'BA.2.75 sub-variant of Omicron has limited circulation in India, doesn't enhance disease spread'The sources also said it is critical to continue to monitor the spread of this sub-lineage and also the other emerging sub-lineages of Omic...
05 Jul, 2022, 06.12 PM IST
Omicron most dominant strain of Covid 19 in IndiaIn the fourth week of December, Omicron was found in 50% of the samples sent for genomic sequencing. In the second and third weeks of Janua...
16 Feb, 2022, 12.33 AM IST
Omicron strain in community transmission stage in India, dominant in multiple metros: INSACOGThe INSACOG, in its January 10 bulletin that was released on Sunday, said while most Omicron cases so far have been asymptomatic or mild, h...
24 Jan, 2022, 09.00 AM IST
Omicron now accounts for over 90% of cases in Indian metrosData shows that Omicron has been spreading. According to the genomic surveillance data by Insacog network, in the fourth week of December, ...
21 Jan, 2022, 10.07 AM IST
Omicron wave likely to subside by March: ExpertsIn the last few days there has been a steep increase in cases. In view of Omicron's explosive spread, experts say the threat level is curre...
14 Jan, 2022, 06.44 AM IST
Omicron is more infectious than Delta variant, says Medanta Hospital senior surgeon Dr Arvind KumarSenior Surgeon of Medanta Hospital Dr Arvind Kumar on Thursday said that the data shows that the COVID-19 variant Omicron is more infectiou...
13 Jan, 2022, 04.39 PM IST
Data shows Omicron variant driving third wave of pandemic across statesTill a few days ago it was only in the western region of the country that the surge in Covid cases was due to Omicron, while in the northea...
08 Jan, 2022, 02.10 PM IST
Omicron has started replacing Delta variant in India, say sourcesA total of 1,270 Omicron cases have been detected across 23 states and UTs so far.
31 Dec, 2021, 05.13 PM IST
India will see Omicron surge but cases will be mild, vaccines will help: South African expertThe chairperson of the South African Medical Association also said existing vaccines will definitely control the contagion but those unvacc...
25 Dec, 2021, 01.35 PM IST
Next few days will tell if Omicron or Delta led to surge, say expertsDoctors say that the next few days are crucial. With cases going up, many experts have called for booster jabs for healthcare workers. Some...
21 Dec, 2021, 10.05 AM IST
Omicron driven third wave in India likely to peak in Feb: Covid Supermodel PanelVidyasagar, who is also the head of the National COVID-19 Supermodel Committee, said that India will have Omicron's third wave but it will ...
18 Dec, 2021, 05.29 PM IST
Omicron cases top 100, avoid non-essential travel: Health MinistryIn its weekly briefing, the Health Ministry flagged the rising threat of Omicron across the world. Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Health Min...
17 Dec, 2021, 07.39 PM IST
Omicron infection without travel raises fear of community spreadThe Omicron cases have been on a rise in India. Eight people tested positive for Omicron on Tuesday in Maharashtra and none of the eight ha...
16 Dec, 2021, 06.27 AM IST
Omicron variant will spread very rapidly in India: Juliet PulliamGiven what has been seen in South Africa is now being seen in other parts of the world, I expect the variant will spread very rapidly in In...
15 Dec, 2021, 09.50 AM IST
Omicron spreads faster and weakens jabs: WHOThe WHO said Omicron had spread to 63 countries as of December 9. Faster transmission was noted in South Africa, where Delta is less preval...
13 Dec, 2021, 01.18 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
Omicron will be in major cities but with mild symptoms: Former CSIR institute Chief"The results indicate that the hybrid immunity will be effective against the new variant, Director of Tata Institute for Genetics and Socie...
05 Dec, 2021, 08.24 AM IST