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DATA STORY: India adds 8,306 new cases, death toll rises to 473,537
India has so far administered 1,279,309,669 vaccine doses. That is 3692.99 per cent of its total caseload, and 91.45 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India adds 8,306 new cases, death toll rises to 473,537")
South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron variant drives new Covid-19 wave
Omicron was first detected in southern Africa last month and has triggered global alarm as governments fear another surge in infections
South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron variant drives new Covid-19 wave
Omicron was first detected in southern Africa last month and has triggered global alarm as governments fear another surge in infections
South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron variant drives new Covid-19 wave
Omicron was first detected in southern Africa last month and has triggered global alarm as governments fear another surge in infections
South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron variant drives new Covid-19 wave
Omicron was first detected in southern Africa last month and has triggered global alarm as governments fear another surge in infections
 "South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron variant drives new Covid-19 wave")
Covid-19: S African students shrug off Omicron and fret about exams
And whatever their opinions on the vaccine, the outbreak had done nothing to change their minds
Vietnam's economy estimated to lose $37 billion due to Covid-19 pandemic
Vietnam's economy is estimated to lose some $37 billion due to the Covid-19 pandemic by the end of this year, according to a top official
 "Vietnam's economy estimated to lose $37 billion due to Covid-19 pandemic")
Prices of food, daily necessities estimated to be spiking in North Korea
The cost of groceries and daily necessities in North Korea is estimated to be rapidly increasing in the face of a prolonged border lockdown to stave off the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Prices of food, daily necessities estimated to be spiking in North Korea")
Omicron coronavirus variant linked with high risk of reinfection: Study
The recently identified Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is associated with a substantial ability to evade immunity from prior COVID-19 infection, according to a study based on population-level evidence.
 "Omicron coronavirus variant linked with high risk of reinfection: Study")
Omicron more contagious, less dangerous than Delta: Israeli scientist
The Omicron variant may not be as dangerous as the Delta and Alpha and other variants of coronavirus but the variant appears to be more contagious
South Korea to focus on containing Covid-19 Omicron strain: Prime Minister
South Korea will focus on containing the new Omicron coronavirus strain until the end of the year since it poses an apparent threat, South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said on Monday.
 "South Korea to focus on containing Covid-19 Omicron strain: Prime Minister")
Only 22 persons got Covid treatment under Ayushman Bharat in Bihar
Only 22 persons in Bihar were treated for Covid-19 under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revealed during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.
 "Only 22 persons got Covid treatment under Ayushman Bharat in Bihar")
Here's how scientists can update coronavirus vaccines for omicron
The omicron variant contains a new pattern of mutations to its spike protein. These changes could disrupt the ability of some - but probably not all - of the antibodies induced by the current vaccines
Two infants hospitalized in Brazil after getting Pfizer shots by mistake
Two newborns in Brazil were given coronavirus vaccine shots by mistake and had to be hospitalized, Brazilian media report
 "Two infants hospitalized in Brazil after getting Pfizer shots by mistake")
India records 8,306 new Covid infections, active cases lowest in 552 days
With 8,306 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,46,41,561
 "India records 8,306 new Covid infections, active cases lowest in 552 days")
Covid-19: Half of India's adult population fully vaccinated, says PM
PM Modi said the inoculation drive has crossed another important milestone and it is important to keep this momentum going to strengthen the fight against the pandemic
 "Covid-19: Half of India's adult population fully vaccinated, says PM")
New cases fall below 5,000 in S Korea as nation reimposes strict guidelines
South Korea's new coronavirus cases fell below 5,000 for the first time in three days Monday
 "New cases fall below 5,000 in S Korea as nation reimposes strict guidelines")
Omicron has higher risk of reinfection than Delta, Beta variants: Singapore
The Omicron variant may be more transmissible and have a higher risk of reinfection compared to the Delta and Beta variants of the virus, Singapore's Ministry of Health said
 "Omicron has higher risk of reinfection than Delta, Beta variants: Singapore")
Assam govt issues fresh SOP as Omicron variant cases increase in country
The Assam government issued a new SOP, including mandatory RT-PCR test on arrival, for international travellers
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'Extreme vaccine discrimination' leaving Africa behind in battling Covid
Africa has little chance of overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic unless 70% of its population is vaccinated by end-2022, yet "extreme vaccine discrimination" is leaving the continent behind
 "'Extreme vaccine discrimination' leaving Africa behind in battling Covid")