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Omicron detected in California wastewater before WHO declaration: Report

The Omicron variant was detected in a sample of wastewater collected in Merced County on November 25, the California Department of Public Health said

As Hindustan Syringes' plants face closure, Health Ministry seeks exemption

Haryana Pollution Control board has asked India's largest syringe maker to shut its Faridabad plants. Company denies pollution charges, says it uses piped natural gas

Amid Omicron scare, high 'seropositivity' rate should help India: Expert

The spread of Omicron almost looks certain in the country though data is still emerging, but the situation would be better than with Delta as the symptoms appear to be only milder.

'Omicron evades immunity from earlier infection more than other variants'

South African scientists first announced that they had identified a new variant. Since then, cases of Covid have increased exponentially and South Africa has entered a fourth wave

UK study shows booster Covid vax shot key for protection against Omicron

Two-shots of a Covid vaccine may not be enough against the Omicron variant, and a third dose or a booster shot is necessary to prevent the super mutant variant, according to a UK study

No recommendations for Covid booster dose by SEC: Report

The SEC was reviewing the application of the Serum Institute of India (SII) for the booster dose in a meeting that took place on Friday.

DATA STORY: India logs 7,992 new cases; death toll rises to 475,128

India has so far administered 1,319,992,482 vaccine doses. That is 3805.9 per cent of its total caseload, and 94.36 per cent of its population

19 fresh Covid-19 cases recorded in Ladakh, tally increases to 21,792

Ladakh's tally of COVID-19 cases increased to 21,792 on Saturday with 19 fresh infections, officials said.

Pentagon considering Covid booster mandate for troops amid Omicron concerns

The Pentagon has said there are active discussions within the department about making the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots mandatory for service members

Netherlands approves vaccination of children aged 5-11 against Covid-19

The Netherlands approved the recommendation of the Health Council to vaccinate children aged 5-11 against COVID-19, the cabinet said in a statement.

Omicron now detected in 22 US states, some indicate community transmission

At least 22 US states have identified cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, including some that indicate community transmission, as per CDC

2nd Omicron case found in Delhi; man traveled to Zimbabwe, S Africa

A 35-year-old man, with travel history to Zimbabwe and South Africa, has tested positive for Omicron, becoming the second patient in Delhi of the new Covid-19 variant, sources said

India records 7,992 Covid cases in 24 hrs, death toll jumps to 475,128

With 7,992 people testing positive for the coronavirus in a day, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,46,682,736

Mumbai imposes Sec 144 for December 11-12 in wake of Omicron scare

In light of rising concerns over the spread of Omicron, Mumbai has imposed Section 144 for December 11 and 12, prohibiting rallies, morchas, processions etc of persons and vehicles

Omicron can drive daily Canada's Covid cases to record high: Health agency

Canada could see daily Covid-19 cases soar to record levels above 10,000 before January if Omicron cases sharply increase, according to the Public Health Agency

As Omicron looms, large swathes of India still remain unvaccinated

India has fully vaccinated more than half its eligible population but behind the countrywide averages, inequities persist, particularly in poorer and tribal-dominated districts

At 58,194, UK records biggest single-day jump in Covid cases since January

Britain reports 58,194 new coronavirus cases, reaching levels not seen since early January

Covid-19 vaccine booster dose effective against Omicron, finds UK study

A third booster dose of Covid vaccine provides 70-75 per cent protection against symptomatic infection from the Omicron variant, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said

Health ministry should assess need for booster shots: Parliament panel

Amid Omicron variant threat, a Parliamentary panel recommended that the Health Ministry in coordination with NTAGI and NEGVAC should assess the need for booster doses

Delhi records 41 new coronavirus cases today; positivity rate 0.07%

The national capital recorded zero death due to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours