Page 80 - Latest Updates on Omicron
India reports 16,764 new COVID-19 cases, Omicron tally surges to 1,270
India on Friday reported 16,764 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 days, a surge for the third day which has pushed the country's coronavirus tally to 34,838,804.
 "India reports 16,764 new COVID-19 cases, Omicron tally surges to 1,270")
New York logs 74,207 new Covid-19 cases, breaks all single-day record
In the past 24 hours, New York State reported 74,207 new Covid-19 cases, breaking its single-day record for a second straight day
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China halts dragon fruit imports from Vietnam over Covid-19 concerns
China has imposed a four-week ban on dragon fruit imports from Vietnam after detecting COVID-19 in some previous shipments.
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Nagaland reports three new Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 32,191
Nagaland's COVID-19 caseload rose to 32,191 on Thursday after the state reported three new cases, a health official said.
Turkey rolls out local Covid-19 vaccine amid surge in Omicron cases
Turkey has started to roll out its first locally developed Covid-19 vaccine Turkovac, while the Omicron variant becomes widespread across the country.
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Global stocks retreat from gains as investors reassess Covid look-ahead
MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe shed 0.15%, while the pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.15%.
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Number of Omicron cases in Germany continues to rise rapidly
Covid-19 infections with the Omicron variant in Germany surged by 3,619 or 28 per cent within one day to a total of 16,748, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases has said.
Covid-19: New 'surge hubs' to be set up in UK amid Omicron variant wave
A number of new "surge hubs" are to be set up in Britain as the country's NHS goes on a "war footing" in preparation for a wave of Omicron hospital admissions, health authorities said
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Maharashtra govt announces fresh curbs in wake of rising Covid cases
In view of rising Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government on Thursday announced fresh curbs on attendance at weddings, social, political, religious events and funerals.
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Italy sets new Covid cases record, surpassing 100,000 for first time
Italy reported 126,888 new cases of coronavirus, the first time the country has recorded more than 100,000 cases in one day.
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More than 2,800 flights cancelled, 12,000 delayed globally on Thursday
More than 2,800 flights were cancelled and nearly 12,000 more were delayed around the world on Thursday as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus caused staff shortages at airlines
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Gujarat records 573 Covid-19 cases, no new Omicron infection, 2 deaths
Gujarat reported 573 new cases of coronavirus during the last 24 hours, taking the tally of positive cases in the state to 8,31,078
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Community spread of Omicron variant can overwhelm hospitals: Experts
Senior doctors warned that though data suggests that Omicron variant causes mild infection, there is a need to remain watchful as a community spread can still strain hospitals.
Patna resident becomes first to be afflicted with Omicron in Bihar
A 26-year-old resident of Patna, who had recently visited Delhi and met a relative upon return from abroad, has been found to be infected with Omicron variant of Covid
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Spain registers record 161,688 new Covid-19 cases over past 24 hours
Spain has confirmed 1,61,688 new coronavirus cases within the past 24 hours, marking thus the largest daily increase since the start of the pandemic, the national Ministry of Health said.
Chile reports decrease in Covid-19 cases, warns of Omicron rebound
Chile reduced the number of Covid-19 infections in the last two weeks by 18 per cent, however experts are not ruling out an increase in infections due to the Omicron variant.
Maharashtra reports jump in cases with 5,368 new Covid-19 infections
In a major spike, Maharashtra on Thursday reported 5,368 new coronavirus infections and 198 cases of the Omicron variant, the state health department said.
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Omicron scare: Amid sudden Covid-19 surge, Centre flags eight states
West Bengal bans flights from UK; nearly 50% fresh cases in Delhi of Omicron
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Risk-taker gets a booster dose: Meet Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute
SII invests 90-95 per cent of its profits every year to build capacities
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Big steps forward
New authorisations should boost India's fight against Covid
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