Page 31 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Explained: How pandemic took a toll on non-Covid patients in India
Covid managed to edge out nearly every disease in the priority race - from basics such as dental problems or eye disorders to the potentially fatal such as cancer
 "Explained: How pandemic took a toll on non-Covid patients in India")
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 480 mn; fatalities surge past 6.12 mn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 79,946,097 and 976,652, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid-19 caseload tops 480 mn; fatalities surge past 6.12 mn")
India logs 1,421 new Covid-19 cases, 149 deaths in last 24 hours
The new fatalities took the total number number of deaths at 5,21,004
Kerala records 496 new coronavirus cases, no death in 24 hours
On the vaccination front 100 per cent (2.69 crore) have had one dose, of which 87 per cent (2.33 crore) have taken both the doses
 "Kerala records 496 new coronavirus cases, no death in 24 hours")
Covid mixed with flu increases severe illness, death risk: Lancet
For the study, the team involved more than 305,000 hospitalised patients with Covid in the UK between February 6, 2020 and December 8, 2021
 "Covid mixed with flu increases severe illness, death risk: Lancet")
Data story: India adds 4,100 deaths as Maharashtra clears backlog
India has so far administered 1,828,768,476 vaccine doses. That is 4251.16 per cent of its total caseload, and 130.38 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India adds 4,100 deaths as Maharashtra clears backlog")
Covid: India records 4,100 more fatalities, 1,660 fresh cases in 24 hours
A reduction of 4,789 cases was recorded in the country's active Covid-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours
No new Covid case in Andaman and Nicobar in last 24 hours, tally at 10,032
The death toll stood at 129 as no new fatality due to the infection was reported since Friday, an official said
 "No new Covid case in Andaman and Nicobar in last 24 hours, tally at 10,032")
Global Covid caseload tops 478.6 mn, fatalities surge over 6.11 mn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 79,936,775 and 976,499, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid caseload tops 478.6 mn, fatalities surge over 6.11 mn")
Delhi sees 112 new Covid cases, one death in a day; positivity rate 0.41%
On multiple days in March so far, the city has recorded no deaths
 "Delhi sees 112 new Covid cases, one death in a day; positivity rate 0.41%")
Covid-19 pandemic: Mumbai sees 38 cases, 1 death; active tally now 248
Mumbai on Friday reported 38 Covid-19 cases and one death, which took place after a gap of eight days, taking the tally here to 10,57,753 and the toll to 16,694, a civic official said
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Mumbai sees 38 cases, 1 death; active tally now 248")
Coronavirus cases rise by a million in UK, experts urge caution
The UKHSA's own weekly assessment shows that case rates remain highest in those aged 30 to 39, with the lowest case rates in those aged 0 to four
 "Coronavirus cases rise by a million in UK, experts urge caution")
Covid variant worse than Omicron in next two years: UK epidemiologist
Meanwhile, the UK is seeing a resurgence in Covid cases and deaths, after a brief lull
 "Covid variant worse than Omicron in next two years: UK epidemiologist")
Kerala reports 543 new coronavirus cases, 81 deaths in past 24 hours
There are 15,298 people now under observation, out of which 460 are in the isolation wards of hospitals, said the release
 "Kerala reports 543 new coronavirus cases, 81 deaths in past 24 hours")
Over 10 mn kids in age group of 12-14 yrs received first vaccine dose: Govt
The next phase of vaccination commenced from January 3 for adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years
 "Over 10 mn kids in age group of 12-14 yrs received first vaccine dose: Govt")
Covid-19: Govt says no state has reported deaths due to oxygen shortage
The Government of India is supporting states in their endeavour to enhance preparedness and response capacities against Covid-19
 "Covid-19: Govt says no state has reported deaths due to oxygen shortage")
India reports 1,685 new Covid-19 cases, 83 fatalities in last 24 hours
The death toll due to the disease stands at 5,16,755 with 83 daily fatalities being reported, data updated by the ministry at 8 am showed
WHO calls for caution as Covid-19 restrictions are eased in Africa
A World Health Organisation (WHO) regional office has urged for caution and consideration of the risks involved, with multiple African countries lifting their Covid-19 health restrictions
 "WHO calls for caution as Covid-19 restrictions are eased in Africa")
Over 1.82 billion Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt
The country launched vaccination for all people aged above 45 years from April 1 last year
 "Over 1.82 billion Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt")
Singapore to further relax Covid restrictions as number of cases decline
Up to 75 per cent of employees will be allowed to return to workplaces. Wearing masks outdoors will be made optional
 "Singapore to further relax Covid restrictions as number of cases decline")
