Omicron Variant
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Other Countries
AstraZeneca approved as booster vaccine in Australia
Canberra, Australia has provisionally approved the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19 as a booster shot for people aged 18…
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Middle East
Libya calls for imposing preventive measures in public areas
Tripoli, The National Centre for Disease Control of Libya has called on competent authorities to impose preventive measures against Covid-19 in…
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Health News
Omicron ‘Not Same Disease’ as Earlier Covid Waves: UK Scientist
London: The fast-spreading Omicron variant is “not the same disease we were seeing a year ago” and high Covid death rates…
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World
Closing Schools Should be Last Resort in Omicron Fight: Unicef
Geneva: Closing of schools across the world should be the last resort in the fight against the fast-spreading Omicron Covid-19 variant,…
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Delhi
Will Impose Curbs if Need Arises: Kejriwal on Omicron Outbreak
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the national capital is prepared to tackle the threat posed…
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Pan India
Centre Asks States to Buckle Up Amid Covid Surge in 27 Districts
New Delhi: As many as 27 districts have registered a surge in the Covid-19 positivity rate in the past two weeks…
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Health News
Omicron Variant May Change Course of Covid-19 Pandemic: WHO Chief
Geneva: Certain features of the Omicron variant, including its global spread and large number of mutations, suggest it could have a…
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Karnataka
CM Bommai Hints at New Covid Guidelines in K’taka
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday hinted at new guidelines for management of Covid-19 situation amid Omicron fears in…
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Health News
Pfizer Vax 40 Times Less Effective Against Omicron: South African Study
Johannesburg: Pfizer’s mRNA-based Covid vaccine may be up to 40 times less effective against the new super mutant Omicron variant, a…
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Hyderabad
Spl Arrangements at Hyderabad Airport for Passengers From At-Risk Countries
Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport has made special arrangements for international passengers arriving from 11 at-risk countries in view of the…
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