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Omicron: Tope asks people to follow norms, says call on Maharashtra curbs only after consulting Centre, CM
Speaking to reporters, state health minister Rajesh Tope said imposing restrictions on the activities allowed in the state at present will be "too inconvenient" for the people.
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The Omnicron variant of covid-19 is spreading fast. In India, several states have stepped up vaccination, surveillance and containment measures as the country detected 21 Omicron cases. On Monday, Jyo
1 in 2 people wants govt to suspend flights from countries where 20 Omicron cases detected: Survey
To facilitate international air travel, the government has allowed operations of flight services in a limited manner under the Vande Bharat Mission and air bubble pacts with various governments.
With Omicron, third wave projected to hit India by February but may be milder than second
He said as observed during the spread of delta, a mild lockdown (night curfew, restrictions on crowding) can bring down beta substantially. That will significantly reduce the peak value, he added.
85 pc of India’s eligible population administered first dose of COVID-19 vaccine: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
"Another Day, Another Milestone. 85% of the eligible population inoculated with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. With PM NarendraModi ji's mantra of 'Sabka Prayas', India is marching ahead strongly
Covid-19: ASSOCHAM calls for booster dose to mitigate pandemic impact amid spike in Omicron cases
On Sunday, India reported 17 cases — nine in Jaipur, seven in Pune district, and one in Delhi — to take its tally to 21.
IMA urges govt to announce ‘additional’ Covid vaccine doses for healthcare, frontline workers
Noting that India has crossed 1.26 billion vaccinations, with over 50 per cent of the adult population vaccinated at least with one dose, the IMA said vaccination has proved that it will prevent sever
Scientists developing chewing gum that could cut Covid transmission
Another line of work by Daniell and colleague Hyun Koo has involved research to develop a chewing gum infused with plant-grown proteins to disrupt dental plaque.
Dengue death toll rises to 15 in Delhi, case count now over 8,900: Civic body
According to the civic body's report on vector-borne diseases released on Monday, a total of 8,975 dengue cases and 15 deaths have been recorded this season till December 4.
COVID-19: Nepal confirms presence of Omicron variant in two people
The presence of Omicron variant was confirmed on Sunday night during gene sequencing of the two samples at the National Public Health Laboratory in Teku.
Next virus could be more lethal, warns Oxford University vaccine creator
Speaking about the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, she said its spike protein contained mutations known to increase the transmissibility of the virus.
Need to boost medical infra capabilities for quality healthcare services, says NATHEALTH
NATHEALTH Senior Vice President Shravan Subramanyam noted that for the Indian medical technology sector to be viable, it is imperative to waive off the duty and cess.
Kashi Vishwanath corridor: PM Modi to inaugurate redeveloped temple complex on December 13
The work included construction of a Temple Chowk, museum, gallery, multipurpose auditoriums, devotee facilitation centre, public convenience, and shelter for priests.
Omicron: Decision needed at national level on booster dose, says Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar
Amid the scare from the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said there is need to take a decision at the national level on whether a booster dose of the
Omicron: Delhi CM Kejriwal urged people not to panic and follow covid appropriate behaviour
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday urged people not to panic in the wake of detection of Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Delhi, but asked them to follow social distancing and use face masks to wa
Fog in Mumbai! Maximum city records cold, mist for the second consecutive day
The Met department predicts that while the fog-like condition and partly cloudy sky will continue for the next 24 hours,
Rare intellectual disability in baby girls – Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is a rare but severe genetic neurological and developmental disorder that affects the development of the brain. This disorder is found exclusively in girls.
Wife, brother-in-law of Gujarat Omicron patient test positive for coronavirus, samples sent for genome sequencing
Both of them were shifted to an isolation ward, said a release issued by the Jamnagar Municipal corporation.
Covid-19: Union Health Minister reviews testing facility at Delhi airport amid spurt in Omicron cases
Mandaviya reviewed the testing facilities for passengers from at-risk countries, he tweeted, adding that 35 RT-PCR testing machines were functional at the airport’s Terminal 3.
Covid-19: Could the Omicron variant cause milder illness?
Some scientists have put forward a theory that the Omicron variant might have developed over months in an immunocompromised individual, such as an HIV patient in southern Africa.
Ensuring long-term sustainability: Biodiversity protection imperative for survival of humankind
While the efforts to combat the climate crisis are gathering traction slowly, the pace isn’t nearly fast enough as our ecosystems are collapsing and species are becoming extinct at an unprecedented
Half of India’s adult population fully vaccinated: PM says important to keep up momentum
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Sunday that over 50 per cent of India's eligible adult population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Indian-American NGO raises over Rs 2 cr for specially-abled people
A US-based global NGO run by an Indian-American has raised over Rs two crore fund at its annual event for specially-abled people in India during which it launched a one-of-a-kind virtual exhibition of
Coronavirus Omicron December 6 Highlights: With 2 new cases, Omicron tally in Maharashtra rises to 10; Covid-19 third wave projected to hit India by February
Covid-19 India Live News, New Omicron Variant Cases in India, Coronavirus Vaccine Statistics and Registration Latest Update, December 6 Highlights: 85% of eligible population of India inoculated with
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