Page 74 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Covid-19 infections surge in European countries as Omicron spreads
Following a break over the holiday season, European countries are witnessing skyrocketing new Covid-19 infections as the Omicron variant continues its onslaught across the continent.
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Delhi sees 94% rise in Covid cases at 10,665, infection rate nears 12%
Delhi on Wednesday reported 10,665 fresh Covid cases, a rise of 94.58 per cent from the day before. This is the highest single-day rise after May 12 when the tally was 13,287.
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Are equity markets prepared for mini-lockdowns?
Equity markets looked unperturbed by Omicron and resultant restrictions. Frontline indices rallied for a fourth straight day on Wednesday. Are markets ignoring the third wave threat? Let's find out
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Maharashtra logs 26,538 new Covid-19 cases, Omicron tally rises to 797
Maharashtra reported 26,538 fresh Covid-19 cases and eight deaths in the last 24 hours
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Will Omicron deal another blow to India's wedding industry?
The new Covid-19 variant is threatening to spoil the wedding industry's party again, at a time when it looked all set to recover its previous losses. Here's how Omicron may hit the wedding industry
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Omicron spread: Booster vax to be same as first two doses, says govt
Daily positivity rate touches 5%; India reports first Omicron death
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Covid LIVE: Maharashtra reports 26,538 new cases: Omicron tally at 797
With these additions, the state's Covid tally rose to 67,57,032, while the death toll increased to 141,581
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Maha discontinues physical classes in colleges, universities till Feb 15
Keeping in view the rising Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday decided to discontinue physical classes in colleges and universities till February 15
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India reported over 6.3 times rise in Covid cases in last 8 days: Govt
Maharashtra, WB, Delhi, Kerala, TN, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Gujarat emerging states of concern due to surge in Covid cases, says govt
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Current vaccine effective against severe Omicron outcomes: Study
Cellular immunity elicited by existing Covid-19 vaccines can fight the Omicron Covid variant, according to a study
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Coronavirus cases could peak between Jan 6-13 in Mumbai: TIFR scientist
Mumbai could witness a peak between January 6 to 13 and take a month for the cases to see a decline, according to researchers at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
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Sourav Ganguly's daughter, 3 other family members test Covid positive
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, his four family members including daughter Sana Ganguly have been tested positive for Covid-19
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Third Covid wave has hit Delhi, 10k cases expected on Wednesday: Jain
Health Minister Satyendar Jain also said that only 300-400 samples are being sent for genome sequencing now as sequencing of all samples is not possible.
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Covid-19 vaccine does not increase risk of preterm birth: Study
A Yale co-led study, which looked at more than 40,000 pregnant individuals, adds new evidence supporting the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
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In Israel, Omicron variant drives confusing policy amid 4th Covid jab
Israel opened to tourists for the first time in nearly two years. After just a month, it slammed shut
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Omicron is not common cold, warns WHO, says not to take it lightly
Amid reports that Omicron has symptoms akin to a common cold, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned that it is not a common cold and should not be taken lightly.
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Five-fold increase in Covid cases in Telangana triggers alarm of 3rd wave
A five-fold increase in Covid-19 cases in Telangana in the last one week has sent health authorities into a tizzy and sparked fears of a third wave.
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Karnataka govt deploys 8 IAS officers for Covid-19 management
Karnataka government deployed eight IAS officers to handle and manage the COVID-19 situation and Omicron related cases in eight zones of Bengaluru, informed the government.
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Malaysia reports 2,842 new Covid-19 infections, 31 additional deaths
Malaysia reported 2,842 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Tuesday, bringing the national total to 2,769,886, according to the health ministry
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Amid Covid surge, Punjab Health Minister suggests ban on political rallies
Amid surging Covid-19 cases, Punjab Health Minister OP Soni on Tuesday said that political rallies with huge gatherings should be banned
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