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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
 "Omicron will not likely affect India the way Delta did: Top virologist")
Kerala registers 3,377 fresh coronavirus infections, 174 deaths
As many as 64,350 samples were tested in the last 24 hours
 "Kerala registers 3,377 fresh coronavirus infections, 174 deaths")
WHO expects increase in number of deaths, hospitalisations from Omicron
The UN health agency also said that more information is needed to fully understand the clinical picture of those infected with Omicron
 "WHO expects increase in number of deaths, hospitalisations from Omicron")
Covishield production capacity 250-275 mn shots a month, Covaxin 50-60 mn
Both companies have achieved close to 90 per cent of present production capacity, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said
 "Covishield production capacity 250-275 mn shots a month, Covaxin 50-60 mn")
7 from Nigeria admitted to Chennai hospital for suspected Omicron infection
The Nigerians had landed at Chennai international airport via Doha, Qatar
After Kareena contracts Covid, BMC to test all guests who attended party
Khan had attended a party at the residence of filmmaker Karan Johar
 "After Kareena contracts Covid, BMC to test all guests who attended party")
Covid-19: 4 new Omicron cases detected in Delhi, tally rises to 6
'Of the six cases, one patient has been discharged from the hospital, while the other five are still admitted and are all stable. None are serious'
 "Covid-19: 4 new Omicron cases detected in Delhi, tally rises to 6")
Omicron likely to affect fully vaccinated, shows Oxford study
The omicron variant, thought to be more infectious than its predecessor delta, was first identified in South Africa in November and has since spread to more than 60 countries
Covid: Over 55% of India's adult population fully vaccinated now
Over 55 per cent of India's adult population has received both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.
 "Covid: Over 55% of India's adult population fully vaccinated now")
NTAGI analyses data of breakthrough infections to decide on booster dose
'NTAGI is analyzing data of Covid-19 breakthrough infections in India, to look at the vaccine effectiveness and take a decision regarding additional and booster dose'
 "NTAGI analyses data of breakthrough infections to decide on booster dose")
Not right to be carefree: Mumbai mayor after Kareena Kapoor contracts Covid
The mayor said the new coronavirus variant Omicron has also posed new challenges
 "Not right to be carefree: Mumbai mayor after Kareena Kapoor contracts Covid")
DATA STORY: India logs 5,784 new cases; death toll rises to 475,888
India has so far administered 1,338,812,577 vaccine doses. That is 3857.84 per cent of its total caseload, and 95.7 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 5,784 new cases; death toll rises to 475,888")
IIT Delhi develops kit that can detect Omicron variant in 90 minutes
Researchers at IIT Delhi's Kusuma School of Biological Sciences have developed an RT-PCR based assay for the specific detection of the Omicron (B.1.1.529.1) variant of SARS-CoV-2.
 "IIT Delhi develops kit that can detect Omicron variant in 90 minutes")
Delhi detects 4 more cases of Omicron variant, tally rises to 6: Minister
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said four more cases of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, have been detected in the national capital and all have travel history to foreign countries.
 "Delhi detects 4 more cases of Omicron variant, tally rises to 6: Minister")
NTAGI, NEGVAC considering scientific evidence for booster shots: Centre
The Centre has told the Delhi HC that NTAGI and NEGVAC are deliberating and considering scientific evidence related to justification of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines
 "NTAGI, NEGVAC considering scientific evidence for booster shots: Centre")
Bangladesh mulls stepping up Covid booster shot campaign amid Omicron fears
Bangladesh is planning to step up its campaign to administer booster shots against Covid-19 following the discovery of confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.
 "Bangladesh mulls stepping up Covid booster shot campaign amid Omicron fears")
Two doses of Covid vax induce lower antibody levels against Omicron: Study
Two doses of Pfizer AstraZeneca Covid vaccines generate lower levels of antibodies against the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
 "Two doses of Covid vax induce lower antibody levels against Omicron: Study")
South Korea marks deadliest day of pandemic as hospital buckle
South Korea on Tuesday marked its deadliest day of the pandemic as an unrelenting, delta-driven spread stretched thin hospitals and left people dying while waiting for beds
 "South Korea marks deadliest day of pandemic as hospital buckle")
India reports 5,784 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, lowest in 571 days
India has recorded 5,784 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 571 days in the last 24 hours
 "India reports 5,784 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, lowest in 571 days")
Over 170.6 mn unutilised Covid vax doses still available with states, UTs
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday said that more than 170.6 mn balance, unutilised Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with the States and UTs to be administered.