Page 71 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Bengal reports 18,213 new Covid-19 cases, 18 more deaths on Friday
West Bengal reported 18,213 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2,792 more than the previous day, raising the tally to 17,11,957, a bulletin released by the health department said
 "Bengal reports 18,213 new Covid-19 cases, 18 more deaths on Friday")
India's Covid mortality maybe 6x-7x higher than officially reported: Study
Researchers noted that India's reported Covid death totals are widely believed to be under-reported because of factors like incomplete certification of Covid deaths, misattribution to chronic diseases
 "India's Covid mortality maybe 6x-7x higher than officially reported: Study")
Covid surge: Delhi labs ramp up infra, hire staff as more people get tested
Hiring more staff and ramping up infrastructure are some of the steps being taken by laboratories in Delhi as more people get themselves tested amid a surge in Covid cases
 "Covid surge: Delhi labs ramp up infra, hire staff as more people get tested")
LIVE: 17,335 new Covid cases in Delhi in 24 hours; 20,971 in Mumbai
Number of active cases in Delhi are 39,873
 "LIVE: 17,335 new Covid cases in Delhi in 24 hours; 20,971 in Mumbai")
Goa reports 1,432 Covid-19 cases; positivity rate touches 21.72%
Goa on Friday reported 1,432 Covid-19 cases, with the positivity rate (cases per 100 tests) reaching 21.72%, up from 20.46% a day earlier, a health department official said
 "Goa reports 1,432 Covid-19 cases; positivity rate touches 21.72%")
Covid-19: 25 new cases of omicron variant detected in Kerala on Friday
Kerala on Friday logged 25 fresh cases of Omicron taking the total number of persons infected with this new variant of COVID-19 to 305, the state health department said here.
 "Covid-19: 25 new cases of omicron variant detected in Kerala on Friday")
Rajasthan govt tightens rules, announces penalty to control Covid-19
The Rajasthan government on Friday said those organising events in violation of Covid-19 guidelines will be penalised
 "Rajasthan govt tightens rules, announces penalty to control Covid-19")
Delta to Omicron: Looking back at Covid-19 pandemic's journey in 2021
With omicron presenting another challenge, the country is working to be better prepared this time around.
 "Delta to Omicron: Looking back at Covid-19 pandemic's journey in 2021")
China's anti-Covid lockdowns add to concerns over economy
China's lockdowns of big cities to fight coronavirus outbreaks are prompting concern about more disruptions to global industries after two makers of processor chips said their factories were affected.
 "China's anti-Covid lockdowns add to concerns over economy")
Thailand suspends quarantine-free visas indefinitely to fight Omicron
The nation's main virus task force spared Bangkok, Phuket and six other tourist destinations from harsh containment measures
 "Thailand suspends quarantine-free visas indefinitely to fight Omicron")
New Covid-19 variant detected in France not a threat yet, says WHO
The new Covid-19 variant called B.1.640 has so far been identified in less than 1 per cent of the samples sequenced in France, the World Health Organization (WHO) said
 "New Covid-19 variant detected in France not a threat yet, says WHO")
Covid: Centre tells Delhi, adjoining districts to ramp up health facilities
Amid a surge in Covid cases, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has asked Delhi and neighbouring districts to immediately strengthen health infrastructure
 "Covid: Centre tells Delhi, adjoining districts to ramp up health facilities")
China warns hospitals against rejecting patients over Covid-19 curbs
Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan said she was "pained and deeply ashamed" about people's difficulties in securing hospital services in Xian, Xinhua news agency said
India's Covid-19 cases set for new highs as Omicron spreads rapidly
Government officials have privately said they are working under the assumption that daily infections will surpass the record of more than 414,000 set in May
 "India's Covid-19 cases set for new highs as Omicron spreads rapidly")
All about weekend curfew in Delhi that comes in effect from tonight
As the weekend curfew in Delhi will kick in tonight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday to curb further spread of Covid-19, let us have a look at what will remain shut and what will function as usual
 "All about weekend curfew in Delhi that comes in effect from tonight")
Next Covid variant after 'mild' Omicron could be more virulent: Expert
The reduced severity of Omicron is good news for now, but it is the result of an "evolutionary mistake" as Covid-19 is transmitting very efficiently
 "Next Covid variant after 'mild' Omicron could be more virulent: Expert")
Schools, colleges, hostels to remain close till Jan 21 in Bihar
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Bihar government on Thursday announced that all schools, colleges, coaching centres, and hostels will remain closed till January 21.
Jharkhand reports 3,704 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hours
Jharkhand reported 3,704 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths in the last 24 hours, the state health department informed on Thursday.
West Bengal reports 15,421 fresh Covid-19 cases, 19 more deaths
West Bengal reported 15,421 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, said the state health department on Thursday.
 "West Bengal reports 15,421 fresh Covid-19 cases, 19 more deaths")
Odisha logs 2,703 new COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day spike in 6 months
Odisha on Friday registered its biggest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases in six months as 2,703 more people tested positive for the infection, a health bulletin said.
 "Odisha logs 2,703 new COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day spike in 6 months")