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Coronavirus cases spike again even as US reaches vaccine milestone

Deaths are running close to 1,600 a day on average, back up to where they were in October

Tamil Nadu reports 703 fresh coronavirus cases in past 24 hours

The total number of cases stands at 27.32 lakh in the state

West Bengal reports 574 new Covid cases, two more deaths in a day

The recovery rate among the coronavirus patients in the state stood at 98.33 per cent

Three-shot course of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine neutralises Omicron variant

BioNTech and Pifzer are the first manufacturers of a Covid vaccine to issue an official update on the efficacy of their shot against Omicron

Covid-19 pandemic: Telangana registers 205 cases, one more death

The new cases pushed the state's tally to 677,546

Maharashtra CM orders speedy inoculation in face of Omicron concerns

Thackeray on Wednesday ordered "speedy vaccination" against coronavirus as the state cabinet expressed worry over the rapid spread of the Omicron variant across the world, an official statement said

Kerala logs 5,038 new Covid-19 cases, 112 deaths in last 24 hours

The total recoveries in the state reached 5,095,263 and the active cases reached 40,959

Scientists discover harder-to-detect version of Omicron in Australia

The discovery comes as Queensland prepares to finally reopen its border to the rest of Australia ahead of schedule next Monday, as more than 80% of the eligible population will be fully vaccinated

DATA STORY: India adds 8,439 new cases, death toll rises to 473,952

India has so far administered 1,295,419,975 vaccine doses. That is 3737.84 per cent of its total caseload, and 92.6 per cent of its population

Separate isolation area for Omicron positive patients must: Health Ministry

Asks state depts to ensure no cross infection takes place and adequate precautions are taken by healthcare workers to prevent transmission between them and patients

Covid: Pfizer, BioNTech say third dose neutralises Omicron variant

A booster with the current version of the vaccine increased antibodies 25-fold, providing a similar level as observed after two doses

Treat Omicron cases only in designated Covid facilities: Centre to states

The Union health ministry on Wednesday said patients of the new coronavirus variant have to be treated in designated Covid facilities with separate isolation area.

Indian Covid vaccine makers bank on boosters as demand crashes

The SII, the world's biggest vaccine maker, and Sputnik's India distributor, Dr. Reddy's Labs, have both said they have approached health authorities about boosters

Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations set to rise, says WHO

The WHO, in its weekly epidemiological report, said more data was needed to assess the severity of disease caused by the Omicron variant

Most patients infected with Omicron get mild symptoms: S. African doctor

Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA) said most patients infected with Omicron got mild symptoms, while the unvaccinated patients showed relatively severe symptoms

India records 8,439 new Covid infections; active cases decline to 93,733

With 8,439 more people testing positive for COVID-19 in a day, India's infection tally rose to 3,46,56,822 on Wednesday

Judge blocks Biden's bid to enforce vaccine mandate for federal contractors

A federal judge blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees of federal contractors

South Korea Covid update: Daily virus jump exceeds 7,000 for 1st time

New infections in South Korea exceeded 7,000 for the first time since the start of the pandemic as hours-long lines snaked around testing stations in the capital Seoul amid a worsening virus crisis

Now UP CM, Hemant Soren, Rabri Devi's names in Bihar Covid vaccination list

Yogi Adityanath, Hemant Soren, Rabri Devi, Bihar health minister Mangal Pandey were named as recipients of the first dose in Bihar's Gaya district.

Pfizer vaccine may only partially protect against Omicron variant: Study

South Africa research shows that blood from people who had received two doses of the vaccine and had a prior infection were mostly able to neutralise the variant.