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Traders in Delhi fear closure of shops, establishments as Covid cases rise

The business fraternity of the national capital is in a state of panic

'Precautionary dose' is only applicable after 9 months of 2nd dose: Govt

The CoWIN platform chief Dr R S Sharma further explained the requirement of a comorbidity certificate from a registered physician is mandatory for the third shot

World stocks stall, oil prices drop as Omicron concerns linger

U.S. airlines have cancelled or delayed thousands of flights over the past three days due to Covid-19-related staff shortages, while several cruise ships had to cancel stops after outbreaks aboard

Delhi records 331 new Covid cases, highest daily count since June 9

On Sunday, Delhi recorded 290 cases with a positivity rate of 0.55 per cent and one fatality, according to officials figures

Covid vaccine hesitancy in poor nations may spur new variants

Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy has long been recognised as a problem in high- and middle-income nations

China reports 162 locally transmitted coronavirus infections

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases on the mainland has reached 101,277, including 2,158 patients still receiving treatment, of whom 13 were in severe conditions

Goa reports 1st Omicron case; minor traveller from UK found infected

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has already asked the tourism stakeholders to stay alert and ensure there is no spread of Covid-19 during festivities

Health Ministry submits report on Covid-19 to Election Commission

The Assembly election is scheduled for five states - Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Punjab in 2022

MHA issues fresh advisory for Covid mgmt, asks states not to lower guard

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said States and Union Territories may consider imposing need based, local curbs and restrictions, to control the crowd during the festive season

Oil prices drop as Covid-19 surge prompts flight cancellations

In the past three days, thousands of passengers have been stranded after U.S. airlines cancelled flights due to Covid-related staff shortages

DATA STORY: India logs 6,531 new cases; death toll rises to 479,997

India has so far administered 1,417,025,654 vaccine doses. That is 4072.69 per cent of its total caseload, and 101.3 per cent of its population

South Korea approves emergency authorisation of Pfizer's oral Covid pill

South Korea on Monday approved an emergency authorization of US drug giant Pfizer Inc.'s oral drug to treat Covid-19, making it the first such pill to be used in the country.

Nepal struggles to intensify Covid vaccination amid Omicron threat

As the threat of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant looms large, Nepal is struggling to vaccinate its targeted population against the virus.

Kabul residents less interested in receiving Covid doses: Vaccination teams

Kabul residents are less interested in Covid-19 vaccination, according to mobile teams

Covid-19 vaccination mandatory in Singapore from February next year

Singapore has made Covid vaccination a mandatory condition for the approval of new applications for work passes, long-term passes and permanent residence in Singapore from February 1 next year. Those renewing their work passes will also have to be vaccinated, The Straits Times reported, citing the multi-ministry task force (MMTF) on Covid. The new order will not apply to children aged below 12 and those who are medically ineligible for vaccination, it said. The new measure, announced on Sunday, is a part of the nation's adjustments to dealing with the Omicron variant. "These measures will help sustain our high vaccination rates and facilitate the safe reopening of our society and economy," the Singapore daily quoting the MMTF said. At the point of application, employers will have to make a declaration that their work pass holders and dependants are fully vaccinated upon arrival in Singapore. Work pass holders must submit or present their vaccination certificates as part of the ..

Covaxin showed good immune response in children during trials: NTAGI chief

Covaxin has shown that it has a very good immune response in children in trials, NTAGI Chairman Dr NK Arora said

UP govt to administer Covid vaccine to children aged 15-18 years from Jan 3

UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Sunday has announced to vaccinate the children of the age group of 15 to 18 years on January 3, 2022, in consonance with the PM Modi's announcement

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Coronavirus can persist for months after traversing entire body: Study

Pathogen is capable of replicating in human cells beyond respiratory tract, say scientists

Children above 15 to get Bharat Biotech's Covaxin only, for now

The Centre is of the opinion that booster shots are population- and frequency-specific interventions