Page 91 - Latest Updates on Omicron
US stocks end at record high, oil prices rise as Omicron fears abate
Stocks rose broadly on the last trading day of the week ahead of a long Christmas weekend in the United States, after data showing consumer spending rose 0.6% last month
 "US stocks end at record high, oil prices rise as Omicron fears abate")
Uttarakhand reports first case of Omicron; authorities warn of night curfew
After the first case of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus was detected in Uttarakhand on Wednesday
 "Uttarakhand reports first case of Omicron; authorities warn of night curfew")
Postpone UP polls, ban rallies: Allahabad HC urges ECI, PM Modi on Omicron
Amid the COVID variant Omicron scare, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday requested the Election Commission of India to immediately postpone the Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh for 1-2 months
 "Postpone UP polls, ban rallies: Allahabad HC urges ECI, PM Modi on Omicron")
Bangkok cancels official new year events amid fear of Omicron
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that it will cancel all of its new year countdown events due to potentially rapid spread of the Omicron strain of Covid-19.
 "Bangkok cancels official new year events amid fear of Omicron")
Night curfew back in Madhya Pradesh amid Omicron fear, 3rd wave fear
The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to impose a night curfew between 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. across the state Thursday onwards amid a growing fear of a possible third Covid-19 wave
 "Night curfew back in Madhya Pradesh amid Omicron fear, 3rd wave fear")
US sets shorter coronavirus isolation rules for health workers
Federal officials on Thursday loosened rules that call on health care workers to stay out of work for 10 days if they test positive
 "US sets shorter coronavirus isolation rules for health workers")
Top Headlines: Card tokenisation extended; no off-budget borrowing this yr
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour.
 "Top Headlines: Card tokenisation extended; no off-budget borrowing this yr")
Delhi market associations asked to put up 'no mask, no entry' boards
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) issued an advisory to the market associations in the city to put up boards saying "no mask, no entry"
 "Delhi market associations asked to put up 'no mask, no entry' boards")
Covishield third jab works against Omicron variant, says Oxford
If the vaccine is recommended for use as a booster against Omicron, it may significantly boost the demand for Covishield in India
 "Covishield third jab works against Omicron variant, says Oxford")
DCGI seeks more data from SII over emergency authorisation for Covovax
'The apex drug regulator has also asked the SII to provide details on Matrix component used in the vaccine,' an official source said
 "DCGI seeks more data from SII over emergency authorisation for Covovax")
Omicron variant may double risk of getting infected on planes, says IATA
The new strain is highly transmissible and has become dominant in a matter of weeks, accounting for more than 70% of all new cases in the U.S. alone.
 "Omicron variant may double risk of getting infected on planes, says IATA")
Before the third wave
The vaccine policy urgently needs revision
 "Before the third wave")
LIVE: Govt is alert, taking proactive action, says PM at Covid review meet
Centre on Thursday in an advisory cautioned states to observe all precautions and don't let the guard down in view of the rise in Omicron variant cases
 "LIVE: Govt is alert, taking proactive action, says PM at Covid review meet")
Maharashtra sees 23 new cases of Omicron variant; state's tally reaches 88
This is the highest number of such cases reported in a day till now
 "Maharashtra sees 23 new cases of Omicron variant; state's tally reaches 88")
Market wrap: Third straight day of gains for Sensex; Nifty tops 17,000
MedPlus Health sees bumper debut, lists at 31% premium; Infosys hits new all-time high, stock ends higher for third session, analysts bullish on IndiGo and SpiceJet despite travel curbs
 "Market wrap: Third straight day of gains for Sensex; Nifty tops 17,000")
DATA STORY: Death toll rises to 478,759; active cases see minor spike
India has so far administered 1,396,976,774 vaccine doses. That is 4018.22 per cent of its total caseload, and 99.86 per cent of its population
Centre asks states to consider imposing local curbs ahead of festive season
'Don't let your guard down,' Centre tells states while reviewing Covid preparedness in states/UTs in view of Omicron variant
 "Centre asks states to consider imposing local curbs ahead of festive season")
Two doses and a booster of Sinovac fail to protect against Omicron: Study
Two doses of the BioNTech shot, known as Comirnaty, was also insufficient, though adding a booster of the same type raised protection to adequate levels, the researchers said in a statement
 "Two doses and a booster of Sinovac fail to protect against Omicron: Study")
Covid: Omicron less likely to put you in the hospital, say studies
The growing body of research provides preliminary reassurance that the omicron wave that's inundating many parts of the world and sparking new records may be comparatively less dangerous than delta
 "Covid: Omicron less likely to put you in the hospital, say studies")
Asian shares gain, dollar slips as Omicron Covid-19 fears recede
European markets were also heading towards a positive open, with pan-region Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.45% and FTSE futures 0.45% higher.
 "Asian shares gain, dollar slips as Omicron Covid-19 fears recede")
