What's the Govt doing to tackle Omicron threat? Health Minister Mandaviya briefs Parliament | Top points
3 years ago

What's the Govt doing to tackle Omicron threat? Health Minister Mandaviya briefs Parliament | Top points

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday asked the opposition parties to stop playing politics over oxygen shortage during the second wave of COVID-19 infections and take note of the Centre's efforts to ramp production of the life-saving gas to meet the surge in demand. Mandaviya also hit out at the opposition over claims about deaths due to oxygen shortage during that period, saying the Centre sought from states data on the matter and only the Punjab government replied that there were four suspected cases of such deaths and a probe into them was underway. The nation got vaccine after research within a year - this facility has been given by PM Modi We were alert, a committee had been formed before the case was reported & it had started working In a statement released earlier on Friday, the Health Minstry underlined that Omicron is likely to spread to more countries, including India. "Omicron cases are increasingly being reported from countries outside of South Africa and given its characteristics, it is likely to spread to more countries including India.

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PM Modi to review Covid situation at high-level meeting today
2 years ago

PM Modi to review Covid situation at high-level meeting today

Firstpost  

In the last six months, India reported four cases of the BF.7 Omicron sub-variant, which is driving the current surge of infections in China New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to chair on Thursday afternoon a high-level meeting to review the Covid-19 situation and its related aspects in the county. In the last six months, India reported four …

With detection of Omicron sub-variant in India, medical experts sound an alarm, insist on adhering to COVID-19 protocols
2 years ago

With detection of Omicron sub-variant in India, medical experts sound an alarm, insist on adhering to COVID-19 protocols

The Hindu  

Going by the media reports on the COVID-19 situation in China, Japan and the U.S., the situation once again looks grim, and it appears that the world is heading back to square one. With reports on detection of three cases of Omicron sub-variant — two in Gujarat and one in Odisha, it is even more pertinent that we go back …

COVID-19 pandemic 'nowhere near over', says World Health Organization
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic 'nowhere near over', says World Health Organization

India TV News  

Highlights The number of new Covid-19 cases worldwide has risen by 30 per cent in the last two weeks: WHO I am concerned about the increasing trend of deaths, says WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Recent changes in testing policies have also been hindering the detection of new cases, says WHO Covid-19 news updates : The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is …

Health Minister Mandaviya directs officials to be alert as Covid cases spike in China, other countries
2 years, 9 months ago

Health Minister Mandaviya directs officials to be alert as Covid cases spike in China, other countries

India Today  

A High-Level meeting was chaired by the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday on the rising number of Covid cases in China and other countries, according to the sources. According to officials in the health ministry, the Union Health Minister has directed officials for strict compliance in three aspects: High level of alertness on the case rise, intensified surveillance …

What Omicron taught us about Covid-19
2 years, 10 months ago

What Omicron taught us about Covid-19

India Today  

The Omicron variant hit the global radar in November last year when South African health authorities reported a complicated new variant to the World Health Organization. India reported the first Omicron in late November and Delhi saw its first case in December, within weeks India braced for one of the fastest jumps in cases as people feared a Delta-like situation …

Bengaluru records 287 new Omicron cases, overall tally in Karnataka rises to 766
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengaluru records 287 new Omicron cases, overall tally in Karnataka rises to 766

India Today  

Karnataka health minister K Sudhakar reported that Bengaluru recorded 287 new Omicron cases. 287 new Omicron cases confirmed in Bengaluru today taking the overall tally in the State to 766.#Omicron #COVID19 @BSBommai — Dr Sudhakar K January 17, 2022 Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai will meet with ministers and experts on Monday, January 17 at 4pm, to discuss Covid restrictions …

Omicron LIVE Updates: Karnataka Reports Over 25k New Covid Cases; 18,374 from Bengaluru Alone
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron LIVE Updates: Karnataka Reports Over 25k New Covid Cases; 18,374 from Bengaluru Alone

