Page 49 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Hybrid immunity in India was effective against Omicron, says Kerala doctor
'Hybrid immunity is the immunity generated when a person with prior infection receives a vaccine,' Dr Shenoy told reporters
 "Hybrid immunity in India was effective against Omicron, says Kerala doctor")
Kerala logs 23,253 new Covid cases, 854 deaths
Daily COVID-19 cases in Kerala which saw a slight increase a day ago, again decreased with the state on Wednesday recording 23,253 fresh infections which raised the total caseload to 63,46,631.
 "Kerala logs 23,253 new Covid cases, 854 deaths")
AIIMS discontinues Covid tests before inpatient hospitalisations, surgeries
'In accordance with current ICMR's national guidelines, it has been decided to discontinue with routine Covid-19 testing,' the circular read
 "AIIMS discontinues Covid tests before inpatient hospitalisations, surgeries")
10 mn adolescents fully vaccinated against Covid-19: Mansukh Mandaviya
Over 5.04 crore beneficiaries in the age group of 15-18 years have been administered the first dose of vaccine
 "10 mn adolescents fully vaccinated against Covid-19: Mansukh Mandaviya")
Global Covid case count declines 17% in latest week; 7% drop in deaths: WHO
The prevalence of the omicron variant has increased globally and is now detected in almost all countries, WHO said
 "Global Covid case count declines 17% in latest week; 7% drop in deaths: WHO")
Pfizer to rake in earnings of over $100 bn in Covid vax & antiviral pill
On Tuesday, the company revealed its fourth quarter earnings and revenue projections for 2022 where it said it estimates it will earn up to $102 billion in sales next year, which would be a new record
 "Pfizer to rake in earnings of over $100 bn in Covid vax & antiviral pill")
Data story: India logs 71,365 new cases; active cases drop below 900,000
India has so far administered 1,708,706,705 vaccine doses. That is 4028.92 per cent of its total caseload, and 121.95 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 71,365 new cases; active cases drop below 900,000")
Covid-19 pandemic: Tripura logs 34 new cases and one more death
Altogether 68 coronavirus patients have been migrated to other states
Covid restrictions to be eased in Kerala; schools to function normally
The COVID-19 evaluation meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has instructed the schools to get ready by this month's end
 "Covid restrictions to be eased in Kerala; schools to function normally")
Mumbai reports fewer than 500 Covid cases for 2nd straight day, one death
Mumbai on Tuesday also registered the lowest number of fatalities since January 2 this year when no death on account of the pandemic had been recorded in the city
 "Mumbai reports fewer than 500 Covid cases for 2nd straight day, one death")
LIVE: EAM Jaishankar does not understand his job very well, says Rahul
PM Modi is putting India at risk because he has got a bankrupt foreign policy, says the Congress leader
 "LIVE: EAM Jaishankar does not understand his job very well, says Rahul")
533,000 deaths from Covid-19 pandemic so far: Mandaviya informs RS
He also informed that insurance claims worth Rs 808 crore have been paid under the 'Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package' (PMGKP) insurance scheme
 "533,000 deaths from Covid-19 pandemic so far: Mandaviya informs RS")
Kerala reports 29,471 new Covid cases, 28 deaths in last 24 hours
Daily COVID-19 cases in Kerala saw a slight increase on Tuesday, compared to a day ago, with the state recording 29,471 fresh infections which raised the caseload to 63,23,378
 "Kerala reports 29,471 new Covid cases, 28 deaths in last 24 hours")
ICMR has collected over Rs 171 crore as royalty from Covaxin's sales: Govt
The ICMR has spent around Rs 35 crore in research and development of covid vaccine Covaxin
 "ICMR has collected over Rs 171 crore as royalty from Covaxin's sales: Govt")
Vaccine sales pushes Pfizer beyond expectations in final quarter
Pfizer said Tuesday that it expects adjusted earnings in the new year to range from USD 6.35 to USD 6.55 per share on USD 98 billion to USD 102 billion in revenue
 "Vaccine sales pushes Pfizer beyond expectations in final quarter")
Global studies show Omicron spreads faster than previous variants: Govt
A comparative study carried out by Translational Health Science and Technology Institute has shown that vaccine induced antibodies have reduced ability to neutralize Omicron variant
Mayor hints at unlocking Mumbai by February-end as Covid-19 cases dip
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday hinted that the Maharashtra capital will be unlocked by the end of this month and underlined the need for resumption of all activities
 "Mayor hints at unlocking Mumbai by February-end as Covid-19 cases dip")
Third Covid wave in Telangana almost over, time to end WFH: Official
Dr G. Srinivasa Rao, state director of public health and family welfare said, the third wave which began on December 28 and peaked on January 28 has since been on decline
 "Third Covid wave in Telangana almost over, time to end WFH: Official")
Data story: India logs 67,597 cases; active cases drop below 1-mn mark
India has so far administered 1,702,172,615 vaccine doses. That is 4020.28 per cent of its total caseload, and 121.49 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 67,597 cases; active cases drop below 1-mn mark")
At 686, number of Covid cases in J&K exhibits dipping trend: Officials
The union territory also reported six deaths due to the virus in the past 24 hours, they added
