Tag: Omicron Variant
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Delhi scraps Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places
The order came after the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in a meeting on September 30 decided to stop levying the penalty on not wearing a mask at public places.
October 20, 2022 -
Western countries lift Covid bans amid fluctuation of pandemic
The US has recorded around 79 million cases and over 960,000 deaths, while daily cases continue to drop, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
March 16, 2022 -
How to overcome high level stress and sugar level after recovering from Omicron?
Given the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in India caused by the latest spread of the omicron variant, it is normal for us to feel attacked by stress.
February 19, 2022 -
Omicron variant spreads wings to 30 districts: Odisha reports first Omicron-linked fatality
Meanwhile, 2,64,000 children in the 15-18 years of age group have so far been inoculated for the first dose.
January 6, 2022 -
Piyush Goyal says Omicron will be short-term disruption for businesses
"Omicron will be a short-term disruption for businesses but supply chains and industrial activities will continue at full speed," said Goyal while addressing media.
January 4, 2022 -
96-year-old COVID patient fights back, discharged from hospital
Many senior citizens on the wrong side of 80 and 90 years who had been admitted into the SUM Covid Hospital during the first and second wave of the pandemic had also successfully turned the corner.
December 29, 2021 -
Omicron variant: Punjab health minister directs review of bed availability in hospitals
Soni said symptoms were mild in the new wave of infections and hospitalization was not likely to be required in most cases, so preparations for people getting treated in home isolation should be prioritised.
December 28, 2021 -
SA v IND: India out to crack the South Africa code as tour begins with Boxing Day Test
After the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus threatened to cancel the tour, the fixtures were revised with the Tests and ODIs retaining their places and changes in dates.
December 25, 2021 -
US FDA approves 1st oral pill by Pfizer to treat Covid
Pfizer's Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged for oral use) has been approved for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in adults and pediatric patients
December 23, 2021 -
Balochistan district reports 30 suspected cases of Omicron
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), however, has not yet confirmed any cases of the strain in the district
December 22, 2021 -
COVID vaccine booster dose a must, says expert
The country's active caseload currently stands at 78,190, the lowest in 575 days.
December 22, 2021 -
Omicron less likely to cause severe illness in lungs as Delta: Study
On average, Omicron required around a 10-fold increase in the concentration of serum antibodies in order to neutralise the virus, compared to Delta.
December 21, 2021 -
Covid active caseload dips; Omicron threat up
The Health Ministry said the Omicron variant is "spreading rapidly" and warned that 19 districts in India are at "high risk" of a surge in Covid cases.
December 17, 2021 -
Four new Omicron cases detected in Delhi, says Satyendar Jain
Jain pointed out that in all, 40 cases remain admitted in the special facility created in the hospital for the treatment of patients of the new variant.
December 16, 2021 -
Omicron in AP, Odisha puts bordering districts on alert
It is reassuring to note that 246 samples of COVID-infected foreign returnees have tested positive for the new variant so far.
December 14, 2021 -
All contacts of 3rd Omicron patient in Karnataka test Covid negative
All the primary and secondary contacts of the person, who tested positive for the Omicron variant, have tested negative for Covid-19
December 13, 2021 -
RBI keeps lending rates intact, remains accommodative
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of India's central bank voted to maintain the repo rate, or short-term lending rate, for commercial banks at 4 per cent.
December 8, 2021