Page 89 - Latest Updates on Omicron
DATA STORY: India logs 7,189 new cases; death toll rises to 479,520
India has so far administered 1,410,126,404 vaccine doses. That is 4054.43 per cent of its total caseload, and 100.8 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 7,189 new cases; death toll rises to 479,520")
India records 7,189 new Covid-19 cases, Omicron tally rises to 415
India has logged 7,189 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Saturday.
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Omicron patients likely need up to 70% less hospital care, says report
People getting infected with Omicron are 50 per cent to 70 per cent less likely to need hospital care compared with previous Covid-19 variants, says an analysis.
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Shorter Covid isolation time for US health workers amid staff shortages
The US CDC has shortened the isolation periods for healthcare workers infected with Covid-19, due to hospital staff shortages
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Thailand records 1st cluster of Omicron variant in Kalasin province
Thailand reported its first cluster of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in the northeastern Kalasin province, health officials said on Friday.
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Canada's Covid-19 caseload surpasses 1.95 million; death toll at 30,139
Canada reported 11,304 new COVID-19 cases Friday afternoon, raising the cumulative total to 1,957,058 cases with 30,139 deaths
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Biden's first Christmas in White House made sombre by Covid pandemic
Beyond the impact on Biden's first Christmas in office, the virus and its variants largely put the kibosh on the entire White House social scene for 2021
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Global Covid caseload tops 278.8 mn as deaths surge to more than 5.39 mn
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 278.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.39 million and vaccinations to over 8.88 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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California nears 5 million coronavirus cases as Omicron becomes dominant
California health officials say the omicron variant is evident in 50 per cent to 70 per cent of new coronavirus cases in parts of the most populous state heading into the holidays
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Singapore increasing virus managing facilities amid fear of Omicron surge
Singapore is planning to nearly double the number of designated facilities for close contacts of Covid-19 patients in preparation for a possible surge in cases due to the Omicron variant
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Many US churches cancel in-person Christmas services as Covid cases surge
Amid the surge of coronavirus cases across the U.S., numerous churches have cancelled in-person Christmas services, disappointing pastors and churchgoers who consider them an annual highlight.
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Tamil Nadu issues fresh norms in wake of looming threat from Omicron
Tamil Nadu on Friday issued a fresh set of comprehensive guidelines following the emergence of Omicron strain of the coronavirus and said that the norms should be strictly adhered to.
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Top Headlines: Night curfews return; FMCG firms ready to deal with issues
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour.
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UK logs record 122,186 new Covid cases amid glimmer of Christmas hope
The UK on Friday recorded another daily Covid-19 infection high at 122,186, up from 119,789 cases the previous day
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Covid-19 pandemic: Maharashtra records 1,410 cases and 12 deaths
The recovery rate in the state is 97.69 per cent. The case fatality rate is 2.12 per cent
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Sarojini Nagar market to operate on odd-even basis on December 25, 26
It was decided unanimously by all Market Trade Associations in the meeting held on 24 December 2021
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AP reports two more Omicron cases, tally at 4; logs 94 new Covid infections
As many as 62 samples from AP have been sent to the CCMB for genome sequencing
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Omicron: TN CM Stalin appeals to people to strictly toe Covid-19 norms
People who are yet to be vaccinated should get their dose in camps being held by local bodies and the health department
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Gujarat: Night curfew time extended by two hours in eight major cities
Gujarat has seen a surge in coronavirus cases of late
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Omicron surge: United and Delta cancel hundreds of Christmas flights
Delta said its cancellations were due to a combination of reasons, including potential inclement weather in some places and the impact of omicron
