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No Covid deaths reported in UP due to oxygen shortage: State govt

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday claimed that no deaths had been reported in the state because of lack of oxygen during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

UK reports new daily record for Covid cases, logs 88,376 infections

Britain's government says it recorded another record daily number of Covid-19 cases

WHO Europe urges caution during holidays amid double coronavirus surge

The WHO Regional Office for Europe has urged people to exercise caution this holiday season, as the region is now coping with two highly transmissible coronavirus strains

CDC panel recommends Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccine shots over J&J's

Most Americans should be given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot that can cause rare but serious blood clots, US health advisers recommended

CDC panel recommends Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines over J&J shot

It's an unusual move and the CDC's director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, must decide whether to accept the panel's advice

Sikkim reports 6 new Covid-19 infections; case tally rises to 32,449

The Himalayan state now has 179 active Covid cases

Egypt approves administration of third coronavirus vaccine booster shots

There are 64.5 million ready shots, enough for everyone in the targeted group aged 12 years and above, according to Abdel-Ghaffar

Omicron drives new coronavirus wave spreading across South Africa

The omicron variant is driving the current surge, as it's responsible for more than 90% of the new daily cases, scientists say, citing tests

10 Omicron cases in Delhi so far, none severe: Satyendar Jain

There were six cases of Omicron in Delhi till Tuesday. The number increased to eight on Wednesday and 10 on Thursday

Existing Covid vax enough, no need to tweak for Omicron: Fauci

Two doses are still 70 per cent effective at preventing hospitalisation in Omicron patients in South Africa, Fauci told the public during a White House Covid update

Booster shots for 40+ and frontline workers to cost govt another Rs 10k cr

If booster shots are given on priority, the pace of vaccination may slow further. In the worst case scenario, the country will take till mid-March to vaccinate its entire adult population partially.

Nearly 1.36 billion Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

As many as 6,290,272 vaccine doses had been administered till 7 pm on Thursday

Take decision on Covid-19 vaccine booster dose, Gehlot to Centre

Gehlot said sick persons, or those 60 years of age or above should get a booster dose on priority

Tokyo confirms first case of Omicron in traveller from United States

The infected individual's friend, whom she saw immediately after arrival, has since tested positive after going to a soccer game.

Omicron likely biggest threat of Covid pandemic so far: UK health chief

Health experts have repeatedly warned that the sheer number of infections could lead to mounting fatalities

Self-quarantine to be enforced for all coming from abroad: Kerala govt

Everyone has to strictly follow the self-quarantine norms and avoid social interactions, crowded places, theatres and malls, the minister directed in a high level meeting, a state government release

Woman health worker tests positive for Omicron variant in Gujarat's Mehsana

A 41-year-old woman health worker was found infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus at a village in Vijapur tehsil of Gujarat's Mehsana district on Thursday, officials said.

Kerala registers 3,404 new Covid-19 infections, 320 fatalities

As many as 56,580 samples were tested in the last 24 hours

Covid-19: Euro zone business growth slipped in December as Omicron rose

IHS Markit's Flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, a good indicator of overall economic health, dropped to 53.4 in December from 55.4 in November

With 5 Omicron cases in Kerala, screening to be bolstered at entry points

From December 1, as many as 147,844 people have arrived in the state through various airports of which 8,920 was tested at the airport itself