Page 82 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Asia share markets get off a listless start as tough year ticks down
Asian share markets got off to a listless start as the spread of Omicron clouded what is the last trading day of the year for many exchanges around the globe
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Greece tightens measures as daily Covid-19 cases triple in 48 hours
Greece's government implemented further protection measures against Covid-19 as the number of new cases tripled in 48 hours
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Spain reduces Covid-19 quarantine to ease pressure on health service
Quarantine for people in Spain who have asymptomatic cases of Covid-19 was reduced from 10 days to seven to relieve pressure on public health service.
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Despite Omicron surge, tourists flock to Goa for New Year celebrations
Despite the recent Omicron surge, tourists from different parts of the country are flocking to Goa for New Year celebrations as there is no night curfew here.
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Covid-19: Manipur govt imposes night curfew from 9 pm to 4 am
In light of the rising Omicron cases in the country, the Manipur government on Wednesday imposed night curfew from 9 pm to 4 am.
10 new Omicron cases reported in Andhra Pradesh, case tally now 16
Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday reported 10 new cases of coronavirus variant Omicron with which the total case tally in the state rose to 16
Global equities waver, oil up as investors weigh Omicron impact
By Katanga Johnson and Abhinav Ramnarayan
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European countries tighten Covid measures to tackle Omicron surge
Just days before New Year's eve, some European countries have been forced to take stricter measures to cope with surging Covid-19 cases of the Omicron variant.
South Africa reinstates Covid contact tracing, quarantine requirements
South Africa on Wednesday brought back the requirements of contact tracing and quarantine under certain circumstances amid rising Covid-19 cases
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Don't panic, but be vigilant: AIIMS Director Dr Guleria amid Omicron scare
AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday advised people "not to panic, but to be vigilant" while extending New Year greetings
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Indices snap two-day winning streak amid profit-booking, Omicron scare
Going forward, analysts said investors should be cautious due to Omicron and interest-rate concerns
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Scientists identify antibodies that can block Omicron, other Covid variants
Scientists have identified antibodies that neutralise Omicron and other variants of coronavirus by targeting areas that remain essentially unchanged as the virus mutates.
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Covid LIVE: Mumbai, Delhi again report sharp rise in daily new cases
2,510 new Covid cases reported in Mumbai on Wednesday, 82% higher than Tuesday, while Delhi reports 86% jump at 923 new infections
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Covid: Andhra Pradesh reports 10 more Omicron cases, tally reaches 16
In a big surge in Omicron cases in Andhra Pradesh, 10 infections of the new variant of Covid-19 were detected in a single day on Wednesday.
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Covid: Five more Omicron cases detected in Bengal, tally rises to 11
At least five more persons in West Bengal tested positive for Omicron on Wednesday, taking the total number of patients infected by the new variant of coronavirus in the state to 11
Rapid antigen tests have reduced sensitivity against Omicron: US FDA
Although rapid antigen tests can detect the Omicron variant it may be less sensitive, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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RAI dubs Delhi govt Covid restriction measures as 'partial lockdown'
Retailers Association of India (RAI) dubbed as 'a partial lockdown' the Delhi government's restrictions on shops, restaurants and malls amid the spread of the Omicron variant
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Israel facing unprecedented Covid wave triggered by Omicron: PM Bennett
Israel is facing an "unprecedented" wave of the Covid-19 pandemic triggered by the new Omicron variant, said Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
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DATA STORY: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi see steep spike in new cases
India has so far administered 1,431,535,641 vaccine doses. That is 4112.55 per cent of its total caseload, and 102.33 per cent of its population
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Asia keeps Omicron variant at bay, but a surge may be inevitable
Strict quarantine rules for arrivals and widespread mask wearing have helped slow the spread of the highly contagious variant in Asia
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