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Over 138 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to States, UTs so far: Govt
More than 138 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories so far informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Thursday.
 "Over 138 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to States, UTs so far: Govt")
Telangana planning to achieve 100% Covid vaccination by December end
Authorities in Telangana are preparing a special action plan to achieve cent per cent Covid vaccination in the state by the end of current month.
 "Telangana planning to achieve 100% Covid vaccination by December end")
Joe Biden unveils new national HIV/AIDS strategy on World AIDS Day
US President Joe Biden has initiated a new HIV/AIDS strategy aimed at ending the epidemic by 2030, local news reported on Wednesday (local time).
 "Joe Biden unveils new national HIV/AIDS strategy on World AIDS Day")
Ireland reports 1st case of Omicron variant of Covid-19, says govt
Ireland has detected its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, said the country's Department of Health
 "Ireland reports 1st case of Omicron variant of Covid-19, says govt")
Mandaviya to hold meeting with states on tracking Omicron at airports
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a meeting with the States on airport screening and surveillance with Airport Public Health Officials (APHOs) and Port Health Officials (PHOs)
 "Mandaviya to hold meeting with states on tracking Omicron at airports")
India records 9,765 new Covid infections, active cases increase to 99,763
With 9,765 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,46,06,541
 "India records 9,765 new Covid infections, active cases increase to 99,763")
Lok Sabha to discuss Covid-19 pandemic, various related aspects today
Lok Sabha will discuss the "COVID-19 pandemic and various aspects related to it" today, on the fourth day of the ongoing winter session.
 "Lok Sabha to discuss Covid-19 pandemic, various related aspects today")
Covid-19: Japan drops blanket ban on flight reservations after confusion
The government last month told airlines not to take new reservations for flights to Japan for December in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus
 "Covid-19: Japan drops blanket ban on flight reservations after confusion")
Will new strain Omicron be more contagious than Delta: Virologist explains
The omicron variant has 50 mutations overall, with 32 mutations on the spike protein alone
 "Will new strain Omicron be more contagious than Delta: Virologist explains")
First Omicron case in US adds to global concerns over new Covid variant
Fears over the impact of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus rose on Thursday after the first case was reported in the United States
 "First Omicron case in US adds to global concerns over new Covid variant")
EU countries should discuss mandatory Covid-19 vaccination: Von der Leyen
The European Union should start a discussion on whether mandatory vaccinations are needed in the fight against the ongoing surge in Covid-19 cases
 "EU countries should discuss mandatory Covid-19 vaccination: Von der Leyen")
More than 30 cases of Omicron variant of Covid-19 identified in UK
Another nine cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been detected in England and one in Scotland
 "More than 30 cases of Omicron variant of Covid-19 identified in UK")
US mulls tighter Covid-19 mandates amid federal court blockades
US is preparing stricter testing requirements for all travellers entering the US, including returning Americans, to curb the spread of the potentially dangerous Omicron variant of Covid-19
 "US mulls tighter Covid-19 mandates amid federal court blockades")
Facebook: Fake scientist used to spread anti-US propaganda over Covid-19
A disinformation network with ties to China used hundreds of fake social media accounts to spread an unfounded claim that the US pressured scientists to blame China for the coronavirus, Facebook said
 "Facebook: Fake scientist used to spread anti-US propaganda over Covid-19")
Omicron variant: Six persons sent to LNJP Hospital from Delhi airport
As many as six patients have been referred from Delhi Airport to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital. Of these, four tested positive in RT-PCR Covid test, while two have symptoms of COVID-19
 "Omicron variant: Six persons sent to LNJP Hospital from Delhi airport")
Vaccination is critical: Mysteries of omicron could take weeks to untangle
A pandemic-weary world faces weeks of confusing uncertainty as countries restrict travel and take other steps to halt the newest potentially risky coronavirus mutant
 "Vaccination is critical: Mysteries of omicron could take weeks to untangle")
UK speeds up Covid booster jabs to buy time against Omicron variant
The National Health Service (NHS) is putting measures in place to enhance its vaccination programme
 "UK speeds up Covid booster jabs to buy time against Omicron variant")
Covid-19 pandemic: Sikkim reports 10 new cases, tally rises to 32,252
The Himalayan state's coronavirus death toll stood unchanged at 403
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Sikkim reports 10 new cases, tally rises to 32,252")
Covid-19 pandemic: Bengal logs 12 more deaths, 668 fresh cases
The state's Covid tally also mounted to 1,616,751
Omicron already taking over in South Africa as countries tighten borders
US orders airlines to hand over passenger data; EU says combating variant is a 'race against time'
 "Omicron already taking over in South Africa as countries tighten borders")