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UK reports a further 12,133 confirmed Omicron cases in 24 hours
UK health minister doesn't rule out new Covid restrictions before Christmas
 "UK reports a further 12,133 confirmed Omicron cases in 24 hours")
Restaurants anxious as omicron variant, high food costs take toll
The rapid spread of omicron already is pummeling the industry in Britain and elsewhere, with restaurants, hotels and pubs reporting cancellations
 "Restaurants anxious as omicron variant, high food costs take toll")
Covid-19 pandemic: Nashik sees 42 cases, 1 death and 15 recoveries
So far, 404,056 people have recovered, including 15 on Sunday
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Nashik sees 42 cases, 1 death and 15 recoveries")
Telangana adds 134 new cases to its Covid-19 pandemic tally
The number of active cases stood at 3,693
 "Telangana adds 134 new cases to its Covid-19 pandemic tally")
Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 300 fresh cases, one death
Udupi was the only district which reported a death while there were zero fatalities in 30 districts
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 300 fresh cases, one death")
China reports 83 new Covid-19 cases as Zhejiang outbreak continues
Of the new infections, 44 were locally transmitted, according to a statement by the National Health Commission
 "China reports 83 new Covid-19 cases as Zhejiang outbreak continues")
Covid-19: J&K reports 136 new cases, 1 more death in the last 24 hours
Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday recorded 136 new cases of coronavirus, taking the infection tally to 3,39,827 while one more fatality due to the virus pushed the death toll to 4,512, officials said
 "Covid-19: J&K reports 136 new cases, 1 more death in the last 24 hours")
Thousands in central Brussels protests against Covid-19 restrictions
Thousands of peaceful protesters demonstrated in central Brussels on Sunday for a third time against reinforced Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the Belgian government
 "Thousands in central Brussels protests against Covid-19 restrictions")
Covid-19: Ahead of India series, CSA postpones more domestic games
Cricket South Africa confirmed the precautionary postponement of the remaining round of the CSA 4-Day Domestic Series across Divisions One and Two for 2021
 "Covid-19: Ahead of India series, CSA postpones more domestic games")
Delhi records 107 new Covid cases, highest daily rise since Jun 27
The national capital on Sunday recorded 107 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest since June 27, and one death as the positivity rate stood at 0.17%
 "Delhi records 107 new Covid cases, highest daily rise since Jun 27")
Covid-19: Booster 80% effective against severe Omicron, says report
A team of UK researchers has analysed the likely impact that a Covid booster shot will have on Omicron and says it could provide around 85% protection against severe illness
 "Covid-19: Booster 80% effective against severe Omicron, says report")
'Pak has much higher Covid-19 mortality rate in comparison to global data'
Despite health experts claims that Covid-19 has been less lethal among Asians, global data has shown that Pakistan's mortality rate is far higher than in many regions, a media report said
 "'Pak has much higher Covid-19 mortality rate in comparison to global data'")
India's Omicron count rises to 145 after 45-year-old NRI tests positive
India's Omicron Covid count rose to 145 on Sunday after a 45-year-old NRI and a teenage boy, who recently arrived in Gujarat from the United Kingdom, tested positive for the variant.
Tamil Nadu seeks mandatory Covid-19 tests for all int'l passengers
The Tamil Nadu health department has written a letter to the Union health ministry requesting mandatory Covid-19 tests for all the international travellers arriving at the four airports in the state
 "Tamil Nadu seeks mandatory Covid-19 tests for all int'l passengers")
Russia confirms 27,967 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours
Russia has confirmed 27,967 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative total to 10,214,790, the federal response center said
 "Russia confirms 27,967 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours")
India's Covid vaccination coverage crosses 137.46 crore, says govt
In the ongoing nationwide COVID vaccination drive, India has administered 1,37,46,13,252 vaccine doses so far, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Sinopharm, J&J, Sputnik vaccines are weaker against Omicron, says report
The study also found that the lowest reduction in protective antibodies come from a combination of prior infection and two doses of Pfizer Inc.'s mRNA shots
 "Sinopharm, J&J, Sputnik vaccines are weaker against Omicron, says report")
Experts warn of 'viral blizzard' in US as Omicron hits 41 states
Health experts have warned of "viral blizzard" in the US as the new Omicron variant is spreading rapidly nationwide and has already been detected in at least 41 states.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands achieve 100% double dose Covid vaccination
Andaman and Nicobar Islands have achieved 100 per cent double dose COVID vaccination of its target beneficiaries.
 "Andaman and Nicobar Islands achieve 100% double dose Covid vaccination")
CNN closes offices to nonessential employees as Covid-19 gains strength
CNN is sending all of its nonessential employees to work from home amid a spike in coronavirus cases, network President Jeff Zucker said in a memo.
 "CNN closes offices to nonessential employees as Covid-19 gains strength")