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India's Covid-19 cases set for new highs as Omicron spreads rapidly

Government officials have privately said they are working under the assumption that daily infections will surpass the record of more than 414,000 set in May

24 new cases push Covid-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar to 7,848

The COVID-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 7,848 on Friday as 24 more people tested positive for the infection, one less than the previous day, a health bulletin said.

Covid-19 in numbers: Latest data on cases and deaths in India and globally

Refer to these tables for data on confirmed coronavirus cases, deaths and recoveries in India and across the world

Data story: India logs 117,100 cases; positivity rate rises to 7.7%

India has so far administered 1,496,681,156 vaccine doses. That is 4248.75 per cent of its total caseload, and 106.99 per cent of its population

Omicron variant of Covid-19 may be less severe, but not 'mild': WHO

During a press briefing, the head of global health body said that at present, 109 countries would miss out on fully vaccinating 70 per cent of their populations by the start of July 2022

Third wave of Covid-19 here, doctors and nurses brace up yet again

The pandemic has taken a physical and emotional toll on frontline workers but they are carrying on with resilience

Omicron spread: Covid-19 testing in India close to second wave peak

Mumbai tested 67,487 samples on Thursday -- its highest so far, even more than the last peak of 56,226 tests done on April 14 last year

Omicron spread: Daily Covid-19 cases set to cross 100,000 mark in India

Positivity rate above 6.4%; Centre asks states to re-establish district control rooms

Covid-19 pandemic: Jharkhand records 3,704 fresh infections

Five districts of the state accounted for majority of the new cases

JNU, DU issue guidelines for staff in view of rising Covid-19 cases

Both the universities said that officials shall follow staggered timings to avoid over-crowding in offices

Omicron mutation could increase infectivity; EU cases top 1-mn mark

Study says that mutations in the variant can strengthen its affinity for human cells, evade antibodies

'Tsunami' of new Covid cases overwhelming global health systems: WHO chief

He cautioned that while the Omicron variant appears to be less severe compared to Delta, especially in those vaccinated, it does not mean it should be categorised as mild'

Covid: Molnupiravir sales may get hit amid safety concerns flagged by ICMR

Doctors say will prescribe if benefits outweigh risks; Clinicians also feel GoI should clarify its stand on Molnupiravir use

Omicron restrictions may shave off up to 150 bps from FY22 GDP growth

India Ratings said concerns relating to Covid-19 and its impact on the ongoing economic recovery had resurfaced in view of the spread of Omicron

Spike in Covid cases may impact banking system's restructured book: Icra

Demand for recast may also go up for loans previously restructured; RBI warns of drop in bank's asset quality but reassures that they are strong enough to withstand huge shocks

Advance Estimates for GDP today amid Omicron-induced uncertainties

The first and second Advance Estimates were the same for 2019-20, but turned out to be wrong when the actual numbers came

Don't underestimate Omicron

Rapid surge can still overwhelm health care system

Restaurant association write to PM, seeks relook at Covid restrictions

It has also called for longer operating hours for the industry

Delhi sees over 15k cases; Satyendar Jain says no need for lockdown yet

Jain said the city has not reported any death due to the Omicron variant so far

Delhi records 15,097 new Covid cases, 15.34% positivity rate; 6 deaths

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain asserted Delhi is in a comfortable position in terms of hospital bed occupancy