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Page 163 - Coronavirus Tests

Delhi reports 91 new Covid cases, positivity rate increases to 0.20%
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 6:14 PM IST

Rafael Nadal positive for virus after returning from Abu Dhabi

Nadal said he is enduring unpleasant moments but hopes to improve little by little

Rafael Nadal positive for virus after returning from Abu Dhabi
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 5:58 PM IST

Tougher curbs likely as Omicron hits another daily high of 12,133 in UK

The total number of confirmed Omicron cases in the UK stands at 37,101, taking the overall COVID-19 infections tally to 82,886 on Sunday

Tougher curbs likely as Omicron hits another daily high of 12,133 in UK
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 5:09 PM IST

Vaccines can be tweaked for protection against new variants: AIIMS director

The remarks have come in the wake of concerns over the new Omicron variant of Covid-19

Vaccines can be tweaked for protection against new variants: AIIMS director
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 4:56 PM IST

Sinopharm's booster dose found weaker against Omicron: Study

The hyper mutated Omicron variant of concern is spread so far to about 90 countries, raising serious concerns about the reduced vaccine efficacy and the increased risk of reinfection

Sinopharm's booster dose found weaker against Omicron: Study
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 4:46 PM IST

No evidence Omicron has lower severity than Delta variant: UK study

The study by researchers from Imperial College London in the UK estimates that the risk of reinfection with the Omicron variant is 5.4 times greater than that of the Delta variant

No evidence Omicron has lower severity than Delta variant: UK study
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 2:14 PM IST

Four more Omicron infections detected in Kerala, tally reaches 15

The state had detected its first Omicron case on December 12 in Ernakulam district

Four more Omicron infections detected in Kerala, tally reaches 15
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 1:48 PM IST

Two more Omicron cases detected in Delhi, total tally now 24: Report

Out of these 24 patients, 12 have been discharged

Two more Omicron cases detected in Delhi, total tally now 24: Report
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 1:43 PM IST

DATA STORY: Delhi logs 107 cases; biggest single-day spike in 4 months

India has so far administered 1,376,720,359 vaccine doses. That is 3962.14 per cent of its total caseload, and 98.41 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: Delhi logs 107 cases; biggest single-day spike in 4 months
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 11:20 AM IST

South Korea reports 5,318 new Covid-19 cases, logs 54 more deaths

South Korea's new coronavirus cases fell below 6,000 for the first time in six days on Monday due partly to less testing over the weekend, but the number of new critically ill patients neared 1,000.

South Korea reports 5,318 new Covid-19 cases, logs 54 more deaths
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 9:00 AM IST

Global Covid caseload tops 274.6 mn, deaths surge to more than 5.35 mn

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 50,846,828 and 806,439, according to the CSSE.

Global Covid caseload tops 274.6 mn, deaths surge to more than 5.35 mn
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 8:57 AM IST

Omicron: Fauci doesn't expect lockdowns; hospitals likely stressed

In the U.S., cases have been reported in most states, pushing infections to pandemic-high records in some, including New York

Omicron: Fauci doesn't expect lockdowns; hospitals likely stressed
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 3:46 AM IST

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam reports 2 new deaths, 75 fresh cases

Currently, the state has 982 active cases

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam reports 2 new deaths, 75 fresh cases
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 2:06 AM IST

India's Omicron count crosses 150; Maharashtra, Delhi have most cases

Six persons tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus in Maharashtra on Sunday, raising the state's tally of such cases to 54

India's Omicron count crosses 150; Maharashtra, Delhi have most cases
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 1:53 AM IST

Covid-19 pandemic: Omicron prompts nixed events, tightened curbs

The number of Omicron cases is doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with community transmission, the WHO said

Covid-19 pandemic: Omicron prompts nixed events, tightened curbs
Updated On : 20 Dec 2021 | 12:16 AM IST

UK reports a further 12,133 confirmed Omicron cases in 24 hours

UK health minister doesn't rule out new Covid restrictions before Christmas

UK reports a further 12,133 confirmed Omicron cases in 24 hours
Updated On : 19 Dec 2021 | 10:00 PM IST

Restaurants anxious as omicron variant, high food costs take toll

The rapid spread of omicron already is pummeling the industry in Britain and elsewhere, with restaurants, hotels and pubs reporting cancellations

Restaurants anxious as omicron variant, high food costs take toll
Updated On : 19 Dec 2021 | 9:05 PM IST

Covid-19 pandemic: Nashik sees 42 cases, 1 death and 15 recoveries

So far, 404,056 people have recovered, including 15 on Sunday

Covid-19 pandemic: Nashik sees 42 cases, 1 death and 15 recoveries
Updated On : 19 Dec 2021 | 8:56 PM IST

Telangana adds 134 new cases to its Covid-19 pandemic tally

The number of active cases stood at 3,693

Telangana adds 134 new cases to its Covid-19 pandemic tally
Updated On : 19 Dec 2021 | 8:44 PM IST

Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 300 fresh cases, one death

Udupi was the only district which reported a death while there were zero fatalities in 30 districts

Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 300 fresh cases, one death
Updated On : 19 Dec 2021 | 8:42 PM IST