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Omicron doesn't escape RT-PCR and RAT; ramp up testing: Centre tells states

International passengers from 'at risk' countries are being advised to prepare to wait at the airports till the report of the RT-PCR test has come, and not book connecting flights beforehand

Omicron variant brings Covid-19 vaccine inequity 'home to roost'

The hoarding of limited shots by rich countries creating virtual vaccine deserts in many poorer ones doesn't just mean risk for the parts of the world seeing shortages; it threatens the entire globe

Omicron: Govt extends containment measures till Dec 31 amid global concerns

The Centre on Tuesday extended the nation-wide COVID-19 containment measures till December 31 in view of the emergence of a highly mutant COVID-19 variant Omicron in some countries

White House holiday decorations honour Covid-19 frontline workers

Holiday decorations unveiled Monday for Joe and Jill Biden's first White House Christmas honour frontline workers who persevered during the Covid-19 pandemic

India reports 6,990 new Covid cases, fewer than 10,000 for 4th straight day

India reported 6,990 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, below the 10,000-mark for fourth consecutive day

Covishield was effective against Covid in India amid Delta-led surge: Study

The vaccine effectiveness of complete vaccination against moderate-to-severe disease was much higher at 81%, says Lancet study

DATA STORY: 6,990 cases added; daily test positivity rate drops to 0.7%

India has so far administered 1,232,502,767 vaccine doses. That is 3563.4 per cent of its total caseload, and 88.1 per cent of its population

Institutional quarantine likely in Mumbai for passengers from high-risk nations

The issue was discussed at a review meeting called by BMC commissioner on Saturday and it was decided that passengers arriving from countries at risk shall be subject to a compulsory quarantine

Japan confirms first case of new Omicron coronavirus variant

Japan confirmed on Tuesday its first case of the new omicron coronavirus variant, a visitor who recently arrived from Namibia, an official said.

Why is India not banning international flights, Kejriwal asks PM Modi

In the wake of emergence of a new Covid-19 variant -- Omicron, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday requested PM Modi to ban international flights as most of them land in the national capital.

Covid long-haulers may experience breathing issues, chronic fatigue: Study

Many long-haul COVID-19 patients have chronic fatigue syndrome and other breathing issues months after their initial diagnosis, according to a study.

India promises more Covid-19 shots to Omicron-hit Africa after Chinese move

India said it had supplied more than 25 million doses of domestically made shots to 41 African countries, mostly through the global vaccine-distribution network COVAX

Covid-19: Total travel bans collective punishment, says Guterres

Guterres views completely banning citizens of certain countries from travel as a form of 'collective punishment' and nations should instead use scientific methods to prevent Omicron variant

Covid-19: Why the WHO designated Omicron a variant of concern

The WHO has recommended, among other things, increased surveillance, particularly virus genome sequencing; focused research to understand the dangers posed by this variant

ICMR report on South African returnees' Covid sample in 2-3 days: Karnataka

The ICMR report on the Covid-19 sample of one of the two South Africa returnees is expected in the next 2-3 days, Karnataka Health Minister said

IPCC distributes final draft on pathways to tackle climate change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has distributed the final draft of the Working Group III contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report to governments

Hong Kong extends travel restrictions, Australia reports 5 cases of Omicron

Hong Kong expanded a ban on entry for non-residents from several countries as global health authorities raced to curb a potential outbreak of the Omicron virus

Bengaluru orders 7-day quarantine for all international passengers

The Bengaluru airport has made seven days quarantine compulsory for all international passengers amid concerns of new variant of Covid

Chandigarh man, a South Africa returnee, tests positive for Covid-19

A 39-year-old man, who returned from South Africa, tested positive for COVID-19 in Chandigarh on Monday

Global risk from new coronavirus variant Omicron 'very high', warns WHO

The World Health Organization says the global risk from the omicron variant of the coronavirus is very high based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with severe consequences.