Christmas in Covid times: Maharashtra announces curbs, state reports 23 new Omicron cases - check list
On Thursday (December 23), twenty-three more patients have been found to be infected by Omicron. Till date, a total of 88 patients infected with the Omicron variant have been reported in the state.
Dec 23, 2021, 20:40 PM IST
Australia: New South Wales reimposes COVID-19 restriction amid major spike in cases, hospitalisation
New South Wales recorded 5,715 new cases, up from 3,763 and almost as many as were recorded across all of Australia on Wednesday. New South Wales also reported one death.
Dec 23, 2021, 13:09 PM IST
Omicron scare: No mask, no entry rule at shops, workplaces, orders DDMA; PM Modi to hold meeting today
Amid fresh concerns caused by the Omicron variant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting on the COVID-19 situation in the country on Thursday. Official sources said the Prime Minister will take stock of the pandemic situation across the country.
Dec 23, 2021, 08:12 AM IST
Is untreated HIV behind the emergence of Omicron?
It has already been observed that Covid-19 can linger for many months in patients who are HIV-positive.
Dec 22, 2021, 10:33 AM IST
Even triple vaccination cannot limit Omicron spread: BioNTech CEO
Pfizer/BioNTech is developing a vaccine against Omicron variant that should be out by March 2022.
Dec 21, 2021, 09:08 AM IST
COVID-19 could become endemic by 2024, predicts Pfizer amid Omicron scare
Prior to the Omicron variant, top U.S. disease doctor Anthony Fauci forecast the pandemic would end in 2022 in the United States.
Dec 18, 2021, 11:28 AM IST
Cold wave in North India to Omicron curbs in Maharashtra - top news headlines
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Dec 16, 2021, 07:47 AM 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
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
Australia shortens wait time for COVID-19 booster doses amid Omicron scare
Australia had previously said it would offer the booster to everyone over 18 who had had their second dose of the vaccine six months earlier. But with rising cases of the Omicron variant, Health Minister said the time interval will be shortened to five months after the second dose.
Dec 12, 2021, 11:06 AM IST
Omicron scare: 3 more international travellers admitted to LNJP Hospital in Delhi
Delhi had reported its first case of Omicron on Sunday.
Dec 07, 2021, 11:54 AM IST
Amid Omicron scare, UP govt ramps up vaccination drive, steps up vigil and COVID-19 testing
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to increase the speed of vaccination and follow the points suggested by the health advisory committee regarding prevention and treatment of the disease.
Dec 06, 2021, 07:58 AM IST
Maharashtra issues fresh travel guidelines amid Omicron scare - check rules
The state government said it is mandatory for international and domestic travelers to follow all the rules issued by the central government.
Dec 02, 2021, 18:55 PM IST
India reports its first two Omicron cases, govt says don't panic but follow Covid protocols - 10 points
Experts say that given the inter-connected nature of the world today, the detection of Omicron variant in India is hardly a surprise. The Centre has urged people to be cautious but not get unnecessarily alarmed
Dec 02, 2021, 18:17 PM IST
Schools in India likely to see 14% drop in students’ attendance due to Omicron threat: Survey
"The survey, which received 15,875 responses from parents residing in 308 districts of India, finds that schools in the country are likely to see a 14 per cent drop in students attending in-person classes," it stated.
Dec 02, 2021, 14:03 PM IST
Omicron scare! Four passengers from Europe test Covid positive in Delhi, investigations on
All four have been admitted to the LNJP Hospital, where a dedicated ward has been set up for isolating and treating such patients. Their samples have been sent for genome sequencing to ascertain if they have the new variant.
Dec 01, 2021, 20:31 PM IST
Omicron threat: India decides to postpone resumption of scheduled international flights
Earlier, the government had announced that commercial international flights will resume regular operations from December 15
Dec 01, 2021, 15:20 PM IST
Amid Omicron scare, study finds people with A, B blood groups, Rh+ more vulnerable to COVID-19
The study was conducted by doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) in Delhi on a total of 2,586 COVID-positive patients.
Dec 01, 2021, 08:54 AM IST
Omicron effect: Flyers might have to wait for six hours at Delhi airport due to revised guidelines
Airport screening has been made mandatory for those coming from the 14 'at-risk' countries, and they might have to wait for hours before they get the RT-PCR test results and head out of the airport
Nov 30, 2021, 19:07 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
