Page 92 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Hospitalisation rate lower for Omicron than Delta variant: UK study
COVID-19 infections with the Omicron variant of coronavirus are less likely to result in hospitalisation compared to the Delta strain, according to early results from a study conducted in the UK
 "Hospitalisation rate lower for Omicron than Delta variant: UK study")
India reports 7,495 fresh Covid cases, Omicron tally reaches at 236
India registered 7,495 fresh Covid-19 cases and 434 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Thursday morning
 "India reports 7,495 fresh Covid cases, Omicron tally reaches at 236")
Tech major Lenovo shuns 'CES 2022' in-person amid Omicron threat
Tech major Lenovo has joined a growing list of companies that have decided not to attend the 'CES 2022' in-person, as the Omicron variant spreads fast across the globe, especially in the US
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Global Covid caseload tops 277.1 mn, deaths surge to over 5.37 million
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 277.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.37 million and vaccinations to over 8.79 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.
 "Global Covid caseload tops 277.1 mn, deaths surge to over 5.37 million")
Malaysia reports 3,519 Covid-19 infections, 29 more deaths in 24 hrs
Malaysia reported 3,519 new Covid-19 infections as of midnight Wednesday, bringing the national total to 2,728,203, the health ministry said.
 "Malaysia reports 3,519 Covid-19 infections, 29 more deaths in 24 hrs")
Omicron may not be the final variant, but it may be the last of concern
The disease might very likely be mild as some past exposure creates immunity that reduces the likelihood of hospitalisation and death
S Korea reports new daily high for Covid deaths amid hospital beds shortage
South Korea has set a new record for daily COVID-19 deaths as it struggles to resolve a shortage of hospital beds amid weeks of surging cases
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US President Biden tries Covid cajoling, avoids new decrees that divide
President Joe Biden's message to the American people on confronting omicron comes with a heavy dose of cajoling ,while some other countries are issuing edicts to their citizens as Omicron takes over
 "US President Biden tries Covid cajoling, avoids new decrees that divide")
District of Columbia imposes Covid vaccine mandates, intensified protocols
The District of Columbia government is imposing a series of Covid vaccine mandates as it intensifies virus protocols as cases surge
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Asian shares advance, dollar soft as markets decide Omicron fallout limited
A global share rally continued in early Asian trading on Thursday and the safe haven dollar was on the back foot
 "Asian shares advance, dollar soft as markets decide Omicron fallout limited")
Canada's daily Covid cases continue rising as it logs 10,804 new infections
Canada reported 10,804 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday morning, bringing the cumulative total to 1,920,079 cases with 30,097 deaths
Spain to adopt mask-wearing outdoors amid record coronavirus surge
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez is convening a special Cabinet meeting Thursday to pass a law by decree that makes it mandatory to wear masks outdoors, amid a record surge in COVID-19 cases
Australian state sees major spike in Omicron cases, hospitalisation
Australia on Thursday reported a major spike in coronavirus infections, a day after Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejected lockdowns or mask mandates to slow the spread of the omicron variant
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Dollar droops as optimism on economic outlook saps demand for haven assets
The safe-haven dollar languished near an almost one-week low against its major peers as investors adopted a more optimistic stance about the global economic outlook
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PM Modi to hold review meeting today over Covid-19 situation in nation
Amid the emergence and spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting to review the pandemic situation in the country
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Oil prices rally on inventory drawdown, casting Omicron caution to the wind
Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a larger-than-expected drawdown in US inventories
 "Oil prices rally on inventory drawdown, casting Omicron caution to the wind")
Telangana reports 14 new Omicron cases, state tally rises to 38
Telangana reported 14 new cases of the new COVID variant, Omicron in the last 24 hours, according to the state health department.
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US FDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral pill for people aged 12
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday (local time) authorized Pfizer's Paxlovid COVID-19 pill for high-risk people aged 12 and over to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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Mamata not given chance to speak during CMs' meeting with PM: Report
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was on Wednesday made to wait for over two hours during a virtual meeting with PM Narendra Modi but was not given a chance to speak
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UK to offer Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine shots to at-risk children aged 5-11
The UK Health Security Agency allowed the use of smaller doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccines in children aged 5 to 11 who are at a higher risk from the virus
 "UK to offer Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine shots to at-risk children aged 5-11")
