Will Covid variant BF.7 bring the world's fourth pandemic wave? Understand the difference with DeltaThe lethal Delta variant, which began the terrible second wave in India in 2021, is not as transmissible as the BF.7 sub-variant.
22 Dec, 2022, 11.56 AM IST
New Omicron strain first seen in India in May: WHOWHO said so far less than 200 sequences are available from about 14 countries, and many of these are from India.
13 Jul, 2022, 12.48 AM IST
India sailed through Omicron wave because of vaccination, says Health Minister MandaviyaIndia, which battled the deadly second wave blamed on the Delta variant in April-May last year, faced the Omicron challenge in December 202...
01 Apr, 2022, 12.39 PM IST
Last week saw highest weekly global Covid numbers since beginning of pandemic: WHOThe COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update, released on Tuesday by the WHO, said that globally, the number of new COVID-19 cases increased ...
26 Jan, 2022, 11.36 AM IST
Tuberculosis and cancer have higher mortality rates than Omicron. But, why do we fear the virus more?Dr. Habil Khorakiwala says there is a need to disassociate fears from the current pandemic.
24 Jan, 2022, 07.44 PM IST
115 deaths reported globally due to Omicron, one in India, says Health Ministry"Omicron has a substantial growth advantage over Delta as per WHO...Data from South Africa, the UK, Canada, Denmark suggests a reduced risk...
12 Jan, 2022, 07.06 PM IST
WHO: COVID-19 cases rose by more than 50%, deaths stableIn the weekly report issued Tuesday night, the U.N. health agency said there were about 15 million new COVID-19 cases last week and more th...
12 Jan, 2022, 04.37 PM IST
India's second Omicron variant related death reported in OdishaThe first Omicron death in Odisha was confirmed by CDMO, Balangir, Dr Snehalata Sahu. The deceased, a 50 year old woman, was suffering from...
07 Jan, 2022, 11.19 AM IST
Union home secretary reviews Covid-19 scene in Delhi-NCRThe Omicron tally in the country reached 2,630, with Maharashtra (797) topping the count, followed by Delhi (465), Rajasthan (236) and Kera...
07 Jan, 2022, 07.36 AM IST
Omicron infected person dead in OdishaThe 45-year-old woman, a resident of Agalpur in Bolangir district who had tested positive for coronavirus, had died on December 27 last yea...
06 Jan, 2022, 10.26 PM IST
AIIMS cancels doctors' winter vacation amid Covid surgeIndia has seen the sudden spike in the Covid cases after the outbreak of new Covid varaint Omicron.
04 Jan, 2022, 02.46 PM IST
Omicron natural vaccine? Experts call notion dangerous, say doesn't take 'long Covid' into accountNoted virologist Shahid Jameel said the notion that Omicron is a natural vaccine is a dangerous idea spread by irresponsible people. "It br...
02 Jan, 2022, 12.00 PM IST
Mumbai reports 3,671 new Covid cases; 46% higher than yesterdayEarlier today, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met the state's Covid task force this afternoon. One of the key discussions at the high-leve...
30 Dec, 2021, 07.25 PM IST
Telangana reports two more Omicron casesTwo more cases of Omicron were reported in Telangana on Friday, taking the state's tally to nine, a top health official said. While eight o...
17 Dec, 2021, 01.43 PM IST
A variant of concern: What you need to know about OmicronThe number of cases of this variant appears to be increasing in almost all provinces in South Africa. In 4-6 weeks’ time, it will be spread...
12 Dec, 2021, 10.45 AM IST
India must prepare for possibility of third Covid-19 wave, warns health expertThe health expert explained that in this phase, India should be preparing itself for the possibility that a third wave may come, while hopi...
06 Dec, 2021, 11.13 AM IST
Omicron adds new uncertainties to global economic outlook: Moody's AnalyticsIn its commentary titled 'Much to Learn About OmicronFast’, Moody’s Analytics said although the variant appears to spread ”remarkably quick...
29 Nov, 2021, 04.36 PM IST