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Need to bring back Covid curbs in Kolkata in light of X-Mas crowds: Experts

Health experts and doctors cautioned the state government against allowing more such gatherings especially during the New Year festivities

Scientist says China's 'Zero Covid' policy won't work against Omicron

The scientist who warned the world about the Omicron Covid-19 variant has told China its 'Zero Covid' police won't work against the super-transmissible mutant strain, the Daily Mail reported

Nigeria returnee, family test positive for coronavirus in Assam

A 57-year-old returnee from Nigeria, four other members of his family and their domestic help have tested positive for Covid-19 in Assam

Himachal Pradesh coronavirus update: State reports first Omicron case

The first case of Omicron in Himachal Pradesh was reported in Mandi district a few days ago, health secretary Amitabh Avasthi said on Sunday

Govt oblivious to Omicron threat; PM still holding rallies: Cong slams govt

The Congress demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must follow a clear vaccination policy, provide jabs for children between 5 and 15 years and spell out the roadmap to combat the pandemic

Bulgaria coronavirus update: 1,033 new cases reported on Christmas

733,139 are the total confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria. This is shown by data from the National Information System

Australian state sees record jump in new cases, lab sends false results

Australia's most populous state reported a record number of new Covid cases and a sharp jump in hospitalisations while thousands of people were isolating at home after contracting the virus

Ensure Covaxin availability if cocktail policy for booster is adopted: IMA

IMA said that the Centre should ensure the large-scale availability of Covaxin if a mixed match policy is adopted for booster doses for healthcare workers

Decision to vaccinate children 'unscientific': Senior AIIMS epidemiologist

A senior epidemiologist at AIIMS termed the Centre's decision to vaccinate children against Covid "unscientific" and said it will not yield any additional benefit

Rising global Covid cases to impact capital flows, push inflation: Ind-Ra

Rising Covid cases globally have the potential to impact capital flows as well as heighten inflation, said India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)

West Bengal Covid update: Four UK returnees test coronavirus positive

At least four returnees from the United Kingdom on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19 upon their arrival at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

Karnataka govt imposes night curfew from December 28 for 10 days

The state has also banned New Year parties in public places

Individual alertness, discipline 'big strength' in Omicron fight: PM Modi

In his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said India has achieved "unprecedented feat" in its inoculation drive but cautioned against the new variant of the virus.

Gap between 2nd Covid shot and booster likely to be 9-12 months: Report

The nitty-gritty of the gaps for the vaccines currently being used in India's inoculation programme Covishield and Covaxin is being worked out, and a final decision over this will be taken soon

Rising Omicron cases in Singapore, 98 infections confirmed on Saturday

Singapore is reporting rising Omicron cases due to the rapid spread of the variant, the Ministry of Health said, confirming 448 infections till date, of which 369 arrived here or were imported

France reports new daily record of over 100,000 new Covid-19 cases

France has reported 104,611 new cases of Covid-19, the highest daily record since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country, bringing its cumulative caseload to 9,088,371.

Malaysia reports 3,160 new Covid-19 infections, 25 new deaths

Malaysia reported 3,160 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Saturday, bringing the national total to 2,738,401, according to the health ministry.

Australia's New South Wales sets new daily Covid-19 case record

Australia's most populous state reported a record number of new Covid-19 cases Sunday and a sharp jump in hospitalizations while thousands of people were isolating at home after contracting the virus

Omicron situation, global trends to guide equities this week: Analysts

"Markets will continue to see volatility and whipsaw-like movements as they respond to Omicron-related development and the monthly expiry," said Yesha Shah, Head of Equity Research, Samco Securities.

MFs add Rs 7 trn to kitty in 2021; Omicron possible red flag for 2022

Experts believe that the new year could be tricky depending on the Omicron situation and possible interest rate hikes