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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 284.4 mn, deaths surge over 5.42 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 284.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.42 million and vaccinations to over 9.07 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Maharashtra: 493 new Covid-19 cases in Thane; over 100% jump in one day

Maharashtra's Thane district has reported an over 100 per cent rise in new COVID-19 cases in one day.

UK marks Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine's one-year anniversary

Our fight against COVID in the UK and around the world would not have been possible without the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, said PM Boris Johnson

Six provinces in Canada report fresh daily highs for coronavirus

Coronavirus infections set new one-day highs in six Canadian provinces Wednesday, prompting several provinces to impose more restrictions in hopes of containing the spread of the omicron variant

Covid-19: Mumbai Police impose Section 144, New Year celebrations banned

In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, the Mumbai Police on Thursday has imposed Section 144 in the city starting from today till January 7.

Over 4,300 Covid-19 norm violations reported in Delhi in a day

Over 4,300 violations related to Covid-appropriate behaviour were reported here on Wednesday, according to official figures.

UK reports record rise with more than 180,000 daily Covid-19 cases

Britain reported a new record increase of 183,037 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 12,559,926

Omicron variant yet to curb driving across most of Asia in boon for oil

More cars have thronged the main roads in December amid year-end festivities than seen last month

Omicron will soon replace Delta as dominant global Covid variant: Experts

Experts in Singapore, where 170 new Omicron cases were reported on Wednesday, have warned that the new and supposedly more contagious variant is likely to replace Delta over the coming weeks to months

Omicron cases likely to peak by January end: Biden's medical adviser Fauci

Cases involving the coronavirus Omicron variant will likely peak by the end of January, presidential medical adviser Anthony Fauci said.

Greece tightens measures as daily Covid-19 cases triple in 48 hours

Greece's government implemented further protection measures against Covid-19 as the number of new cases tripled in 48 hours

Spain reduces Covid-19 quarantine to ease pressure on health service

Quarantine for people in Spain who have asymptomatic cases of Covid-19 was reduced from 10 days to seven to relieve pressure on public health service.

South Africa's legislative capital encourages Covid-19 booster shots

South Africa's legislative capital Cape Town has encouraged eligible persons to report to vaccination sites as soon as possible for their Covid-19 booster shots.

Despite Omicron surge, tourists flock to Goa for New Year celebrations

Despite the recent Omicron surge, tourists from different parts of the country are flocking to Goa for New Year celebrations as there is no night curfew here.

Covid-19: Manipur govt imposes night curfew from 9 pm to 4 am

In light of the rising Omicron cases in the country, the Manipur government on Wednesday imposed night curfew from 9 pm to 4 am.

10 new Omicron cases reported in Andhra Pradesh, case tally now 16

Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday reported 10 new cases of coronavirus variant Omicron with which the total case tally in the state rose to 16

Over 20 mn beneficiaries fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in Odisha

More than two crore beneficiaries are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 infection in Odisha, informed the Director of Health Services, Bijay Kumar Mohapatra on Wednesday.

European countries tighten Covid measures to tackle Omicron surge

Just days before New Year's eve, some European countries have been forced to take stricter measures to cope with surging Covid-19 cases of the Omicron variant.

Noida's active Covid-19 caseload reaches 99, highest in Uttar Pradesh

Gautam Buddh Nagar on Wednesday recorded 21 new COVID-19 infections that pushed the number of active cases in the district to 99 the highest in Uttar Pradesh, official data showed.

Civic, police dept chiefs hold meeting to curb Covid spread in Bengaluru

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta instructed the concerned officials to take necessary measures to control the spread of Covid-19 and its latest variant Omicron