News 18  

Continuing to report a spike in numbers, Karnataka on Thursday reported 25,005 new cases of COVID-19, and 8 fatalities, taking the tally to 31,24,524 and the death toll to 38,397. Prime Minister Modi held a meeting with chief ministers over the Covid-19 situation amid the surge in coronavirus cases due to its Omicron variant. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact …

'Omicron spreading faster than previous variants, need to be alert but not panic': PM Modi tells CMs
2 years, 11 months ago

'Omicron spreading faster than previous variants, need to be alert but not panic': PM Modi tells CMs

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting with the chief ministers of the states on Thursday to discuss the Covid-19 situation in the country. Speaking at the meeting, PM Modi said, "The Omicron variant is infecting the general population several times faster than the previous variants. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES ON COVID-19 IN INDIA ON INDIA'S VACCINATION DRIVE Speaking on …

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers
2 years, 11 months ago

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked chief ministers to ensure minimum damage to the livelihood of common people and economic activities as they work to contain the coronavirus, while noting that its Omicron variant is infecting people many times faster than earlier variants. PM Modi interacting with chief ministers via video conferencing on Thursday | PTI It has also …

As Third Covid Wave Hits India, a Seven-point Guide by Two Doctors to Tide over Omicron Crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

As Third Covid Wave Hits India, a Seven-point Guide by Two Doctors to Tide over Omicron Crisis

News 18  

India is now in the middle of a third wave of COVID-19 infection. The current wave of COVID infection is riding on the back of a new variant named Omicron, which was first discovered in South Africa a few months ago. While Omicron is known to escape immunity provided by vaccination, there is compelling evidence that double doses with a …

Data shows Omicron variant driving third wave of COVID-19 pandemic across states
2 years, 11 months ago

Data shows Omicron variant driving third wave of COVID-19 pandemic across states

Firstpost  

The government has reiterated and urged people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and avoid mass gatherings New Delhi: The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic across all states is being driven by the fast-spreading Omicron variant, official sources said on Saturday, citing the latest data. A source said, however, the latest data suggests that all eastern states have also reported high …

With Omicron Hitting Healthcare Workers Hard, Here is How We Can Protect Our Protectors
2 years, 11 months ago

With Omicron Hitting Healthcare Workers Hard, Here is How We Can Protect Our Protectors

News 18  

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 infection a pandemic. On January 6, India’s new COVID-19 cases jumped 56 per cent in a day to 90,928; with biggest single-day rise of 495 Omicron cases recorded. According to the data collected by the Association of Healthcare Providers, India, which represents 2,500 super-specialty and 8,000 smaller hospitals across India, …

Assembly Election 2022 LIVE Updates: Sidhu attacks Amarinder, calls him Centre's 'parrot'
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly Election 2022 LIVE Updates: Sidhu attacks Amarinder, calls him Centre's 'parrot'

India TV News  

The government on Friday termed as misleading media reports stating that the Union Health Health Ministry has suggested to the Election Commission that there is no cause of "alarm or concern in view of very few cases of Omicron in poll-bound states". "These reports have a very high tendency to start a mis-information campaign in the midst of a pandemic," …

Omicron Updates: Karnataka's Mandya district on high alert after 84 devotees test Covid positive
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron Updates: Karnataka's Mandya district on high alert after 84 devotees test Covid positive

India TV News  

The Delhi Police took to social media to answer various queries of the people regarding the weekend lockdown that is set to kick-in from Friday night. People posted several questions on Delhi Police's official Twitter handle regarding the night curfew. Responding to one of the questions posed by a Twitter user, the Delhi Police said that industries with on-site labour …

Omicron exposes East-West divide on living with COVID
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron exposes East-West divide on living with COVID

Al Jazeera  

Hwaseong, South Korea – Omicron is exposing an East-West divide between governments determined to halt the spread of the variant and those that see its spread as inevitable and even necessary. Although many countries initially tightened their borders when the Omicron variant first emerged in November, authorities in Asia have shown little appetite for easing restrictions despite high vaccination rates …

