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ICMR designs kit to detect new COVID-19 variant Omicron in 2 hoursThe development has come at a time when the Omicron variant is making its presence felt in various states, with at least 33 cases being det...12 Dec, 2021, 09.09 AM IST- Mumbai prepares Omicron action plan for people returning from 'at risk' countriesA 33-year-old man from Maharashtra's Kalyan-Dombivli who recently returned from South Africa has been found positive for the new Omicron va...05 Dec, 2021, 07.15 AM IST
- WHO declares B.1.1.529 Covid variant as a variant of concern, names it OmicronThis variant has a large number of mutations, some of which are concerning, it said.27 Nov, 2021, 07.28 AM IST
- INSACOG yet to detect presence of variant in IndiaAn advisory panel of the World Health Organization has classified the variant as a highly transmissible virus of concern and named it ``omi...27 Nov, 2021, 06.09 AM IST
- INSACOG closely tracking new COVID-19 variant, presence not yet detected in India: OfficialsThe Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) is closely tracking the new variant of COVID-19 called B. 1.1.529 and its presence has ...26 Nov, 2021, 06.50 PM IST
- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw sounds alarm on Twitter as new variant of Covid-19 triggers panic across the worldShaw added an article along with her tweet mentioning details on the new Covid strain.26 Nov, 2021, 06.23 PM IST
- Israel reports its first confirmed case of new B.1.1.529 coronavirus variantIsrael's Ministry of Health has confirmed that the newly discovered variant of coronavirus, i.e., B.1.1.529 has been identified in the coun...26 Nov, 2021, 05.45 PM IST
- B.1.1.529: What we know about the new Coronavirus variant that’s rocking markets across the worldFears a new strain could fuel outbreaks in many countries, straining health systems, potentially evading vaccines and complicating efforts ...26 Nov, 2021, 05.28 PM IST
- BioNTech/Pfizer expect new variant impact data 'within 2 weeks'Germany's BioNTech is studying how well the coronavirus vaccine it developed with Pfizer protects against the new B.1.1.529 variant detecte...26 Nov, 2021, 05.14 PM IST
- WHO says will take several weeks to understand new variant"Researchers are working to understand more about the mutations and what they potentially mean for how transmissible or virulent this varia...26 Nov, 2021, 05.00 PM IST
- WHO cautions against imposing travel restrictions due to new variant"The WHO recommends that countries continue to apply a risk-based and scientific approach when implementing travel measures," WHO spokesman...26 Nov, 2021, 04.55 PM IST
- No case of B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant reported in India so far: Official sourcesNewly identified COVID-19 variant --- B.1.1.529 --- is causing an increase in new COVID-19 infections in South Africa.26 Nov, 2021, 01.49 PM IST
- European Union seeks to stop air travel from Southern Africa over new coronavirus variant"The Commission will propose, in close coordination with Member States, to activate the emergency brake to stop air travel from the souther...26 Nov, 2021, 01.16 PM IST
- Hong Kong detects new COVID-19 variant in people with travel history to South AfricaHong Kong has detected a newly identified COVID-19 variant, B.1.1.529. which is causing an increase in new Covid-19 infections in South Afr...26 Nov, 2021, 01.15 PM IST
- Britain says new COVID-19 variant is the most significant yet foundDefending a ban on flights from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that...26 Nov, 2021, 01.05 PM IST
- New Covid variant in South Africa affecting those under 25The new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, detected in South Africa is mainly affecting people in the under 25 age group, among whom the vaccinat...26 Nov, 2021, 12.49 PM IST
- India to tighten COVID-19 testing for tourists amid new variant B.1.1.529 concerns"This variant is reported to have a significantly high number of mutations, and thus, has serious public health implications for the countr...26 Nov, 2021, 12.19 PM IST
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