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Spain's Covid-19 caseload exceeds 7 mn with deaths nearing 90,000

Spain's confirmed COVID-19 cases has passed the 7 million benchmark and the death toll is likely to reach 90,000 soon, according to the latest figures published by the Ministry of Health.The data, which was published late on Friday night, showed 7,164,906 people have been infected by COVID-19, with 2,42,440 new cases reported in the 48-hour period between 14:00 on Wednesday until the same time on Friday.The same period also saw the confirmation of 97 more deaths in the country due to the virus, lifting the death toll since the start of the pandemic to 89,934.Spain is suffering the sixth wave of infections due to the Omicron variant, with the last million cases confirmed in just 10 days since the country crossed the 6-million cases mark on December 28 and with a 46 percent increase in cases over the past week.The 14-day incidence of the virus continued to rise and hit a new high of 2,722 cases per 1,00,000 inhabitants on Friday.Children returned to school on Jan. 10 with the Health ...

Japan approves new restrictions for areas witnessing sharp Covid surge

Japan approved new restrictions on Friday to curb a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the three most affected southwestern regions of Okinawa, Yamaguchi and Hiroshima. Given the sudden surge in infections, the medical system runs the risk of suffering a heavy burden in the near future, Daishiro Yamagiwa, the minister in charge of COVID-19 responses, said at a government panel meeting. The new measures include earlier closing hours for restaurants, a ban on serving alcohol and restrictions on large-scale events. Details on these measures, which will begin Sunday and last through the end of the month, are decided at the local level and will likely vary. Japan has undergone periods of similar restrictions over the past two years in various areas, including Tokyo. The last order for restricted activity was lifted in September. This time, the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant appears to be first hitting prefectures that house the US military. Cases in Okinawa, home to mo

Next Covid variant after 'mild' Omicron could be more virulent: Expert

The reduced severity of Omicron is good news for now, but it is the result of an "evolutionary mistake" as Covid-19 is transmitting very efficiently

Global Covid cases cross grim milestone of 300 mn; deaths over 5.47 mn

Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has surpassed the grim milestone of 300 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.47 million

Delhi makes Shehnai Banquet Hall as Covid care centre with 100 oxygen beds

In view of the rising cases of Covid, the Delhi government made operational once again the Shehnai Banquet Hall as COVID care centre opposite the LNJP Hospital.

People may need another booster dose in fall of 2022: Moderna CEO Bancel

The efficacy of boosters against COVID-19 is likely to decline over the next few months and people may need another shot in the fall of 2022, Moderna CEO said

Night curfew in Chandigarh; schools, colleges closed amid Covid cases rise

With the spike in Coronavirus cases, the Chandigarh administration on Thursday decided to impose night curfew in the Union Territory from 10 pm to 5 am daily.

Naidu calls for sense of urgency in dealing with new surge in Covid cases

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu called for a sense of urgency in dealing with the new surge in Covid cases and to apply the lessons of the past waves of the pandemic.

Mumbai hits milestone of 1 crore first dose of coronavirus vaccines

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Mumbai on Wednesday crossed a major milestone of administering over 1 crore first dose of coronavirus vaccines

Bengal logs 14,022 fresh Covid-19 cases, 4,949 more than the previous day

West Bengal's COVID-19 tally on Wednesday climbed to 16,78,323 with 14,022 fresh cases, 4,949 more than the previous day, the health department said.

Reserve 50% of beds for Covid patients: Karnataka govt to private hospitals

Karnataka government has ordered the private hospitals and private medical colleges in the state on Wednesday to immediately reserve and keep ready 30 per cent of beds

WHO still recommends 14-day quarantine for Covid-19 patients: Official

Although most people recover from COVID-19 within five to seven days of the onset of symptoms, the WHO still recommends a 14-day quarantine, an official from the organization said

Covid infections rise in Netherlands by 35% in past week despite lockdown

Despite an anti-pandemic lockdown currently in force, the number of positive Covid-19 tests in the Netherlands increased by 35 per cent in the past week, compared to the previous week

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 290 mn, deaths surge to over 5.44 mn

Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 290 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.44 million

Noida's active Covid-19 cases cross 100-mark after 38 new infections

Gautam Buddh Nagar on Thursday logged 38 new COVID-19 infections that pushed the number of active cases in the district to 135 a figure it last saw over six months ago, official data showed. Ghaziabad, adjoining Gautam Buddh Nagar, also recorded 17 new cases that pushed its tally of active infections to 90, the data showed. Gautam Buddh Nagar currently has the highest number of active cases in Uttar Pradesh followed by Lucknow (109) and Ghaziabad, according to the data shared by the state's health department for a 24-hour period. Uttar Pradesh has 645 active cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, up from 473 on Wednesday, the data showed. So far, Gautam Buddh Nagar has recorded 468 deaths due to the pandemic, while Ghaziabad has logged 461 such fatalities, according to the official data. Gautam Buddh Nagar had on June 18 recorded 135 active cases of coronavirus. COVID-19 cases had reduced to single digit figures both in Gautam Buddh Nagar as well as Ghaziabad but surged again this month

Community spread of Omicron variant can overwhelm hospitals: Experts

Senior doctors warned that though data suggests that Omicron variant causes mild infection, there is a need to remain watchful as a community spread can still strain hospitals.

Civic, police dept chiefs hold meeting to curb Covid spread in Bengaluru

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta instructed the concerned officials to take necessary measures to control the spread of Covid-19 and its latest variant Omicron

Is the end in sight of Covid-19 pandemic that began two years ago?

The Covid-19 pandemic that began in December 2019 continues to rage like wildfire, threatening human lives, mental peace as well as the economy.

Setback for Belgian govt as coronavirus restrictions measures overturned

In a setback for the Belgian government, an advisory body on Tuesday suspended a Cabinet-ordered closure of part of the cultural sector

Global Covid caseload tops 281.3 mn, deaths surge over 5.40 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 281.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.40 million and vaccinations to over 8.97 billion