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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

Covid-19 pandemic: Tamil Nadu hits another peak in daily cases

The sharpest increase in fresh infections was reported in Chennai with 3,759 cases

Pondy govt introduces additional restrictions to check Covid-19 spread

The government had extended lockdown on December 30 with several curbs

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

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

India sees sharpest drop in polio vaccination since 1990s, shows data

Most immunisation programmes witnessed a decline in 2020; India was worst among South Asia and, in some cases, one of the worst significant economies in the world

Restaurant association write to PM, seeks relook at Covid restrictions

It has also called for longer operating hours for the industry

Delta, Omicron variants spreading like 'tsunami': TN health minister

The comment comes in the wake of the state registering a massive spurt in new Covid-19 infections over the last few days

Mumbai logs over 20,000 Covid-19 cases to set a new record; 4 more die

Mumbai reported 20,181 new cases, a fresh all-time high daily count and up 5,015 from a day ago, while four more patients succumbed to the infection, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said

Bengal logs 15,421 new Covid-19 cases, 19 fresh fatalities in last 24 hours

West Bengal's Covid-19 tally rose to 16,93,744 on Thursday as 15,421 more people tested positive for the infection, 1,399 more than the previous day, a health bulletin said

Portugal adds coronavirus booster jab incentives, cuts isolation

People who had a booster jab two weeks previously will from next Monday no longer need to show a negative coronavirus test

Omicron's mildness a 'mistake', Covid itself not getting milder: UK expert

While the study showed that the new variant is infecting the cells found in the lungs less, the virus itself is not intending to become milder

Covid-19 pandemic: Goa reports 971 new cases; positivity rate rises to 20%

Two more patients succumbed to the infection in the state, pushing the death toll to 3,528

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tests positive for Covid-19

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that he has tested Covid-19 positive and have very mild symptoms.

Amid Covid surge, Bengal CM makes RT-PCR mandatory for inter-state movement

Mamata Banerjee urged people to abide by the Covid-19 protocol and restrictions imposed by the state government to check the surge in the contagion

125 flyers on charter flight from Italy test positive for Covid in Amritsar

A total of 125 passengers on a Milan-Amritsar charter flight were found to be Covid positive when tested on arrival, govt officials said

Covid-19: Omicron variant underwent fundamental changes, reveals study

The Omicron variant has undergone fundamental changes that may explain its spread and disease