Page 71 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Jharkhand reports 3,704 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hours
Jharkhand reported 3,704 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths in the last 24 hours, the state health department informed on Thursday.
 "Jharkhand reports 3,704 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hours")
West Bengal reports 15,421 fresh Covid-19 cases, 19 more deaths
West Bengal reported 15,421 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, said the state health department on Thursday.
 "West Bengal reports 15,421 fresh Covid-19 cases, 19 more deaths")
Odisha logs 2,703 new COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day spike in 6 months
Odisha on Friday registered its biggest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases in six months as 2,703 more people tested positive for the infection, a health bulletin said.
 "Odisha logs 2,703 new COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day spike in 6 months")
Odisha reports its first and India's second death linked to Omicron variant
Odisha on Thursday reported its first and the country's second Omicron-related death.
 "Odisha reports its first and India's second death linked to Omicron variant")
24 new cases push Covid-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar to 7,848
The COVID-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 7,848 on Friday as 24 more people tested positive for the infection, one less than the previous day, a health bulletin said.
Global Covid cases cross grim milestone of 300 mn; deaths over 5.47 mn
Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has surpassed the grim milestone of 300 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.47 million
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'Forever boosting': Why some scientists oppose repeated Covid-19 shots
Everyone should get a booster shot. In the long run, though, doses every few months aren't a viable public health strategy, scientists say
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India records 117,100 new Covid cases, highest 24-hr rise in over 200 days
The single day rise in coronavirus infections was recorded above one lakh after 214 days
 "India records 117,100 new Covid cases, highest 24-hr rise in over 200 days")
Data story: India logs 117,100 cases; positivity rate rises to 7.7%
India has so far administered 1,496,681,156 vaccine doses. That is 4248.75 per cent of its total caseload, and 106.99 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 117,100 cases; positivity rate rises to 7.7%")
Omicron variant of Covid-19 may be less severe, but not 'mild': WHO
During a press briefing, the head of global health body said that at present, 109 countries would miss out on fully vaccinating 70 per cent of their populations by the start of July 2022
 "Omicron variant of Covid-19 may be less severe, but not 'mild': WHO")
New Covid cases increase sharply as new deaths decreased worldwide: WHO
The global number of new Covid-19 cases increased sharply by 71 per cent last week compared to the previous week, but the number of new deaths decreased by 10 per cent, the WHO has said.
 "New Covid cases increase sharply as new deaths decreased worldwide: WHO")
Gold edges higher as WHO categorises Omicron variant as not 'mild'
Gold inched up on Friday, hovering close to a two-week low hit in the previous session, after the chief of WHO said the Omicron variant cannot be considered 'mild'
 "Gold edges higher as WHO categorises Omicron variant as not 'mild'")
Top headlines: Doctors, nurses prep for 3rd wave; EC set to give poll dates
Centre seeks relaxation in promoter shareholding cap for IDBI Bank sale. More in today's top headlines
 "Top headlines: Doctors, nurses prep for 3rd wave; EC set to give poll dates")
Maharashtra, Delhi, among 6 Covid worst-hit states major concern for India
In the last one week, six states - Maharashtra, West Bengal, Delhi, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka - have reported a massive spike in the active Covid cases
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Omicron spread: Daily Covid-19 cases set to cross 100,000 mark in India
Positivity rate above 6.4%; Centre asks states to re-establish district control rooms
Covid LIVE: Maharashtra reports 36,265 new cases in a day; 15,097 in Delhi
Maharashtra's Omicron tally reaches 876, while Mumbai's active caseload stands at 79,260
 "Covid LIVE: Maharashtra reports 36,265 new cases in a day; 15,097 in Delhi")
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tests positive for Covid-19
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that he has tested Covid-19 positive and have very mild symptoms.
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Amid Covid surge, Bengal CM makes RT-PCR mandatory for inter-state movement
Mamata Banerjee urged people to abide by the Covid-19 protocol and restrictions imposed by the state government to check the surge in the contagion
 "Amid Covid surge, Bengal CM makes RT-PCR mandatory for inter-state movement")
Covid-19: Omicron variant underwent fundamental changes, reveals study
The Omicron variant has undergone fundamental changes that may explain its spread and disease
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Omicron: CII pitches for coordinated actions by Centre, states
Industry chamber CII pitched for coordinated actions by the Centre and state govts to minimize the impact of Omicron on the economy
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