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Scientists find how Omicron sub variants escape antibodies, spread rapidly

The researchers found that the two dominant sub lineages of Omicron have unprecedented numbers of spike protein mutations, with BA.1 having 33 and BA.2 having 29 variations

Over 100 people without Covid-19 face mask penalised in Noida in a day

The challans were issued on Thursday to these people during police checks in crowded places such as markets, metro stations and shopping malls in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Budh Nagar district, they said

Wearing masks now mandatory in Tamil Nadu, violators to be fined Rs 500

The Department said the decision was taken considering the rising cases of Covid-19 in the country, especially in Delhi

As coronavirus cases rise, is Delhi heading towards a fourth wave?

Covid 4th wave in Delhi: The positivity rate has increased in the last seven days from 2.39 percent on April 14 to 4.71 percent on April 21

Kerala's Coronavirus figures: Is there a spike in new cases again?

The practise of regular daily updates given to the media, which was a feature ever since the pandemic began, is not happening

Bharat Biotech asked to provide more data on Covaxin for below 12-year-olds

This development comes after the Subject Expert Committee discussed recommendations for the restricted emergency of Covaxin in children aged between 2-12 years

India's active Covid tally rises to 14,241 with 2,451 new cases in a day

With 2,451 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 4,30,52,425, while the active cases increased to 14,241

Delhi govt makes Covid precautionary dose free for beneficiaries aged 18-59

All those who are over 18 years of age and have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose are eligible for the precaution dose

Surprisingly low Covid-19 death count in Shanghai spurs questions

In most countries, including the United States, guidelines stipulate that any death where COVID-19 is a factor or contributor is counted as a COVID-related death

Tamil Nadu witnesses increasing trend in Covid with 39 new cases

Tamil Nadu on Thursday posted 39 fresh Covid-19 cases, pushing the caseload to 34,53,390 as the state continued to witness an increasing trend.

Omicron variant found in NCR, likely to have caused spike in Covid cases

BA.2.12.1 is a variant of the virus's Omicron strain and was found in 60% of total samples tested in Delhi

965 Covid cases, 1 death in Delhi in a day; positivity rate at 4.71%

Delhi logged 965 fresh Covid cases in a day with a positivity rate of 4.71 per cent while one more person succumbed to the infection

Maharashtra reports 179 new Covid cases, 1 death; active tally rises to 762

Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 179 fresh coronavirus cases, 17 more than the day before, and one fatality linked to the infection, the health department said.

Delhi offers free booster dose for eligible beneficiaries in govt centres

Delhi will provide free Covid-19 precautionary dose to beneficiaries in the 18-59 age group at government vaccination centres, the city health department said

Govt panel recommends EUA for Biological E's Corbevax for 5 to 11 years

An expert panel of India's central drug authority has recommended granting emergency use authorisation for Biological E's Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax for children in the five to 11 years age group

IIT-Madras turns Covid-19 cluster again, 12 students test positive

With 9 more students in various hostels of IIT Madras testing Covid positive on Thursday, the total number of infected students rose to 12 in the past three days.

No one safe until all vaccinated for Covid-19: Johns Hopkins scientist

As immunities wane and new Covid variants emerge, it is more important than ever that communities are fully vaccinated and boosted, she said

Possibility of new Omicron variants in Delhi as cases surge: Experts

With the latest spike of more than 1000 COVID-19 cases in the national capital in a single day, the health experts believed that possibilities of new variants of the Omicron are emerging

Hong Kong Disney opens as Covid cases ease; Shanghai deaths rise

Hong Kong on Thursday relaxed pandemic restrictions, with Disneyland and museums reopening and nighttime restaurant dining resuming as the city's worst Covid-19 outbreak appears to be fading.

Wear face mask at crowded places: Punjab govt advisory

Punjab on Wednesday had reported 30 fresh cases, taking its coronavirus tally to 7,59,334