Booster doses of current Covid-19 vaccines need to be updated: WHO's Technical Advisory Group
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that current Covid-19 vaccines may need to be updated if they are to provide continued protection against emerging variants, including Omicron.
Jan 12, 2022, 09:39 AM IST
More than 50% of population in Europe will be infected with Omicron in next 6-8 weeks, warns WHO
The World Health Organization said that fifty of the 53 countries in Europe and central Asia have now reported cases of the Omicron variant.
Jan 12, 2022, 07:02 AM IST
Akshay Kumar's 'Prithviraj' release postponed due to Omicron scare? Find out here
The surge in COVID-19 cases has resulted in strict regulations across India and some markets like New Delhi also decided to shut theatres.
Jan 04, 2022, 13:10 PM IST
Omicron outbreak: US schools and workplaces extend their holiday break amid rising COVID-19 cases
Across the US, new COVID-19 cases have tripled in the past two weeks to over 400,000 a day, the highest level on record, amid a rush by many Americans to get tested.
Jan 04, 2022, 07:15 AM IST
India's Omicron tally nears 800, Delhi and Maharashtra worst-hit; here's statewise full list
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the new COVID-19 variant has been detected in 21 states and UT in India.
Dec 29, 2021, 10:05 AM IST
Overall risk related to Omicron 'remains very high', warns WHO as world fights new COVID-19 variant
The global health body stated that consistent evidence shows that Omicron has a 'growth advantage over the Delta variant' with a doubling time of 2-3 days.
Dec 29, 2021, 09:28 AM IST
Omicron outbreak: CDC recommends shorter Covid isolation for Americans, quarantine for all
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said the country is about to see a lot of omicron cases, adding "We want to make sure there is a mechanism by which we can safely continue to keep society functioning while following the science."
Dec 28, 2021, 10:35 AM IST
Omicron outbreak: UK records 98,515 COVID cases, 143 deaths in past 24 hours
The Omicron variant is continuously increasing transmission among people in the UK. In the wake of the rising cases, the National Health Service in the UK has said that all adults are now eligible to book a COVID-19 booster dose.
Dec 28, 2021, 06:53 AM IST
Omicron outbreak: COVID-19 variant disrupts holiday travel in America but not shopping
Omicron is likely to slow the economy's unexpectedly strong rebound from last year's coronavirus recession, disrupting travel and likely discouraging some consumers from venturing out to shops, restaurants and bars.
Dec 27, 2021, 06:40 AM IST
India's daily COVID-19 cases decline, but Omicron infections continue to rise
The country's active coronavirus caseload currently stands at 77,516 and accounts for less than 1% of the total cases.
Dec 24, 2021, 10:02 AM IST
Four more Omicron cases take Kerala's tally to 15
Two cases of the new variant of coronavirus were detected in patients aged 41 and 67.
Dec 20, 2021, 10:45 AM IST
Karnataka reports five more cases of Omicron variant, state's tally rises to 19
While two cases of the new COVID-19 variant were reported in Udupi, three other infections were recorded in Mangaluru, Dharwad and Bhadravathi.
Dec 20, 2021, 09:57 AM IST
India's Omicron cases hit 150, here's list of worst-affected states
The country's Omicron count crossed 150 after Maharashtra and Gujarat reported ten fresh infections of the new COVID-19 variant.
Dec 20, 2021, 07:35 AM IST
Breaking: West Bengal reports its first Omicron case, 7-year-old tests positive in Murshidabad district
The kid who has tested positive for the new variant of COVID-19 had come from Hyderabad (Telangana).
Dec 15, 2021, 14:27 PM IST
COVID vaccine booster shots important for frontline workers amid Omicron threat: IMA Chief
Booster doses are important to enhance the immunity of our healthcare workers amid Omicron threat, said Dr Jayalal
Dec 06, 2021, 15:32 PM IST
Booster doses of Covid vaccines easiest barrier against Omicron: Virologist
hen a person gets an infection even after being vaccinated against it, it is called a breakthrough infection. Chances of it are high with the new Omicron variant.
Dec 01, 2021, 15:13 PM IST
Omicron outbreak: 23 countries including Canada, USA have detected cases of new COVID-19 variant
It is feared that most COVID-19 vaccines could be ineffective on the new Omicron variant.
Dec 01, 2021, 12:27 PM IST
