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Italy sets new Covid cases record, surpassing 100,000 for first time

Italy reported 126,888 new cases of coronavirus, the first time the country has recorded more than 100,000 cases in one day.

More than 2,800 flights cancelled, 12,000 delayed globally on Thursday

More than 2,800 flights were cancelled and nearly 12,000 more were delayed around the world on Thursday as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus caused staff shortages at airlines

Noida's active Covid-19 cases cross 100-mark after 38 new infections

Gautam Buddh Nagar on Thursday logged 38 new COVID-19 infections that pushed the number of active cases in the district to 135 a figure it last saw over six months ago, official data showed.

Gujarat records 573 Covid-19 cases, no new Omicron infection, 2 deaths

Gujarat reported 573 new cases of coronavirus during the last 24 hours, taking the tally of positive cases in the state to 8,31,078

Community spread of Omicron variant can overwhelm hospitals: Experts

Senior doctors warned that though data suggests that Omicron variant causes mild infection, there is a need to remain watchful as a community spread can still strain hospitals.

Patna resident becomes first to be afflicted with Omicron in Bihar

A 26-year-old resident of Patna, who had recently visited Delhi and met a relative upon return from abroad, has been found to be infected with Omicron variant of Covid

Spain registers record 161,688 new Covid-19 cases over past 24 hours

Spain has confirmed 1,61,688 new coronavirus cases within the past 24 hours, marking thus the largest daily increase since the start of the pandemic, the national Ministry of Health said.

Chile reports decrease in Covid-19 cases, warns of Omicron rebound

Chile reduced the number of Covid-19 infections in the last two weeks by 18 per cent, however experts are not ruling out an increase in infections due to the Omicron variant.

Designated quarantine facilities for international flyers in Delhi

International passengers testing positive for Covid upon arrival at the Delhi airport will have to isolate at designated paid and free facilities, the state government said

Maharashtra reports jump in cases with 5,368 new Covid-19 infections

In a major spike, Maharashtra on Thursday reported 5,368 new coronavirus infections and 198 cases of the Omicron variant, the state health department said.

India's Omicron Covid tally crosses 1,000; states further tighten measures

Maharashtra reported 198 new cases of the Omicron variant, including 190 in Mumbai alone

Not allowed on board due to Covid curbs, people damage DTC buses

Police used mild force to disperse the crowd and five people were detained, officials said

With Covid cases shooting up, BCCI postpones U-16 tournament for season

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has written to all the state bodies that since U-16 players are not vaccinated, the Board has decided not to take risk

Omicron scare: Amid sudden Covid-19 surge, Centre flags eight states

West Bengal bans flights from UK; nearly 50% fresh cases in Delhi of Omicron

Russia sets another monthly record for coronavirus-linked death

The surge came amid low vaccination rates and poor compliance with coronavirus restrictions

Covid-19 pandemic: Israel to give fourth booster shot to vulnerable

The director general of the Health Ministry, Nachman Ash, announced the decision at a press conference late on Thursday

Risk-taker gets a booster dose: Meet Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute

SII invests 90-95 per cent of its profits every year to build capacities

As Omicron spreads, officials ponder what it means to be 'fully vaccinated'

Now federal health officials, too, have taken on the question

Covaxin is safe for 2-18 age group in phase 2, 3 trials: Bharat Biotech

A total of 374 subjects reported either mild or moderate severity symptoms, with 78.6% getting resolved within a day, says Hyderabad-based vaccine maker

A quiet New Year's eve at restaurants as Covid caution trumps celebration

Cafes and clubs have either cancelled or scaled down the events depending on local restrictions.