Omicron spreads in India’s big cities but hospitalisations still low
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron spreads in India’s big cities but hospitalisations still low

Live Mint  

Indian megacities Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, although without a corresponding rise in hospitalisations, but fears are growing about a spread to rural areas in coming days. India reported 90,928 new daily COVID-19 cases on Thursday, up nearly four-fold since the start of the year, mostly from cities where health officials say the Omicron …

People should be cautious, should not take 3rd wave lightly: Health experts
2 years, 11 months ago

People should be cautious, should not take 3rd wave lightly: Health experts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As 81 per cent of Delhi's COVID cases report to be that of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, health experts are of the belief that the virus can mutate further and have warned all to be very cautious and not to take the third wave lightly. While speaking with ANI, Dr SCL Gupta, the Medical Director of Batra …

K.C. Singh | Global friction, Omicron: Challenges for govt rising
2 years, 11 months ago

K.C. Singh | Global friction, Omicron: Challenges for govt rising

Deccan Chronicle  

As the new year 2022 dawns, the far more transmissive Covid-19 strain christened Omicron is lurking in India and ravaging several nations in the West. Other nations like Australia and New Zealand also face similar challenges as they used quarantine to stymie the pandemic, and not vaccines and community exposure. Moreover, after the damage done to America’s global image by …

Omicron in India: These 8 states roll out Covid-related curbs. Full list here
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron in India: These 8 states roll out Covid-related curbs. Full list here

Live Mint  

With the rise in Omicron cases, a new wave of fear and restrictions is emerging across the country. Here is a list of travel restrictions imposed by various states/UTs in India: DELHI The Delhi government has currently enforced a Yellow or Level 1 alert which entails restrictions like night curfew, closure of schools and colleges, the opening of non-essential shops …

Omicron scare: Centre asks states/UTs to set up makeshift hospitals, form teams to monitor patients
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron scare: Centre asks states/UTs to set up makeshift hospitals, form teams to monitor patients

India TV News  

Highlights Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote to all states and UTs over the Covid situation. The Central government on Saturday asked states and union territories to set up makeshift hospitals and form 'special' teams to monitor patients, in light of the spike in Covid cases across the country. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote to chief secretaries of all …

Community spread of Omicron in Delhi: What does it mean? What we know about this
2 years, 11 months ago

Community spread of Omicron in Delhi: What does it mean? What we know about this

Hindustan Times  

Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday said the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is gradually spreading in the community. Commenting on Omicron's community spread, Dr Naresh Gupta, director professor of Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, said, about 70% of Omicron patients are asymptomatic and with the variant's high transmissibility, it is going to spread like fire once it gets into …

Omicron is Here but Imposing Harsh Curbs, Statewide Night Curfews Unscientific
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron is Here but Imposing Harsh Curbs, Statewide Night Curfews Unscientific

News 18  

With a rise in COVID-19 cases over the last few days and indications that Omicron may result in a fresh wave, states are imposing various restrictions. Since December 2, when India reported the first case of Omicron variant, new cases of the variant have been reported regularly from different states. Two years since the virus was first reported, imposing harsh …

Omicron update: Global cases top 1 million, as WHO urges caution
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron update: Global cases top 1 million, as WHO urges caution

Live Mint  

Just as the World Health Organization warned that Omicron still poses “very high” risk and could overwhelm healthcare systems across the world, the highly transmissible omicron variant has taken worldwide Covid-19 cases above 1 million for a second straight day This comes two years after reports of a mysterious pneumonia first emerged in Wuhan, the pandemic shows no signs of …

Covid-19 UK: 40% of Omicron hospitalisations are unvaccinated adults, officials finally reveal
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 UK: 40% of Omicron hospitalisations are unvaccinated adults, officials finally reveal

Daily Mail  

Up to 40 per cent of patients hospitalised with the Omicron variant are unvaccinated, health chiefs have finally revealed in the wake of a transparency row. Separate UKHSA data proving how well the vaccines work shows unvaccinated adults are up to eight times more likely to be admitted to hospital than people given two doses Doctors fear London's hospital admissions …

