More omicron cases detected in US as hospitals strain under virus surge
The arrival of omicron comes as hospitals statewide continue to strain under a surge in coronavirus cases, most traced to the delta variant, along with staffing shortages. The number of people testing positive statewide each day for the virus has doubled in the last 30 days.
Dec 05, 2021, 06:45 AM IST
India detects its 4th Omicron COVID case; Centre sounds caution, states tighten curbs
The country's first two cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were reported on Thursday in Karnataka--in a 66-year-old South African flyer and a 46-year-old Bengaluru doctor with no travel history and both men fully vaccinated.
Dec 05, 2021, 06:24 AM IST
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
COVID vaccines offer protection against severe infection from Omicron strain: Data
With the coming of the Omicron variant, there are chances of reinfection with COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. The vaccine however still offers protection against severe infection.
Dec 02, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Omicron variant confirmed in 23 countries: WHO chief
Tedros said that WHO is learning more all the time about Omicron, but there`s still more to learn about its effect on transmission, the severity of disease, and the effectiveness of tests, therapeutics and vaccines.
Dec 01, 2021, 22:27 PM IST
'Was shocked at what I was seeing': How South African scientists spotted Omicron variant
South Africa's daily COVID-19 infection rate is expected to quadruple to more than 10,000 by the end of this week.
Dec 01, 2021, 13:42 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
WHO warns against blanket travel ban, says it won’t stop spread of Omicron variant
The WHO, in its latest guidance to authorities and travellers issued on Tuesday, said that people over 60 years of age who are not fully vaccinated or do not have proof of previous SARS-COV-2 infection and those with underlying health conditions should be advised to postpone travel as they are at higher risk of disease and death.
Dec 01, 2021, 06:03 AM 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
New COVID-19 variant Omicron poses 'very high' global risk, warns WHO
If the virus proves dangerous as feared, "the impact on vulnerable populations would be substantial, particularly in countries with low vaccination coverage, WHO said, noting that no deaths linked to omicron have been reported so far.
Nov 30, 2021, 06:10 AM IST
After Israel, Japan bars foreigners as WHO flags global risk from Omicron COVID-19 variant
Omicron, first identified in southern Africa, has so far been found in Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Britain, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands and Scotland.
Nov 29, 2021, 14:39 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
Delta variant still responsible for 99% of Covid cases globally: WHO
The new Covid variant--Omicron--is making the world worried about its possible impacts.
Nov 29, 2021, 14:26 PM IST
'Stay alert, be safe': PM Narendra Modi warns people about new COVID variant Omicron
Taking action amid concerns over the new variant of the virus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the public health preparedness and vaccination-related situation for COVID-19.
Nov 29, 2021, 11:28 AM IST
'Completely unjustified': WHO criticises travel ban on South African countries amid Omicron threat
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions. “Travel restrictions may play a role in slightly reducing the spread of COVID-19 but place a heavy burden on lives and livelihoods,” Moeti said in a statement.
Nov 29, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
Omicron: What we know and don't know about new COVID variant
It's unclear where the new variant first emerged, but scientists in South Africa alerted the World Health Organization in recent days, and it has now been seen in travelers arriving in several countries, from Australia to Israel to the Netherlands.
Nov 29, 2021, 06:50 AM IST
New cases of Omicron COVID variant detected in more countries; WHO says 'we need more info'
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was not yet clear whether Omicron, first detected in Southern Africa, is more transmissible than other variants, or if it causes more severe disease.
Nov 29, 2021, 06:20 AM IST
Testing to genome sequencing: Here's how India is preparing for Omicron variant
The Centre, post a review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday with top health officials, directed states to take rigorous efforts to combat the threat of the potential Omicron variant outbreak.
Nov 28, 2021, 15:52 PM IST
Omicron triggers fears about fresh outbreaks, here’s all you should know about new COVID variant
The emergence of this new COVID variant has triggered fears about fresh outbreaks around the world even as cases are rising in Europe. Some of the countries including the UK, Israel and America have imposed curbs on travel from affected African countries. Others have scaled up their screening of incoming passengers from these countries.
Nov 28, 2021, 10:00 AM IST
