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US Covid-19 death toll crosses 800,000, a year into vaccine drive
The US death toll from COVID-19 topped 800,000 on Tuesday, as more than 200,000 of those lives were lost after the vaccine became available practically for the asking last spring.
 "US Covid-19 death toll crosses 800,000, a year into vaccine drive")
Tamil Nadu reports 649 new Covid cases, 9 deaths in last 24 hours
The total number of cases in the state stands at 2,736,695
 "Tamil Nadu reports 649 new Covid cases, 9 deaths in last 24 hours")
Covid-19 pandemic: MP logs 18 new cases, no death in last 24 hours
The state's tally reached 793,395
 "Covid-19 pandemic: MP logs 18 new cases, no death in last 24 hours")
Omicron likely to become dominant Covid-19 variant in US, says Fauci
The Omicron variant, which is possibly more contagious than the Delta variant, had been found in at least 31 US states as of Monday
 "Omicron likely to become dominant Covid-19 variant in US, says Fauci")
Covid-19 pandemic: Sikkim reports 5 more infections in last 24 hours
The state's caseload is now 32,436
Coronavirus cases among children on the rise, says US report
As of December 9, nearly 7.2 million children in the US have tested positive for Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic
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Our vaccines may become ineffective in emerging situations, says V K Paul
"We need 7.2 billion doses together, and with the current rate of production, it is well within our grasp... it is possible for us to deliver the vaccine," Paul said
 "Our vaccines may become ineffective in emerging situations, says V K Paul")
Booster shots proven strategy to get antibodies up: Serum's Adar Poonawalla
Says policy makers must decide risk-reward of giving a booster dose; Serum Institute has reached trial phase of vaccine for kids above 3, jab should be ready to launch in six months
 "Booster shots proven strategy to get antibodies up: Serum's Adar Poonawalla")
Protect the unvaccinated people, then offer booster vaccine doses: WHO
Initial course of Covid-19 vaccines should remain a top priority, said WHO
 "Protect the unvaccinated people, then offer booster vaccine doses: WHO")
Pfizer Covid pill nearly 90% effective, works on Omicron, shows lab data
The updates come as Covid cases, deaths and hospitalization are all rising again and the US hovers around 800,000 pandemic deaths
 "Pfizer Covid pill nearly 90% effective, works on Omicron, shows lab data")
Half a million people quarantined in China's Zhejiang after Covid outbreak
The area reported 44 of China's 51 domestically transmitted cases
 "Half a million people quarantined in China's Zhejiang after Covid outbreak")
Pfizer, Moderna in race to create Omicron booster in just 100 days
Researchers are alarmed by some 30 mutations in Omicron's spike, the protein that facilitates coronavirus's entry to cells
 "Pfizer, Moderna in race to create Omicron booster in just 100 days")
Over 1.34 bn Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Govt
The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 134.53 crore on Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry said.
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Jammu and Kashmir sees 134 new coronavirus cases, two more deaths in a day
Srinagar district recorded the highest number of new cases at 44, followed by 26 in Baramulla district
 "Jammu and Kashmir sees 134 new coronavirus cases, two more deaths in a day")
Mumbai records 225 new Covid cases, one death; active tally at 1,769
There are now 1,769 active cases of the coronavirus infection in the state capital
 "Mumbai records 225 new Covid cases, one death; active tally at 1,769")
8 new cases of Omicron found in Maha; none had history of overseas travel
The emergence of Omicron, classified as a 'variant of concern' by the WHO, has caused alarm among scientists and governments across the world
 "8 new cases of Omicron found in Maha; none had history of overseas travel")
'Covid jitters': Kareena, Amrita Arora's residence buildings sealed by BMC
The development comes a week after director Karan Johar threw a bash at his home following which the two actresses tested positive
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Data indicate Omicron variant is milder, better at evading vaccines
The findings are preliminary and have not been peer-reviewed
 "Data indicate Omicron variant is milder, better at evading vaccines")
Omicron will not likely affect India the way Delta did: Top virologist
The Omicron variant was first identified in South Africa in November and has since spread to more than 60 countries
Kerala registers 3,377 fresh coronavirus infections, 174 deaths
As many as 64,350 samples were tested in the last 24 hours
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