Page 88 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Andhra reports 2 more Omicron cases, adds 82 fresh cases to Covid tally
Andhra Pradesh on Sunday reported two more cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, taking the tally to six
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Kerala coronavirus update: 1,824 fresh Covid-19 cases, 268 deaths reported
Fresh COVID-19 cases in Kerala dropped below the 2,000-mark on Sunday reporting 1,824 new infections which took the caseload to 52,23,293 till date
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Need to bring back Covid curbs in Kolkata in light of X-Mas crowds: Experts
Health experts and doctors cautioned the state government against allowing more such gatherings especially during the New Year festivities
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Scientist says China's 'Zero Covid' policy won't work against Omicron
The scientist who warned the world about the Omicron Covid-19 variant has told China its 'Zero Covid' police won't work against the super-transmissible mutant strain, the Daily Mail reported
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Nigeria returnee, family test positive for coronavirus in Assam
A 57-year-old returnee from Nigeria, four other members of his family and their domestic help have tested positive for Covid-19 in Assam
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Himachal Pradesh coronavirus update: State reports first Omicron case
The first case of Omicron in Himachal Pradesh was reported in Mandi district a few days ago, health secretary Amitabh Avasthi said on Sunday
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Govt oblivious to Omicron threat; PM still holding rallies: Cong slams govt
The Congress demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must follow a clear vaccination policy, provide jabs for children between 5 and 15 years and spell out the roadmap to combat the pandemic
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Australian state sees record jump in new cases, lab sends false results
Australia's most populous state reported a record number of new Covid cases and a sharp jump in hospitalisations while thousands of people were isolating at home after contracting the virus
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Ensure Covaxin availability if cocktail policy for booster is adopted: IMA
IMA said that the Centre should ensure the large-scale availability of Covaxin if a mixed match policy is adopted for booster doses for healthcare workers
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Decision to vaccinate children 'unscientific': Senior AIIMS epidemiologist
A senior epidemiologist at AIIMS termed the Centre's decision to vaccinate children against Covid "unscientific" and said it will not yield any additional benefit
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E-commerce, pharma sector to revive demand for packaging paper: CRISIL
A strong revival in consumer spending amid waning impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will help the paper packaging industry bounce back with a revenue growth of 15% this fiscal
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West Bengal Covid update: Four UK returnees test coronavirus positive
At least four returnees from the United Kingdom on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19 upon their arrival at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
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Karnataka govt imposes night curfew from December 28 for 10 days
The state has also banned New Year parties in public places
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'Mann Ki Baat': Modi remembers Varun Singh, cautions people on Omicron
Modi in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' remembered Group Captain Varun Singh, who was piloting the helicopter which crashed and led to the death of General Bipin Rawat and 12 others
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Individual alertness, discipline 'big strength' in Omicron fight: PM Modi
In his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said India has achieved "unprecedented feat" in its inoculation drive but cautioned against the new variant of the virus.
Gap between 2nd Covid shot and booster likely to be 9-12 months: Report
The nitty-gritty of the gaps for the vaccines currently being used in India's inoculation programme Covishield and Covaxin is being worked out, and a final decision over this will be taken soon
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Rising Omicron cases in Singapore, 98 infections confirmed on Saturday
Singapore is reporting rising Omicron cases due to the rapid spread of the variant, the Ministry of Health said, confirming 448 infections till date, of which 369 arrived here or were imported
Malaysia reports 3,160 new Covid-19 infections, 25 new deaths
Malaysia reported 3,160 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Saturday, bringing the national total to 2,738,401, according to the health ministry.
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Omicron situation, global trends to guide equities this week: Analysts
"Markets will continue to see volatility and whipsaw-like movements as they respond to Omicron-related development and the monthly expiry," said Yesha Shah, Head of Equity Research, Samco Securities.
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MFs add Rs 7 trn to kitty in 2021; Omicron possible red flag for 2022
Experts believe that the new year could be tricky depending on the Omicron situation and possible interest rate hikes
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