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India records 333,533 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hrs, 525 new deaths

India logged 333,533 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 39,237,264

Indonesia reports first two deaths from Omicron Covid-19 variant

Indonesia's Health Ministry confirmed the first two deaths from the Omicron coronavirus variant amid a spike in cases triggered by the more infectious virus.

Cases drop for 1st time as Africa's 4th Covid-19 wave ebbs: WHO

Weekly Covid-19 cases in Africa have dropped significantly and deaths dipped for the first time since the peak of the fourth wave of the pandemic propelled by the Omicron variant, WHO said

France to ease Covid-19 restrictions in February, says PM Jean Castex

French pm Jean Castex announced the government will proceed to ease certain Covid-19 related restrictions in February.

South Korea to lower age of eligibility for Covid pills from 65 to 60

The government will lower the age of eligibility for Covid-19 treatment pills from 65 to 60 to better contain the spread of the omicron variant, PM Kim Boo-kyum said

There's possibility of increase in Covid-19 cases, says Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur said that there is a possibility of an increase in the number of Covid-19 as the peak is yet to come in the state.

Japan widens Covid-19 restrictions as Omicron cases surge in cities

Restaurants and bars will close early in Tokyo and a dozen other areas across Japan beginning Friday as Japan widens Covid restrictions amid Omicron surge

Mobile Covid-19 testing lab launched for Northeast starting Mizoram

Beginning with Mizoram, the Centre on Thursday launched a Mobile Covid testing facility for Northeast India.

China traced back its first Omicron case to a document from Canada

The first case of the Omicron variant in China was traced back to an international document received from Canada, according to the Beijing health authorities

Karnataka records 41,457 new Covid cases, positivity rate over 22%

Karnataka on Tuesday logged 41,457 new Covid cases and 20 deaths, while the positivity rate stood at 22.30 per cent

Japan ready to expand Covid-19 restrictions as infections surge

Japan's government is preparing social restrictions in Tokyo and other regions as the omicron variant of the coronavirus infects more people. Japan has never had a lockdown during the pandemic but has focused instead on asking restaurants and bars to close early. Crowds are back in many parts of Japan, with people packing stores and events, while COVID-19 cases jump. The order will be finalised this week and is likely to take effect Friday for Tokyo and nine other regions, including Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi and Kumamoto, the government spokesman said Tuesday. An order was issued earlier this month for Okinawa, Yamaguchi and Hiroshima prefectures. Other areas seeing surging infections, such as Osaka, may be added later. The infections are rising at an unprecedented speed, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters. Worries are growing about infections spreading so quickly that hospital systems may get stretched thin, he said. He acknowledged additional action may be nee

Those not willing to get Covid vaccine can stay at home: Assam CM Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Covid vaccination is not mandatory, but people who are not willing to get vaccinated must stay at home

Australia reports record high Covid-19 deaths; hospitals under stress

Australia reported a record high of Covid deaths, and its second-largest state declared an emergency in hospitals

Approval of US govt's response towards Covid pandemic hits new low: Poll

Americans' approval of the White House's response towards the Covid-19 pandemic has hit a new low, according to a new poll.

Poland hit by Covid 5th wave, minister says cases could hit record level

Poland's Health Minister Adam Niedzielski has said that the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has come to the country, warning that infections could soon hit record levels.

Covid infections in US immigration detention centres surge by 520% in 2022

The number of coronavirus infections among immigrants detained at US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centres has surged by 520 per cent since the start of 2022.

At 20,718, Delhi records dip in new Covid-19 cases for 2nd consecutive day

Delhi recorded a dip in new Covid-19 cases for the second consecutive day with 20,718 fresh infections cases being reported in the national capital at a positivity rate of 30.64 per cent

WHO cautions against concurrent outbreaks of Covid-19, other diseases

The WHO cautioned and urged for preparedness against concurrent outbreaks of Covid-19 and other respiratory diseases during the coming spring.

US CDC projects over 62,000 Covid-related deaths in coming 4 weeks

A new ensemble forecast from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicted that more than 62,000 more people could die from Covid-19 over the next four weeks.

US reports nearly 8.5 mn child Covid-19 cases, increasing 'exponentially'

Nearly 8.5 million children in the US have tested positive for Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic, and Covid-19 cases among American children are "increasing exponentially"