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Omicron threat: Maharashtra to screen passengers from 10 countries
The new Omicron variant has already resulted in a global scare
 "Omicron threat: Maharashtra to screen passengers from 10 countries")
Majority of Indians want govt to reconsider decision on int'l flights
As much as 64% of respondents in a survey conducted over the government's decision to allow scheduled international operations to and from India from December 15
 "Majority of Indians want govt to reconsider decision on int'l flights")
Hunt for Covid variants: How the new one was found and what we know so far
B.1.1.529 has a genetic profile very different from other circulating variants. It does not seem to be a 'daughter of delta' or 'grandson of beta' but rather represents a new lineage of SARS-CoV-2
 "Hunt for Covid variants: How the new one was found and what we know so far")
After 20 months, Maharashtra govt lifts all lockdown restrictions
Maharashtra lifted all lockdown restrictions with conditions, allowing economic, social, cultural, sports and entertainment activities as before the pandemic days
 "After 20 months, Maharashtra govt lifts all lockdown restrictions")
Coronavirus: How worried should we be about the Omicron variant?
Omicron's mutations are likely to render certain COVID-19 treatments - including some manufactured antibodies - ineffective
 "Coronavirus: How worried should we be about the Omicron variant?")
South African scientists brace for wave propelled by omicron variant
Worried scientists in South Africa where omicron was first identified are scrambling to combat its lightning spread across the country
 "South African scientists brace for wave propelled by omicron variant")
IPL 2022: Punjab Kings unlikely to retain any player ahead of mega auction
Punjab Kings, who didn't have a great outing last season, may not retain any of their players, ahead of the Indian Premier League 2022 mega auctions
 "IPL 2022: Punjab Kings unlikely to retain any player ahead of mega auction")
High alert: World scurries to contain new Covid-19 variant found in Africa
With each passing hour, new restrictions were being slapped on travel from countries in southern Africa
Omicron variant: Delhi L-G instructs officers to prepare for any emergency
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal instructed senior officials to ensure strict adherence to Covid appropriate behaviour at public places and preparedness at hospitals to deal with any emergency
 "Omicron variant: Delhi L-G instructs officers to prepare for any emergency")
Don't roll back resumption of international flights: Travel industry execs
Stopping all international passenger flights due to a new Covid variant is not the solution, says a travel industry veteran
 "Don't roll back resumption of international flights: Travel industry execs")
ICC calls off Women's World Cup Qualifier after new Covid variant emerges
The ICC called off an ongoing qualifier for next year's Women's ODI World Cup in Harare following the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant in the African region
 "ICC calls off Women's World Cup Qualifier after new Covid variant emerges")
Top UK scientist says Omicron 'not a disaster', vaccination may protect
Professor Calum Semple said that while it may not be possible to stop the variant coming to the UK, it is still important to delay its arrival
 "Top UK scientist says Omicron 'not a disaster', vaccination may protect")
No case of Omicron variant in MP, govt monitoring situation, says minister
Madhya Pradesh minister said that although nobody has been found infected with this particular variant in the state so far, the government is keeping an eye on the situation
 "No case of Omicron variant in MP, govt monitoring situation, says minister")
BCCI should consult govt before sending cricket team to SA: Anurag Thakur
Anurag Thakur said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India should consult the government before sending the cricket team to South Africa where a new Covid-19 variant has emerged
 "BCCI should consult govt before sending cricket team to SA: Anurag Thakur")
Cong demands revising Covid-19 death toll in Assam, Rs 4 lakh compensation
The Opposition Congress has demanded that the Himanta Biswa Sarma government reveal updated and the correct Covid-19 death toll in the state
 "Cong demands revising Covid-19 death toll in Assam, Rs 4 lakh compensation")
Omicron variant: WHO asks Southeast Asian countries to step up surveillance
The global health body said festivities and celebrations must include all precautionary measures and crowds and large gatherings must be avoided
 "Omicron variant: WHO asks Southeast Asian countries to step up surveillance")
PM asks officials to review plans for easing of international travel curbs
PM Modi on Saturday chaired a comprehensive meeting to review public health preparedness and vaccination related to Covid, says PMO
 "PM asks officials to review plans for easing of international travel curbs")
Dutch find 61 Covid cases among S.Africa passengers, looking for new strain
The cases were discovered among around 600 passengers who arrived at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on two flights on Friday
 "Dutch find 61 Covid cases among S.Africa passengers, looking for new strain")
New variant serious threat, govt should provide vaccine security: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi expressed concern over the new coronavirus variant and asked the government to provide vaccine security to the people of the country
 "New variant serious threat, govt should provide vaccine security: Rahul")
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai calls meeting on Covid-19 situation
Bommai has convened a meeting on Saturday evening to discuss the situation emerging out of increasing Covid-19 cases in Bengaluru and Dharwad and the impact of the new strain of the contagion
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