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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

Covid-19: 422 Omicron cases in India, 108 in Maharashtra, 79 in Delhi

With 6,987 more people testing positive for COVID-19 in a day, India's total caseload increased to 3,47,86,802, according to the data updated at 8 am

At 249, Delhi reports highest single-day Covid tally since June 13

Delhi on Saturday reported 249 fresh Covid cases, the highest since June 13, with a positivity rate of 4.46 per cent, taking its overall tally to 14,43,062, data issued by the health department showed

US airlines scrap nearly 1,000 Christmas Day flights due to Omicron

At least one airline said that it expects hundreds more cancellations on Sunday

China's local Covid case count driven to 21-month high by Xian outbreak

The city of 13 million, which entered its fourth day of lockdown, detected 155 domestically transmitted cases with confirmed symptoms for Saturday, up from 75 a day earlier, official data showed

Happy that PM announced booster dose for frontline workers, says Kejriwal

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Saturday expressed happiness over PM Modi's announcement for the administration of Covid vaccine booster doses to frontline workers, asserting that it should be given to all

Indonesia reports 255 fresh coronavirus cases, 6 more deaths

The number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia rose by 255 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total tally to 4,261,667, with the death toll adding by 6 to 144,053, the Indonesian Health Ministry reported

US donates 5 million doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to Pakistan

The United States has announced shipping an additional five million doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine to Pakistan through the COVAX facility.

7 more Omicron cases reported in Karnataka, informs health minister

Seven more cases of Omicron variant have been reported in Karnataka, informed State Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Saturday.

Iran closes land borders with neighbours over Omicron concerns

Iran has announced the decision to close its land borders with neighbouring countries for 15 days to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 variant of Omicron.

Myanmar reports 176 fresh coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths

Myanmar reported 176 new Covid-19 cases with a daily test positive rate of 1.61 per cent, according to a release from the Ministry of Health

Telangana reports 3 new Omicron cases, state tally rises to 41

Telangana reported 3 new cases of the new COVID variant, Omicron in the last 24 hours, according to the state health department.

India would need nearly 250 million more doses to cover new cohorts

Nearly 40 per cent of the 76 million children between the ages of 15 and 18 reside in states where the vaccination pace has been slowest

India opens vaccination for children, booster shots for frontline workers

Citizens above the age of 60 years with comorbidites will be given shots from Jan 10, after consultation with the doctors

Home isolation, 8-day exit test for all int'l passengers in Tamil Nadu

The state health department has tightened the mandatory norms after several cases of Omicron variant were reported by passengers who arrived in the state from 'not-at-risk' countries also

Chennai records sharp rise in new Covid cases; TN logs 606 infections

Recoveries eclipsed new infections with 685 people getting discharged in the last 24 hours, totalling 26,99,994 leaving 6,708 active infections, a bulletin said

Covid eclipses Christmas celebrations in India for second year

The Christian community in the national capital celebrated with caution as fewer people reached churches

Virus spread: No rallies, public meetings in Telangana till Jan 2

Other events involving congregation of people would be permitted subject to the directions, including ensuring physical distancing within the venue, and more

Maha: Dubai-returnee among 2 new Omicron cases, night curbs start

Of the 2 new cases, both are from Aurangabad and fully vaccinated, and one had a history of recent international travel to Dubai

Maharashtra sees two new Omicron cases, tally at 110; over 50% discharged

Since November 1, samples of 729 international passengers have been sent for genome sequencing in the state, of which results of 162 are awaited