Page 66 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Top headlines: Govt to allow FDI in LIC, auto firms stare at muted Q3
Nifty50 firms' combined net profit seen rising 25% in third quarter. More in today's top headlines
 "Top headlines: Govt to allow FDI in LIC, auto firms stare at muted Q3")
EU ends travel ban imposed on flights from southern Africa due to Omicron
The European Union ended travel restrictions on flights from southern Africa well over a month after imposing them
 "EU ends travel ban imposed on flights from southern Africa due to Omicron")
Covid-19 pandemic: Omicron spread may disrupt growth momentum, says IBA
Impact may not be severe as first, second waves
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Omicron spread may disrupt growth momentum, says IBA")
Omicron impact: Demand for health insurance products picks up pace
Recent data suggests that non-life insurers have settled more than 2.75 million Covid health claims
 "Omicron impact: Demand for health insurance products picks up pace")
5-10% of active Covid-19 cases currently require hospitalisation: Govt
Situation dynamic, could change rapidly: Health secretary warns
 "5-10% of active Covid-19 cases currently require hospitalisation: Govt")
Omicron spread: Booster dose takes off, day 1 nears 1-million mark
Over 930,000 people receive precautionary third shot of Covid-19 vaccine
 "Omicron spread: Booster dose takes off, day 1 nears 1-million mark")
Only high-risk contacts of Covid patients need to be tested: ICMR
The ICMR Advisory on Purposive Testing Strategy for Covid-19 said individuals undertaking inter-state domestic travel also do not need to get tested
 "Only high-risk contacts of Covid patients need to be tested: ICMR")
Covid LIVE: TN extends curbs till Jan 31; Karnataka CM tests positive
People in Tamil Nadu not to be allowed in all places of worship between January 14 and January 18
 "Covid LIVE: TN extends curbs till Jan 31; Karnataka CM tests positive")
More cases of back pain with Omicron after recovery, say experts
While back pain has been a common symptom of viral diseases, doctors are witnessing an increase in the case of severe back pain among Omicron patients, even after recovery.
 "More cases of back pain with Omicron after recovery, say experts")
Covid: 5%-10% of active cases needed hospitalisation so far, says govt
The situation is dynamic and evolving, the need for hospitalisation may change rapidly, says govt
 "Covid: 5%-10% of active cases needed hospitalisation so far, says govt")
Night curfew back in Andhra Pradesh as Covid-19 cases continue to rise
The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday decided to clamp the Covid curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM afresh in view of the spurt in number of cases over the past few days
 "Night curfew back in Andhra Pradesh as Covid-19 cases continue to rise")
BMC must ensure citizens are safe from Omicron variant, says Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court said the BMC must not leave any stone unturned in ensuring people of the metropolis remained safe from the rapidly rising number of cases caused by the new Omicron variant
 "BMC must ensure citizens are safe from Omicron variant, says Bombay HC")
No lockdown in Delhi, DDMA mulls stricter Covid curbs to check virus spread
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority decided not to impose lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19 and discussed further restrictions
 "No lockdown in Delhi, DDMA mulls stricter Covid curbs to check virus spread")
Karnataka CM flays state Congress President for refusing Covid test
Basavaraj Bommai on Monday flayed state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar for refusing to undergo Covid-19 tests
 "Karnataka CM flays state Congress President for refusing Covid test")
Covid-19 forces Sports Authority of India to shut its training centres
The Sports Authority of India on Monday confirmed that it has decided to close its 67 training centres due to the rising COVID-19 cases in the country.
 "Covid-19 forces Sports Authority of India to shut its training centres")
Omicron variant: Germany to study reliability of rapid antigen-test
German researchers are set to study how far rapid antigen tests are able to detect the highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid-19, reports said.
 "Omicron variant: Germany to study reliability of rapid antigen-test")
'Deltacron' a lab contamination, not a new variant, says UK virologist
After a scientist in Cyprus claimed that his team has identified a new Covid variant - 'Deltacron', a UK-based virologist termed it a "lab contamination" and not a new strain.
 "'Deltacron' a lab contamination, not a new variant, says UK virologist")
School, colleges in Rajasthan to remain shut till Jan 30 amid Covid surge
In the wake of the rising Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has the announced closure of all schools and colleges till January 30.
 "School, colleges in Rajasthan to remain shut till Jan 30 amid Covid surge")
India records 179,723 Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs; Omicron tally at 4,033
India saw a single-day rise of 1,79,723 coronavirus infections taking the total tally to 3,57,07,727, including 4,033 cases of the Omicron variant
Data story: Positivity rate at 13.3%; Bengal reports massive spike in cases
India has so far administered 1,519,405,951 vaccine doses. That is 4255.11 per cent of its total caseload, and 108.61 per cent of its population
 "Data story: Positivity rate at 13.3%; Bengal reports massive spike in cases")
