Cases of B.A. sub-lineage of Omicron found in Maharashtra for first time“The whole genome sequencing was conducted by the Institute of Science Education and Research, and its finding has been confirmed by the In...
28 May, 2022, 09.27 PM IST
BA.4 variant patient fully recovered, no spread in TN, says Health SecretaryThe BA.2 is the predominant variant reported in 73 percent of the samples sequenced for Whole Genomic Sequencing (WGS) of covid-19 samples ...
23 May, 2022, 09.00 PM IST
COVID-19: Tamil Nadu reports first case of Omicron BA.4 variantTamil Nadu Minister for Health and Family Welfare MA Subramanian said the 19-year-old woman detected with the new variant was visited by to...
21 May, 2022, 08.52 PM IST
BA.2 version of Omicron identified in 18.4% samples in Tamil NaduIt is to be noted that the BA.2 sub-variant is driving the Covid-19 cases in the UK. The genomic analysis on the samples also found that th...
20 Mar, 2022, 11.34 AM IST
Active COVID-19 infections surge past one lakh in Tamil NaduChennai accounted for majority of new coronavirus cases with 8,218 followed by Chengalpet 2,030, Coimbatore 1,162, Thiruvallur 901, Madurai...
13 Jan, 2022, 09.09 PM IST
80-85 pc cases were Omicron, remaining delta variant of COVID-19: Tamil Nadu health ministerAmid the full lockdown put in place on Sunday by the Tamil Nadu government following the spurt in new cases, Subramanian said nearly 90 per...
09 Jan, 2022, 07.45 PM IST
Only vaccinated passengers allowed on suburban trains in Chennai region: Southern RailwayWith effect from 4 am on January 10 till 23.59 pm on January 31, only passengers in possession of certificate of COVID-19 vaccination would...
08 Jan, 2022, 05.15 PM IST
Tamil Nadu hits another peak in daily Covid-19 casesRecoveries remained low with 721 people getting discharged in the last 24 hours, aggregating to 27,07,779 leaving 22,828 active infections,...
06 Jan, 2022, 10.25 PM IST
Delta and Omicron variants spreading like 'tsunami': TN health ministerThe Delta and Omicron variants of the coronavirus were spreading like a 'tsunami' wave in Tamil Nadu, State Minister for Medical and Family...
06 Jan, 2022, 08.24 PM IST
"Important decisions" in days to come to counter increasing COVID, Omicron cases: Karnataka CM"It is increasing across the country, the Centre has identified Karnataka also as one among the eight states. We have already taken certain...
31 Dec, 2021, 05.52 PM IST
Containment zone returns in Chennai as Omicron cases rise to 45, minister says no need to panicAbout 29 persons out of 34 who tested for Omicron have been treated and discharged. Pointing out that England and world over several countr...
30 Dec, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
Will hold meeting with officials on Sunday regarding COVID situation: Karnataka CM Bommai"Omicron is rising in the country. My fear is that the COVID-19 cases are rising in Maharashtra, Kerala as well as in Tamil Nadu. This scar...
25 Dec, 2021, 02.30 PM IST
Covid-19: Tamil Nadu adds 33 new cases of Omicron variantAll 34 (including the first case) are asymptomatic and have giddiness and sore throat and are doing well.
23 Dec, 2021, 03.36 PM IST
28 from overseas detected with S-gene drop fuel suspicion of Omicron: Health MinisterCurrently, travellers arriving from 'high-risk' countries undergo mandated RT-PCR testing at the international airport while the Health Dep...
17 Dec, 2021, 07.04 PM IST
Asymptomatic flyer from Nigeria suspected for Omicron variant in Tamil NaduAlong with his samples, those of his close contacts - mostly relatives - have been sent to Bengaluru lab for whole genome sequencing, the m...
14 Dec, 2021, 02.29 PM IST
18 passengers who arrived from overseas test Covid positive: Tamil Nadu Health MinisterThe number of people who tested Covid-19 positive on arrival from overseas to Tamil Nadu till date has increased with 18 passengers from "a...
11 Dec, 2021, 08.17 PM IST
13 passengers who arrived from overseas test Covid positive: TN health ministerThirteen passengers who arrived from 'at risk' and 'non-risk' countries to Tamil Nadu till date have tested Covid-19 positive and their RTP...
09 Dec, 2021, 05.44 PM IST