Omicron COVID variant

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

Discussion on the situation of Corona in Lok Sabha, alert government on Omicron

The issue of Corona is being discussed in Lok Sabha. The government is cautious about the new variant of Corona, which is also called 'Variant of Concern'.

Dec 02, 2021, 15:20 PM IST

The Omicron variant of Corona has spread to 23 countries so far.

The new variant of Corona has spread to 23 countries and in such a situation the question is getting bigger, that how prepared is India against Omicron?

Dec 02, 2021, 12:36 PM IST

The situation of Corona will be discussed in the Lok Sabha today, the government is worried about the new variant

The new variant of Corona has spread to 23 countries and in such a situation the question is getting bigger, that how prepared is India against Omicron?

Dec 02, 2021, 09:40 AM IST

US reports first case of Omicron COVID variant, Americans told to get vaccinated

As of November 30, 197.1 million people, or 60 per cent of the US population, have been fully vaccinated. And 41.1 million received a booster shot, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Xinhua news agency reported.

Dec 02, 2021, 06:23 AM IST

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

Omicron scare: Malaysia bans entry of travellers from THESE eight countries

Malaysian citizens, permanent residents and long-term passholders have not been barred, however, they would be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine on arrival in the country. 

Dec 01, 2021, 16:27 PM IST

Omicron scare: Centre advises states to ramp up testing for early detection of cases

While underlining that the new variant doesn't escape RT-PCR and RAT tests, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan asked states and UTs to ensure adequate infrastructure and supervised home isolation, a Union Health Ministry official said.

Nov 30, 2021, 12:09 PM IST

Why Omicron COVID variant can be more lethal than Delta

Over 100 cases of Omicron variant have been detected in South Africa, where the new strain is slowly becoming the dominant one.

Nov 30, 2021, 09:20 AM IST

Delhi govt to review preparedness to deal with Omicron variant; RT-PCR tests must for passengers from 'high-risk' nations

Amid rising concerns due to the new coronavirus variant Omicron, the Delhi government on Monday said RT-PCR tests will be conducted on all passengers arriving from six high-risk countries. 

Nov 30, 2021, 07:25 AM IST

DNA: How ready are we for the third wave of Corona?

Now Corona is spreading in the form of its new variant i.e. Omicron. This virus has been found for the first time in South Africa and is spreading rapidly in the world. Omicron has already entered 16 countries. At the same time, the discussion about this virus must have started.

Nov 29, 2021, 22:12 PM IST

Scratchy throat, extreme tiredness - Know symptoms of Omicron COVID-19 variant

The risk of COVID reinfection is higher in the Omicron variant, according to preliminary studies.

Nov 29, 2021, 14:36 PM IST

Australia imposes curbs on citizens travelling from southern Africa as Omicron variant triggers fear

Australian citizens and their dependents returning from nine southern African countries will undergo 14-day quarantine amid new Omicron variant concerns. 

Nov 27, 2021, 08:41 AM IST