Page 168 - Coronavirus Tests

Jammu and Kashmir sees 134 new coronavirus cases, two more deaths in a day

Srinagar district recorded the highest number of new cases at 44, followed by 26 in Baramulla district

Mumbai records 225 new Covid cases, one death; active tally at 1,769

There are now 1,769 active cases of the coronavirus infection in the state capital

8 new cases of Omicron found in Maha; none had history of overseas travel

The emergence of Omicron, classified as a 'variant of concern' by the WHO, has caused alarm among scientists and governments across the world

'Covid jitters': Kareena, Amrita Arora's residence buildings sealed by BMC

The development comes a week after director Karan Johar threw a bash at his home following which the two actresses tested positive

Data indicate Omicron variant is milder, better at evading vaccines

The findings are preliminary and have not been peer-reviewed

83% surge in Covid cases in Africa, WHO remains 'cautiously optimistic'

Just six African countries have achieved their year-end vaccination target of fully vaccinating 40 per cent of their citizens, with only 20 managing to achieve a 10 per cent coverage

Omicron will not likely affect India the way Delta did: Top virologist

The Omicron variant was first identified in South Africa in November and has since spread to more than 60 countries

Vote on virus rules could be flashpoint for UK Prime Minister Johnson

The votes are also an opportunity to express unhappiness with embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whose approval ratings both with voters and inside his own Conservative Party have plunged

Kerala registers 3,377 fresh coronavirus infections, 174 deaths

As many as 64,350 samples were tested in the last 24 hours

Covishield production capacity 250-275 mn shots a month, Covaxin 50-60 mn

Both companies have achieved close to 90 per cent of present production capacity, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said

Covid-19: China detects second case of Omicron variant

China has largely contained the spread of COVID-19 since it was first detected in the central city of Wuhan in late 2019

After Kareena contracts Covid, BMC to test all guests who attended party

Khan had attended a party at the residence of filmmaker Karan Johar

'Vaccine passports increased immunisation in countries with low coverage'

COVID-19 certification requires people to have proof of complete vaccination, negative test, or disease recovery certificate, to access public venues and events

Omicron infections in UK to touch 200,000 daily, says Report

The estimates based on modelling come after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in a televised statement on Sunday, warned that Britain faces a "tidal wave" of Omicron infections

Covid-19: 4 new Omicron cases detected in Delhi, tally rises to 6

'Of the six cases, one patient has been discharged from the hospital, while the other five are still admitted and are all stable. None are serious'

Pfizer vaccine stops 70% Omicron hospitalisations in South Africa: Study

The study released by South Africa's largest private health insurance administrator, Discovery Health, was based on more than 211,000 positive COVID-19 test results from Nov 15-Dec 7

Omicron likely to affect fully vaccinated, shows Oxford study

The omicron variant, thought to be more infectious than its predecessor delta, was first identified in South Africa in November and has since spread to more than 60 countries

Covid: Over 55% of India's adult population fully vaccinated now

Over 55 per cent of India's adult population has received both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.

NTAGI analyses data of breakthrough infections to decide on booster dose

'NTAGI is analyzing data of Covid-19 breakthrough infections in India, to look at the vaccine effectiveness and take a decision regarding additional and booster dose'

Not right to be carefree: Mumbai mayor after Kareena Kapoor contracts Covid

The mayor said the new coronavirus variant Omicron has also posed new challenges