Page 92 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Bangkok cancels official new year events amid fear of Omicron
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that it will cancel all of its new year countdown events due to potentially rapid spread of the Omicron strain of Covid-19.
 "Bangkok cancels official new year events amid fear of Omicron")
Night curfew back in Madhya Pradesh amid Omicron fear, 3rd wave fear
The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to impose a night curfew between 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. across the state Thursday onwards amid a growing fear of a possible third Covid-19 wave
 "Night curfew back in Madhya Pradesh amid Omicron fear, 3rd wave fear")
US sets shorter coronavirus isolation rules for health workers
Federal officials on Thursday loosened rules that call on health care workers to stay out of work for 10 days if they test positive
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Top Headlines: Card tokenisation extended; no off-budget borrowing this yr
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour.
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Delhi market associations asked to put up 'no mask, no entry' boards
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) issued an advisory to the market associations in the city to put up boards saying "no mask, no entry"
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Covishield third jab works against Omicron variant, says Oxford
If the vaccine is recommended for use as a booster against Omicron, it may significantly boost the demand for Covishield in India
 "Covishield third jab works against Omicron variant, says Oxford")
DCGI seeks more data from SII over emergency authorisation for Covovax
'The apex drug regulator has also asked the SII to provide details on Matrix component used in the vaccine,' an official source said
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Omicron variant may double risk of getting infected on planes, says IATA
The new strain is highly transmissible and has become dominant in a matter of weeks, accounting for more than 70% of all new cases in the U.S. alone.
 "Omicron variant may double risk of getting infected on planes, says IATA")
Before the third wave
The vaccine policy urgently needs revision
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LIVE: Govt is alert, taking proactive action, says PM at Covid review meet
Centre on Thursday in an advisory cautioned states to observe all precautions and don't let the guard down in view of the rise in Omicron variant cases
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Maharashtra sees 23 new cases of Omicron variant; state's tally reaches 88
This is the highest number of such cases reported in a day till now
 "Maharashtra sees 23 new cases of Omicron variant; state's tally reaches 88")
Market wrap: Third straight day of gains for Sensex; Nifty tops 17,000
MedPlus Health sees bumper debut, lists at 31% premium; Infosys hits new all-time high, stock ends higher for third session, analysts bullish on IndiGo and SpiceJet despite travel curbs
 "Market wrap: Third straight day of gains for Sensex; Nifty tops 17,000")
DATA STORY: Death toll rises to 478,759; active cases see minor spike
India has so far administered 1,396,976,774 vaccine doses. That is 4018.22 per cent of its total caseload, and 99.86 per cent of its population
Centre asks states to consider imposing local curbs ahead of festive season
'Don't let your guard down,' Centre tells states while reviewing Covid preparedness in states/UTs in view of Omicron variant
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Two doses and a booster of Sinovac fail to protect against Omicron: Study
Two doses of the BioNTech shot, known as Comirnaty, was also insufficient, though adding a booster of the same type raised protection to adequate levels, the researchers said in a statement
 "Two doses and a booster of Sinovac fail to protect against Omicron: Study")
Covid: Omicron less likely to put you in the hospital, say studies
The growing body of research provides preliminary reassurance that the omicron wave that's inundating many parts of the world and sparking new records may be comparatively less dangerous than delta
 "Covid: Omicron less likely to put you in the hospital, say studies")
Asian shares gain, dollar slips as Omicron Covid-19 fears recede
European markets were also heading towards a positive open, with pan-region Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.45% and FTSE futures 0.45% higher.
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Hospitalisation rate lower for Omicron than Delta variant: UK study
COVID-19 infections with the Omicron variant of coronavirus are less likely to result in hospitalisation compared to the Delta strain, according to early results from a study conducted in the UK
India reports 7,495 fresh Covid cases, Omicron tally reaches at 236
India registered 7,495 fresh Covid-19 cases and 434 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Thursday morning
 "India reports 7,495 fresh Covid cases, Omicron tally reaches at 236")
Tech major Lenovo shuns 'CES 2022' in-person amid Omicron threat
Tech major Lenovo has joined a growing list of companies that have decided not to attend the 'CES 2022' in-person, as the Omicron variant spreads fast across the globe, especially in the US
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