022, 09:30 AM IST
India records 33,750 new COVID-19 cases, 123 deaths; Omicron tally reaches 1,700
An increase of 22,781 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
Jan 03, 2022, 09:30 AM IST
Don't panic with Omicron, be cautious
Omicron is definitely spreading rapidly but it is not serious. AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria said, "There is very little chance of patients needing oxygen support at Omicron.
Jan 01, 2022, 15:58 PM IST
Omicron's symptoms are not severe- AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria
Omicron is definitely spreading rapidly but it is not serious. AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria said, "There is very little chance of patients needing oxygen support at Omicron.
Jan 01, 2022, 14:10 PM IST
First death in India due to Omicron. Cases are increasing continuously
In Maharashtra, a person who returned from Nigeria has died due to Omicron, this is the first death due to Omicron in the country.
Dec 31, 2021, 11:58 AM IST
Government became active regarding Omicron, Union Home Secretary wrote a letter to the states
In view of the increasing cases of Omicron across the country, the Union Home Secretary has written a letter to the states asking them to give correct information about Omicron to the people.
Dec 27, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
