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Covid cases rise 'through the roof' as Omicron variant sweeps across US

On the plus side, hospitalizations and deaths have been rising more slowly, and it remains to be seen whether omicron's casualty toll will reach levels of previous surges.

Omicron less severe as it mostly avoids attacking lungs, show studies

A series of recently published studies found that the fast-moving Omicron variant may be less severe than other Covid strains because of the way it attacks the lungs, media reports say

India sees 22,775 new Covid cases in a day, active infections cross 100,000

India saw a single-day rise of 22,775 new cases, highest since October 6, while number of active cases surpassed one lakh and Omicron infection tally reached 1,431,Union Health Ministry said

Confident that Covid will end in 2022, says WHO chief amid Omicron scare

The World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that he is optimistic that the Covid-19 pandemic will be defeated in 2022, provided countries work together to contain its spread.

If children safe, future of nation safe: Mandaviya asks people to get jab

Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that the safety of children secures the future of the country and urged the people to get their eligible children registered for vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination: CoWIN registrations for 15-18 age group starts today

Registrations for vaccinating 15-18-year-old children against COVID-19 starts today on the Co-WIN portal.

Over 150 people test positive for Covid-19 pandemic in Bihar

According to the health department, Patna district is bearing the brunt of the fresh spike, accounting for 105 of the 158 cases

Covid-19 pandemic: Delhi records 1,796 new cases, highest since May 22

The number of cases reported on Friday surged to 1,796, with an increased positivity rate of 2.44 per cent

Mumbai records 5,631 Covid-19 cases, 53 pc increase; one death

With 548 people discharged from hospitals, the recovery count rose to 749,707

Emcure Pharma to launch oral Covid drug for emergency use in India

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd announced that it has received Emergency Use Authorisation approval for launch of Molnupiravir, an investigational oral anti-viral drug, for the treatment of mild Covid-19.

Serum Institute applies for full marketing authorisation of Covishield

Vaccine accounts for 88 per cent of all the Covid-19 jabs given in India.

Covid-19 pandemic: Rajasthan man dies after Omicron infection

"The death is due to post-covid pneumonia with comorbidities--diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hypothyroidism," Udaipur Chief Medical Health Officer said

Covid: Omicron has started replacing Delta variant in India, says report

A total of 1,270 Omicron cases have been detected across 23 states and UTs so far, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday

Covid-19 pandemic: Hospitalisation among children hits record high in US

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, almost 199,000 children were reported infected with Covid-19 in the week ending December 23

Israel starts administering 4th vaccine dose as Omicron fuels new cases

The country is currently experiencing a new wave of infections fueled by the transmissible omicron variant

'We threw out any plans we had': CEOs are forced to embrace uncertainty

At companies large and small, new and old, public and private, 2021 was a year that played havoc with expectations

Covid-19 pandemic: Omicron dampens New Year celebrations across the globe

Countries rattled by the new variant mark the end of 2021 with muted celebrations

Gujarat sees 654 Covid-19 cases, no death; active tally now 2,962

Gujarat added 654 cases to its COVID-19 tally in the last 24 hours, taking the state's tally to 8,31,732, while the death toll remained unchanged at 10,118, an official said on Friday. So far, 8,18,652 people have recovered from the infection, including 63 on Friday, leaving the state with an active caseload of 2,962, with 17 patients being on ventilator support, he said. As many as 8.94 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the state so far, of which 1.88 lakh were given during the day, a government release informed. Three new COVID-19 cases were recorded in adjoining Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in the last 24 hours, said an official release. The active tally is three in the Union Territory, which has a caseload of 10,666, including four deaths, and recovery count of 10,659. Gujarat COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 8,31,732 new cases 654, deaths 10,118 discharged 8,18,652 active cases 2,962 and people tested so far - figures not released.

TN sees further rise in daily Covid-19 cases: 1,155 infected, 11 fatalities

New Covid-19 infections have been increasing in Tamil Nadu over the last two days.

Over 145 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 145 crore on Friday with more than 52 lakh vaccine doses being administered in the day, the Union health ministry said. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight, it said. In a tweet, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, "Ending the year on a great note by crossing the milestone of 145 crore #COVID19 vaccinations. My gratitude to our doctors, scientists, healthcare & frontline workers for displaying immense grit, determination & resolve in the challenging 2021 year." The ministry said India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 145 crore (145,09,24,269). As many as 52,29,437 vaccine doses were administered till 7 pm on Friday. As many as 49,98,44,248 first doses and 33,35,17,687 second doses of Covid vaccine have been administered to individuals in the 18-44 age group across the country since the start of phase-3 of the vaccination drive .