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India records 9,765 new Covid infections, active cases increase to 99,763

With 9,765 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,46,06,541

Will new strain Omicron be more contagious than Delta: Virologist explains

The omicron variant has 50 mutations overall, with 32 mutations on the spike protein alone

First Omicron case in US adds to global concerns over new Covid variant

Fears over the impact of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus rose on Thursday after the first case was reported in the United States

Vaccination is critical: Mysteries of omicron could take weeks to untangle

A pandemic-weary world faces weeks of confusing uncertainty as countries restrict travel and take other steps to halt the newest potentially risky coronavirus mutant

Singapore researchers test 'smart bandage' for remote recovery via app

Researchers in Singapore have developed a smart bandage to enable patients to have chronic wounds monitored remotely via an app on a mobile device, potentially saving them visits to the doctor.

Current Covid vaccines can likely protect from omicron: BioNTech CEO

The current generation of Covid-19 vaccines probably will still protect against severe disease in people infected by the omicron variant, BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin said.

South Korea's daily Covid-19 infections exceed 5,000 for first time

South Korea's daily jump in coronavirus infections exceeded 5,000 for the first time since the start of the pandemic, as a delta-driven surge also pushed hospitalisations and deaths to record highs. With the spread threatening to overwhelm hospital capacities, health experts have called for officials to reimpose stricter social distancing rules that were eased last month to soften the pandemic's impact on the economy. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said most of the new 5,123 cases reported Wednesday came from the capital Seoul and its surrounding metropolitan region, where officials earlier said more than 80 percent of intensive care units designated for COVID-19 patients were already occupied. More than 720 virus patients were in serious or critical condition, also marking a new high. The country's fatalities reached 3,658 after seeing between 30 and 50 deaths a day in recent weeks. The KDCA also said health workers are conducting genetic sequencing tests on a cou

India reports 6,990 new Covid cases, fewer than 10,000 for 4th straight day

India reported 6,990 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, below the 10,000-mark for fourth consecutive day

Covid long-haulers may experience breathing issues, chronic fatigue: Study

Many long-haul COVID-19 patients have chronic fatigue syndrome and other breathing issues months after their initial diagnosis, according to a study.

New Zealand reports 134 new community cases of Covid-19 Delta variant

New Zealand reported 134 new Delta variant cases of Covid-19 in the community on Tuesday

Global risk from new coronavirus variant Omicron 'very high', warns WHO

The World Health Organization says the global risk from the omicron variant of the coronavirus is very high based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with severe consequences. The UN health agency, in a technical memo to member states, says "considerable uncertainties remain about the new variant that was first detected in southern Africa. But it says the likelihood of possible further spread around the world is high.

Covid is not done with us: Nations rush to contain new variant 'Omicron'

Taking an act-now-ask-questions-later approach, countries around the world slammed their doors shut again to try to keep the new omicron variant at bay

Thermo Fisher says its Covid-19 tests accurately detect Omicron variant

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc said on Monday its Covid-19 diagnostic tests can accurately detect the new coronavirus variant Omicron

India reports 8,309 new Covid infections; active cases decline to 1,03,859

With 8,309 people testing positive for the coronavirus infection in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,45,80,832

Parts of northern China tighten curbs as new Covid cases flare up

The new resurgence is tiny relative to many outbreaks overseas, and national officials specified that China does not aim for remaining at zero cases.

New Covid variant 'Omicron' cases increase as world rushes to learn more

Cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in countries on opposite sides of the world and many governments rushed to close their borders

S Korea Covid cases rise as Seoul metropolitan area sees cluster infections

The recent resurgence in Covid cases in Korea could be attributed to cluster infections in the Seoul metropolitan area

Not yet clear if Omicron more transmissible, causes severe disease: WHO

WHO said it is not yet clear whether the newly-detected coronavirus variant Omicron is more transmissible or causes more severe disease compared to other variants.

S Africa orders lowest lockdown level after detection of new Covid variant

South Africa will remain on the lowest 'Level One' of its five-level lockdown strategy to fight the Covid-19 pandemic despite the global panic around the detection of the Omicron variant

Important to be alarmed, no need to panic: Expert on Covid Omicron variant

Following the emergence of the new Covid 'Omicron', an expert said it is important to be alarmed and informed about the variant but there is no need to panic.