Page 97 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Covid: Delhi govt converts 4 pvt hospitals into Omicron dedicated centres
The Delhi government on Saturday converted four private hospitals into dedicated centres for the treatment of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron
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DATA STORY: India records 7,145 cases; death toll rises to 477,158
India has so far administered 1,366,605,173 vaccine doses. That is 3934.57 per cent of its total caseload, and 97.69 per cent of its population
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Omicron variant rewrites the Covid-19 pandemic plan for 2022
Even after Covid becomes a more endemic disease, new variants will spawn outbreaks and seasonal surges for years to come
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UK records 93,045 Covid-19 cases as Omicron dominant in London
Omicron is thought to be much more transmissible than Delta and new research suggests the new variant largely evades immunity from past coronavirus infection or two vaccine doses
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12 new Omicron cases in Maharashtra, Delhi; RT-PCR test must in 6 metros
With the detection of these new cases, the total number of Omicron cases in the country has risen to 57
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Omicron: Europe-like surge may mean 1.4 mn cases a day, says V K Paul
The Omicron variant has spread to 91 countries with more than 27,000 cases detected worldwide
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Hawkish stance, Covid worries rattle markets; investors lose Rs 4.6 trn
Nifty ends below 17,000 mark, Sensex sees biggest decline since December 6
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These states need to expedite Covid vaccination as quickly as possible
They have not even covered 50% of their senior population with two doses, while only a handful have comfortably covered half of the young populace
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India's Omicron Covid count crosses 100; avoid mass gatherings, says Centre
The Centre also warned it is likely that the spread of the new variant will outpace the Delta variant where there is community transmission
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Warily eyeing omicron variant, Christmas revellers curb celebrations
The already beleaguered travel and tourism industry is being particularly hammered, as restrictions to curb the spread of omicron are adding to the gloom during the crucial holiday season
LIVE: WHO approves Covovax for emergency use; 8 new Omicron cases in Maha
'This is yet another milestone in our fight against COVID-19, Covovax is now WHO approved for emergency use, showing excellent safety and efficacy,' tweets Serum CEO
DATA STORY: Delhi's case tally seeing steady rise as Omicron threat looms
India has so far administered 1,359,996,267 vaccine doses. That is 3916.35 per cent of its total caseload, and 97.22 per cent of its population
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Soaring Covid infections rattle Europe, fuel dread about holidays
Soaring infections in Britain driven in part by the omicron variant rattled Europe on Thursday, prompting new restrictions on the Continent and fuelling a familiar dread on both sides of the Atlantic
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Oil prices head for flat week on Omicron Covid variant uncertainty
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 17 cents, or 0.2%, to $72.21 a barrel at 0155 GMT. Brent crude futures fell 11 cents, or 0.2%, to $74.91 a barrel.
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CDC panel recommends Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines over J&J shot
It's an unusual move and the CDC's director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, must decide whether to accept the panel's advice
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Egypt approves administration of third coronavirus vaccine booster shots
There are 64.5 million ready shots, enough for everyone in the targeted group aged 12 years and above, according to Abdel-Ghaffar
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Omicron drives new coronavirus wave spreading across South Africa
The omicron variant is driving the current surge, as it's responsible for more than 90% of the new daily cases, scientists say, citing tests
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Booster shots for 40+ and frontline workers to cost govt another Rs 10k cr
If booster shots are given on priority, the pace of vaccination may slow further. In the worst case scenario, the country will take till mid-March to vaccinate its entire adult population partially.
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Omicron LIVE: 5 more cases detected in Karnataka; India's tally at 83
2 of the 5 new cases are from Delhi, says Karanataka Health Minister
DATA STORY: India logs 7,974 new cases; death toll rises to 476,478
India has so far administered 1,346,114,483 vaccine doses. That is 3895.71 per cent of its total caseload, and 96.69 per cent of its population
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