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Scientists identify antibodies that can block Omicron, other Covid variants

Scientists have identified antibodies that neutralise Omicron and other variants of coronavirus by targeting areas that remain essentially unchanged as the virus mutates.

Omicron threat: Covid's global surge raises testing, quarantine alarm

Almost 900,000 cases were detected on average each day around the world between December 22-28

Vaccine makers bet global demand, boosters will drive growth next year

Domestic demand had fallen after cases began to decline. Omicron surge may reverse the trend

Covid-19 cases nearly double in Haryana; Gurgaon sees biggest spike

The state's infection tally stands at 773,061

Night curfew clamped in Manipur after detection of Omicron variant

The night curfew will be in force daily from 9 pm to 4 am from December 29 till January end

Maharashtra reports 85 new Omicron cases; tally reaches 252

The state reported the highest single-day tally of Omicron cases recorded so far by any state in the country

Covovax better booster for Covishield-vaccinated people: Virologist

The central drug authority, CDSCO, approved Covovax on Monday

As Covid-19 cases rise, cinema halls to operate with 50% capacity in Goa

Goa has seen a sudden spike in Covid cases over the last couple of days

Coronavirus pandemic: France logs record number of new cases

France has vaccinated 77 per cent of its population and is rushing out booster shots

Covid-19 pandemic: 52 fresh cases, one more death in Himachal Pradesh

The number of active cases in Himachal Pradesh stands at 403

Covid-19 pandemic: Madhya Pradesh sees 48 fresh cases, no death

The recovery count in the state stood at 782,976

Covid-19: Gujarat reports 19 new Omicron cases, tally rises to 97

17 more patients infected with the new variant have recovered in the state

WHO's Tedros concerned about 'tsunami of cases' from Covid-19 variants

"Delta and Omicrom are now twin threats driving up cases to record numbers, leading to spikes in hospitalisation and deaths," he said

Gujarat reports 548 new Covid-19 cases, highest since June 9

Gujarat reported 548 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, crossing the 500-mark for the first time after more than six-and-a- half months, raising its overall tally to 8,30,505

France hit by 'dizzying' daily record of over 200,000 new Covid cases

France has been breaking Covid records repeatedly over the past few days

As Covid cases rise in Goa, health minister Rane seeks emergency meet

As on Wednesday, the state has 657 active cases

Delhi Covid curbs: People rush to cancel weddings, demand refunds

With yellow alert being sounded in Delhi amid rising Covid-19 cases, the wedding industry is staring at a bleak future

Construction of ship repair facility in Guwahati to start from May: Sonowal

This facility is going to be a major contributor to the economic resurgence of the region, a statement said

Covid-19 pandemic: Nashik sees 73 cases and 2 deaths; 37 recover

The total numver of Covid cases in Nashik reached 413,763

Covid curbs may be reimposed in Bengal after reviewing situation: Mamata

Banerjee, during an administrative review meeting at Sagar Island, asked officials concerned to review the overall pandemic situation in the state