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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
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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
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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.
Delhi's first patient of Omicron variant of Covid-19 discharged: Officials
Delhi's first patient of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, a 37-year-old man, has been discharged from the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) hospital.
 "Delhi's first patient of Omicron variant of Covid-19 discharged: Officials")
Records log UP woman as getting second dose of Covid vaccine after death
The family of an elderly woman, who had died a week after her first dose of Covid vaccination, has been informed about the successful administration of the second dose of vaccine to her
Production suspensions in Chinese manufacturing hub amid COVID-19 outbreak
Several companies in one of China's biggest manufacturing hubs have suspended operations as local authorities try to contain a COVID-19 outbreak
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Moderna to produce millions of mRNA vaccines in Australia
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the plant in Victoria state was expected to produce up to 100 million mRNA vaccine doses every year when it begins operations in 2024.
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Canada finds community spread of new coronavirus variant Omicron
There is a community spread of the Omicron variant in Canada and new COVID-19 cases are expected to jump soon, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam said on Monday.
California brings back mask mandate amid holidays as Omicron cases rise
California is bringing back a rule requiring people to wear masks indoors, a move aimed at containing a new type of the coronavirus as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.
 "California brings back mask mandate amid holidays as Omicron cases rise")
UN Chief warns against criminal exploitation of Covid recovery resources
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has warned against criminal exploitation of Covid-19 recovery resources.
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US Covid-19 cases surpass 50 million: Johns Hopkins University
The total number of Covid-19 cases in the US topped 50 million, according to data from Johns Hopkins University
 "US Covid-19 cases surpass 50 million: Johns Hopkins University")
Gujarat revises Covid death figures to nearly 20,000 in submission to SC
Apex court was hearing both Gujarat and Maharashtra on steps taken for processing compensation to those who lost family members to Covid-19, based on SC guidelines
 "Gujarat revises Covid death figures to nearly 20,000 in submission to SC")
Maharashtra records two new cases of Omicron; India tally rises to 40
One case is from Latur and the other from Pune
India to produce 5 billion Covid vaccine doses next year: Piyush Goyal
Goyal said India was ready to export as many doses as partner nations require
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China reports outbreak of Covid-19 new Delta strain sub-lineage AY.4' cases
Zhejiang Province has registered 138 locally-transmitted confirmed Covid-19 cases and one asymptomatic carrier between December 5-12, amid the latest Covid-19 resurgence
 "China reports outbreak of Covid-19 new Delta strain sub-lineage AY.4' cases")