Covid-19 vaccine must to enter malls, restaurants: States across India implement curbs - 5 points
From Rajasthan, Goa to Dehradun and Hyderabad, cities and states across the country are coming up with several rules and restrictions to arrest the spread of coronavirus and an impending third wave, amid Omicron fear
Dec 29, 2021, 22:55 PM ISTTravelling from Noida to Delhi? Check these guidelines
While a 'Yellow alert' has been sounded in Delhi, the Yogi Adityanath-led government has imposed a night curfew in Uttar Pradesh in view of rising COVID-19 cases.
Dec 29, 2021, 11:39 AM ISTIndia'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 ISTOverall 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 ISTOmicron spread: Europe faces massive surges in COVID infections, UK and France see record daily cases
Nearly 1.80 lakh new COVID-19 cases have been registered in France within the past 24 hours, which is a record high number since the beginning of the pandemic.
Dec 29, 2021, 08:27 AM ISTYellow alert sounded in Delhi, Cinema halls and multiplexes shut; here's what's open, here's what's closed
The step was taken as the COVID-19 positivity rate has been above 0.5% for the past few days in the national capital.
Dec 28, 2021, 14:55 PM ISTYellow alert sounded in Delhi due to rising COVID-19 cases, announces CM Arvind Kejriwal
Kejriwal said that the Delhi government is 10 times more prepared than earlier to deal with the rise in coronavirus infections.
Dec 28, 2021, 13:34 PM ISTIndia reports 6,358 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, Omicron tally at 653
Maharashtra (167), Delhi (165), Kerala (57) and Telangana (55) have recorded the most number of cases of the new COVID-19 variant.
Dec 28, 2021, 09:25 AM ISTFresh curbs in West Bengal due to rising Omicron cases? CM Mamata Banerjee answers
West Bengal's COVID-19 tally rose to 16,31,065 on Monday as 439 more people tested positive for the infection. The state has so far reported six cases of the Omicron variant.
Dec 28, 2021, 06:53 AM ISTOmicron spread: Maharashtra reports 26 more cases of new COVID-19 variant, state tally rises to 167
Of the 26 fresh Omicron cases, all have a history of international travel barring two who are their high-risk contacts.
Dec 28, 2021, 06:30 AM ISTOmicron spread: Telangana reports three more cases, state's tally jumps to 44
Telangana currently has 3,417 active coronavirus cases.
Dec 27, 2021, 08:26 AM ISTAustralia reports first Omicron death, daily infections continue to rise
Omicron, which health experts say appears more contagious but less virulent than previous COVID-19 strains, began to spread in the country just as it lifted restrictions on most domestic borders.
Dec 27, 2021, 08:17 AM ISTOmicron effect: BMC bans New Year celebration parties, gatherings in closed or open spaces in Mumbai
The order has come into effect from midnight of December 25 and will remain in force till the next directive.
Dec 25, 2021, 14:01 PM IST183 Omicron cases analysed, 87 fully vaccinated with 3 having booster shots: Centre
Two were partially vaccinated, seven people were unvaccinated while 16 were ineligible to receive vaccine doses in the country's national vaccination programme, the Union Health Secretary said on Friday.
Dec 25, 2021, 12:18 PM ISTWhich states, UTs have imposed restrictions on Christmas, New Year celebrations?
While some states have banned all kinds of mass gatherings and cultural events, some have decided to reimpose the night curfew.
Dec 25, 2021, 10:49 AM ISTDespite Omicron threat, 58% Indians still plan to travel in next 3 months, says new survey
The survey, conducted across 320 districts of the country, received over 19,500 responses.
Dec 25, 2021, 08:09 AM ISTOmicron spread: UK sets new record for COVID-19 cases as new variant sweeps London
Government data showed 122,186 new cases, up from 119,789 on Thursday and marking a third day of cases in excess of 100,000.
Dec 25, 2021, 06:19 AM ISTIndia'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 ISTOmicron cases in India: 236 confirmed infections across 16 states and UTs, 104 discharged; here's statewise status
Maharashtra, Delhi, Telangana and Rajasthan have reported the most number of Omicron infections.
Dec 23, 2021, 09:56 AM ISTMaharashtra reports 23 new Omicron cases
This takes Maharashtra's total Omicron tally to 88
Dec 23, 2021, 09:22 AM IST