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AP reports two more Omicron cases, tally at 4; logs 94 new Covid infections
As many as 62 samples from AP have been sent to the CCMB for genome sequencing
 "AP reports two more Omicron cases, tally at 4; logs 94 new Covid infections")
Omicron: TN CM Stalin appeals to people to strictly toe Covid-19 norms
People who are yet to be vaccinated should get their dose in camps being held by local bodies and the health department
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Gujarat: Night curfew time extended by two hours in eight major cities
Gujarat has seen a surge in coronavirus cases of late
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Omicron surge: United and Delta cancel hundreds of Christmas flights
Delta said its cancellations were due to a combination of reasons, including potential inclement weather in some places and the impact of omicron
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Covid-19 pandemic: Night curfews return as Omicron scare grips India
Maharashtra now leads the pack with 88 Omicron cases, with Delhi (67) close on its heels. Telangana (38) and Tamil Nadu (34) follow
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LIVE: Delhi logs 180 fresh Covid cases in a day, highest since June 16
Delhi has witnessed an uptick in Covid-19 infections in the last few days. Stay tuned for LIVE updates
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Amid rising Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra govt announces fresh curbs
9-6 night curbs in Maharashtra amid Omicron spread, cap on wedding guests
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DATA STORY: India logs 6,650 new cases; Delhi adds 698 cases in 7 days
India has so far administered 1,403,163,063 vaccine doses. That is 4035.25 per cent of its total caseload, and 100.3 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 6,650 new cases; Delhi adds 698 cases in 7 days")
Covishield third jab works against Omicron variant, says Oxford
If the vaccine is recommended for use as a booster against Omicron, it may significantly boost the demand for Covishield in India
DCGI seeks more data from SII over emergency authorisation for Covovax
'The apex drug regulator has also asked the SII to provide details on Matrix component used in the vaccine,' an official source said
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Before the third wave
The vaccine policy urgently needs revision
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Maharashtra sees 23 new cases of Omicron variant; state's tally reaches 88
This is the highest number of such cases reported in a day till now
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DATA STORY: Death toll rises to 478,759; active cases see minor spike
India has so far administered 1,396,976,774 vaccine doses. That is 4018.22 per cent of its total caseload, and 99.86 per cent of its population
Hospitalisation rate lower for Omicron than Delta variant: UK study
COVID-19 infections with the Omicron variant of coronavirus are less likely to result in hospitalisation compared to the Delta strain, according to early results from a study conducted in the UK
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Omicron may not be the final variant, but it may be the last of concern
The disease might very likely be mild as some past exposure creates immunity that reduces the likelihood of hospitalisation and death
Omicron impact less severe than previous Covid variants: S African study
The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 appears to be having a less severe impact than the earlier variants, a study in South Africa has found
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Omicron spread: Curbs return to keep year-end celebrations muted again
Tamil Nadu has decided to close public access to beaches on December 31 and January 1
DATA STORY: India logs 6,317 new cases; death toll rises to 478,325
India has so far administered 1,389,590,670 vaccine doses. That is 3997.84 per cent of its total caseload, and 99.33 per cent of its population
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DATA STORY: India logs 5,326 new cases; death toll rises to 478,007
India has so far administered 1,383,478,181 vaccine doses. That is 3980.98 per cent of its total caseload, and 98.9 per cent of its population
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DATA STORY: Delhi logs 107 cases; biggest single-day spike in 4 months
India has so far administered 1,376,720,359 vaccine doses. That is 3962.14 per cent of its total caseload, and 98.41 per cent of its population
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