The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia INSACOG is closely tracking the new variant of COVID-19 called B.1.1.529 and its presence has not b...

Sisodia said that government departments, especially health, have been instructed to again enhance infrastructure and other necessary facil...

It was on Friday designated as a "Variant of Concern" by the WHO, which named it "Omicron". A "variant of concern" is the WHO's top categor...

The new variant has also been identified in South Africa, Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel.

The 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 ...

Shaw added an article along with her tweet mentioning details on the new Covid strain.

Scientists have so far only detected the B.1.1.529 variant in relatively small numbers, mainly in South Africa but also in Botswana, Hong K...

Within a few days of the discovery of the new variant, it has already impacted on a jittery society that is sensitive to bad COVID-19 news,...

In the past two days, scientists detected the B1.1.529 variant after observing an increase in infections in South Africa’s economic hub sur...

The latest variant is the most heavily mutated version discovered so far. First identified in South Africa at the start of this week, the s...

In a letter address to additional chief secretary/principal secretary/secretary (Health) of all states and union territories, Union Health ...

It's unclear from where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has also been seen in t...

From 11.59 PM (local time) on Saturday, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with travel history within the last 14 days to B...

Scientists are still finding out more about the new variant, first identified at the start of this week, but the news pummeled financial ma...

Defending a ban on flights from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that...

The Centre had on Thursday asked all states and union territories to conduct rigorous screening and testing of all international travellers...

Three infections have been detected in Botswana to date and six in South Africa -- where variant surveillance is more robust.