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New Zealand to remove pandemic mandates as omicron wanesThe changes mean that many restrictions will be removed before tourists start arriving back in New Zealand. Earlier this month, the governm...
DCGI gives nod to SII's proposal to manufacture vaccine against omicron for test, analysis"Development of this vaccine shall be another example of vaccine production strength of our country in line with the clarion call of our pr...
Experts on Omicron: Reinfection possible, focus on Covid-appropriate behaviourAmid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, experts have said that reinfection among people is a possibility. Experts have...
Omicron sibling can't be detected by imported RT-PCR kits: ExpertsThe elusive sibling (sub-lineage) of the Omicron variant, BA.2, cannot be picked up by the imported RT-PCR kit having an S gene drop, resea...
U.S. to lift travel curbs on eight African countries: White HouseTop infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Monday that lifting the restrictions was likely "because we have enough infection i...
No parties, mass gatherings from Dec 30 to Jan 2 due to COVID-19, rising Omicron cases in KarnatakaAs many as 19 cases of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus have been reported so far in the state.
We're looking at all kinds of things to tackle Omicron: British PM Boris JohnsonJohnson said the situation was "extremely difficult" and that hospitalisations were rising steeply in London.
Tougher curbs likely as Omicron hits another daily high of 12,133 in UKThe total number of confirmed Omicron cases in the UK stands at 37,101, taking the overall COVID-19 infections tally to 82,886 on Sunday. A...
Omicron: Rajesh Tope says call on curbs in Maharashtra only after consulting Centre, CMThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified Omicron, detected in South Africa and some other countries recently, as a 'Variant of Co...
WHO urges Asia-Pacific to ready for Omicron-driven surge in infectionsIt has been reported in at least two dozen countries, and started gaining a foothold in Asia this week, with cases reported from Australia,...
Two international air travellers including a child test positive for Covid; TN Govt says tests will only ascertain if Omicron variantMinister for Health and Family Welfare, Ma Subramanian, told reporters here a man who arrived from Singapore to Tiruchirappally in the wee ...
Omicron variant may be less lethal in India, epidemiologist saysGiven the widespread exposure of Indians to Covid-19 virus and a reasonably-high vaccination rate, India will likely be less affected by th...
Different travel guidelines from Centre and states leave fliers, airline officials strandedGiven rising concerns about the new highly infectious Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Centre has come up with new rules for internation...
Maharashtra authorities tighten rules, issues fresh Covid guidelines to prevent spread of OmicronSeveral departments and district authorities have issued fresh guidelines to ensure faster vaccination and to enforce Covid-appropriate beh...
Six hours of wait: Even if you are Covid negative, you are likely to acquire it at airport, says Biocon founder"Day 1 Of Omicron Travel Rules, Upto 6 Hours Wait For Tests: 10 Points - Even if you did not have the infection you are likely to acquire i...
Govt decides to defer resumption of regular international flights; bubble flights to continueIndia had stopped international flights on March 23 last year as the pandemic took hold. It later began Vande Bharat repatriation flights, ...
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WHO Chief: Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemicsThe draft makes no reference to the word “treaty” but, among other things, calls for the creation of an “intergovernmental negotiating body...
Travellers on edge as countries tighten rules due to Omicron fears: Travel agentsSouthern Africa, where Omicron was discovered, accounts for only a tiny portion of the world's international travel but Israel and Japan ha...
UK to enforce new Covid rules from TuesdayHealth Secretary Sajid Javid said mandatory mask-wearing will return to shops and public transport in England on Tuesday, and told families...