Page 54 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Covid-19: Omicron drives US deaths higher than in fall's delta wave
Omicron is driving the daily American death toll higher than during last fall's delta wave, with deaths likely to keep rising for days or even weeks
 "Covid-19: Omicron drives US deaths higher than in fall's delta wave")
Omicron dominates Covid third wave in Karnataka, minister clarifies
Hours after tweeting on Friday that the Delta variant dominated the Covid third wave in Karnataka, State Health Minister K Sudhakar clarified that it was both Omicron and the Delta strains.
 "Omicron dominates Covid third wave in Karnataka, minister clarifies")
79% founders feel Omicron had little impact on biz, says survey
45% founders confident that they will be able to close funding rounds in 3-6 months
 "79% founders feel Omicron had little impact on biz, says survey")
Covid-19: Himachal Pradesh reports 10 more cases of Omicron variant
Ten more cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been reported in Himachal Pradesh, taking the total count to 25
 "Covid-19: Himachal Pradesh reports 10 more cases of Omicron variant")
Coronavirus pandemic: Mumbai records 1,312 fresh cases and ten deaths
Mumbai on Friday reported 1,312 new coronavirus infections and ten fatalities
 "Coronavirus pandemic: Mumbai records 1,312 fresh cases and ten deaths")
After Pfizer, Moderna starts trial of Omicron-specific Covid vaccine
US drug maker Moderna has started trial of a Covid booster vaccine that specifically targets the Omicron variant, the company has announced.
 "After Pfizer, Moderna starts trial of Omicron-specific Covid vaccine")
India administers precautionary doses to over 10 million on Friday
At the current pace, India will take over 2.5 months to administer precautionary doses
 "India administers precautionary doses to over 10 million on Friday")
Data story: India logs 251,209 cases; steady dip in active cases continues
India has so far administered 1,644,473,216 vaccine doses. That is 4048.16 per cent of its total caseload, and 117.37 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 251,209 cases; steady dip in active cases continues")
Mansukh Mandaviya to review Covid situation in 8 states, UTs on Friday
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will on Friday review the Covid situation and the public health preparedness to tackle the omicron spread
 "Mansukh Mandaviya to review Covid situation in 8 states, UTs on Friday")
Omicron in 79% of samples from Delhi sequenced in January, shows data
The Omicron variant of coronavirus has been found in 79 per cent of the samples from Delhi sequenced between January 1 and January 23, data showed
 "Omicron in 79% of samples from Delhi sequenced in January, shows data")
Covid cases plateauing in parts but keep guard up: Health Ministry
In metros such as Delhi and Mumbai, the positivity rate has been declining over the last week
Covid LIVE: TN schools to re-open on Feb 1; Kerala logs 51,739 new cases
Tamil Nadu govt announces reopening of physical classes for students of standard 1 to 12 from Feb 1, decides to lift night curfew from Jan 28
 "Covid LIVE: TN schools to re-open on Feb 1; Kerala logs 51,739 new cases")
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 gradually increasing in India: Centre
The prevalence of Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 is gradually increasing in India, said Sujeet Kumar Singh, Director, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), here on Thursday.
 "Omicron sub-variant BA.2 gradually increasing in India: Centre")
Two-thirds of Omicron cases are from reinfections, says UK study
About 65 per cent Omicron cases are from reinfection, according to a study based in England.
 "Two-thirds of Omicron cases are from reinfections, says UK study")
Current anti-Covid pills work well against Omicron, shows study
A new study has found the drugs behind the new pills to treat COVID-19 remain very effective against the Omicron variant of the virus in lab tests.
 "Current anti-Covid pills work well against Omicron, shows study")
New research hints at 4 factors that may increase chances of long Covid
The study found four factors that could be identified early in a person's coronavirus infection that appeared to correlate with increased risk of having lasting symptoms weeks later
 "New research hints at 4 factors that may increase chances of long Covid")
Data story: India logs 286,384 cases; daily positivity rate jumps to 19.6%
India has so far administered 1,638,439,207 vaccine doses. That is 4087.4 per cent of its total caseload, and 116.94 per cent of its population
Covishield, Covaxin prices likely to be capped at Rs 275 per dose
Additional Rs 150 could be service charge; regular market nod expected soon
Madhya Pradesh reports 9,966 fresh coronavirus cases and 8 deaths
The Covid-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh rose to 9,24,161 on Wednesday after detection of 9,966 new cases, while death toll increased to 10,591
 "Madhya Pradesh reports 9,966 fresh coronavirus cases and 8 deaths")
Immune response induced by Omicron effectively neutralise Delta: ICMR study
An ICMR study has demonstrated that individuals infected with Omicron have significant immune response which could neutralise not only the Omicron, but also other variants of concern
 "Immune response induced by Omicron effectively neutralise Delta: ICMR study")
