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
From South Africa to UK: These countries have reported Omicron variant of coronavirus so far
South Africa reported the world's first case of Omicron variant of the coronavirus on November 24.
Nov 27, 2021, 21:55 PM IST
Zee Top 10: Fear of Omicron is spreading in the world
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Nov 27, 2021, 08:04 AM IST
COVID-19 ‘variant of concern’ Omicron triggers alarm globally, stock markets crash
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Omicron may spread more quickly than other forms, and preliminary evidence suggested there is an increased risk of reinfection.
Nov 27, 2021, 06:19 AM IST
Apply risk-based approach when implementing travel measures: WHO tells nations on new Covid variant
The World Health Organization will evaluate whether it constitutes a variant of interest or a variant of concern, amd will share then further guidance for governments on action they can take,
Nov 26, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
Europe hits highest weekly COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
Almost 27 thousand deaths were reported in the continent last week, more than half of all COVID-19 deaths globally.
Nov 14, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
Shortage of 2 billion COVID vaccine syringes in 2022: WHO
The World Health Organisation has warned that there could be shortfall of up to two billion syringes in 2022.
Nov 12, 2021, 17:46 PM IST
India to resume delivery of vaccines to WHO's COVAX platform soon
The World Health Organization (WHO), which co-leads COVAX, has been urging India to restart supplies for the programme, especially after it sent about 4 million doses to its neighbours and partners in October.
Nov 10, 2021, 10:44 AM IST
Taliban backs WHO, UNICEF's polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan
The campaign, which is aimed at reaching over 3 million children, had received Taliban backing, which would allow teams to reach children in previously inaccessible parts of the country, the WHO said.
Nov 08, 2021, 15:33 PM IST
WHO Europe chief voices 'grave concern' about Covid-19 rebound
Dr. Hans Kluge said case counts are beginning to near record levels again.
Nov 04, 2021, 17:16 PM IST
WHO's approval to Covaxin will facilitate foreign travel for Indians: EAM S Jaishankar
The World Health Organisation (WHO) had on Wednesday granted emergency use approval for Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, in a move that the pharma major said is a "significant" step towards ensuring wider global access to the indigenously developed jab.
Nov 04, 2021, 07:51 AM IST
Emergency use nod to Bharat Biotech's Covaxin: WHO's Technical Advisory Group to decide today
The technical panel had earlier sought additional clarifications from Bharat Biotech, the manufacturer of Covaxin, in order to conduct a final Emergency Use Listing (EUL) risk-benefit assessment for global use of the vaccine.
Nov 03, 2021, 06:45 AM IST