MHA seeks states’ ideas to contain Omicron
2 years, 11 months ago

MHA seeks states’ ideas to contain Omicron

Live Mint  

The ministry of home affairs on Monday urged states to recommend ways to contain the spread of covid-19 following early signs of a surge in cases amid the detection of the new virulent strain Omicron across the country. In a letter, Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla said states must consider imposing need-based local curbs and restrictions for crowd control during …

’COVID ward full in a Mumbai hospital’: Harsh Goenka rings Omicron alarm
2 years, 11 months ago

’COVID ward full in a Mumbai hospital’: Harsh Goenka rings Omicron alarm

Live Mint  

Industrialist Harsh Goenka who has been sharing pieces of ‘Good news from South Africa’ regarding Omicron situation in the country, has revealed a bit of a Covid news from a Mumbai hospital today which does not seem that good. Today - Covid ward full and now expanding capacity.” The city has seen a sharp surge in COVID cases in the …

Omicron LIVE Updates: Manipur reports first case, man returned from Tanzania
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron LIVE Updates: Manipur reports first case, man returned from Tanzania

India TV News  

In view of the rising cases of Covid-19 and its Omicron variant, several states and UTs -- Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Haryana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh -- have imposed night curfew and revised covid protocol. Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh reported their first Omicron cases — taking the number of affected states and UTs to 17. According to a …

358 Omicron cases reported in 17 states in India, 144 recovered: Health ministry
3 years ago

358 Omicron cases reported in 17 states in India, 144 recovered: Health ministry

India Today  

As many as 358 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been reported across 17 states in India, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said Friday. According to the Union health ministry data, 121 people who tested positive for the new variant had a history of foreign travel, while 44 of the infected people had no history of foreign travel. …

Postpone UP Polls, Ban Rallies, Allahabad HC to EC, PM Modi Amid Omicron Fear
3 years ago

Postpone UP Polls, Ban Rallies, Allahabad HC to EC, PM Modi Amid Omicron Fear

News 18  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday urged PM Narendra Modi and the Election Commission of India to postpone the Uttar Pradesh polls in the wake of the Omicron threat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting to take stock of the preparations to deal with Omicron during which he said that the focus should be on prompt and effective …

Need to remain 'Satark, Saavdhan', ensure health system is strengthened: PM in Covid review meet | 10 points
3 years ago

Need to remain 'Satark, Saavdhan', ensure health system is strengthened: PM in Covid review meet | 10 points

India TV News  

Highlights Ensure that health systems in states, beginning from district level, are strengthened, said PM Modi Focus should be on prompt and effective contact tracing, testing, accelerating vaccine, he said Centre to send teams to states with low vaccination, more cases, insufficient health infrastructure PM Narendra Modi on Thursday in a high-level Covid review meeting urged officials that the focus …

Amid Omicron fears, PM Modi chairs COVID-19 review meet; 236 cases reported in 16 states
3 years ago

Amid Omicron fears, PM Modi chairs COVID-19 review meet; 236 cases reported in 16 states

Firstpost  

The Centre said the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is at least thrice more transmissible than its Delta variant and asked states and UTs to ‘activate’ war rooms and keep taking strict containment action at the district and local levels New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting on the COVID-19 situation in the country on Thursday evening …

India Omicron Scare: PM Modi to hold Covid-19 review meeting today amid new variant spread
3 years ago

India Omicron Scare: PM Modi to hold Covid-19 review meeting today amid new variant spread

India TV News  

Highlights PM Narendra Modi to hold a meeting to review the pandemic situation in the country Health Ministry on Tuesday alerted States and UTs about the Omicron variant Omicron is at least three times more transmissible than the Delta variant: Health Ministry Amid the emergence and spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a …

Omicron cases cross 300-mark in India: PM Modi reviews situation, states put up curbs to deter variant
3 years ago

Omicron cases cross 300-mark in India: PM Modi reviews situation, states put up curbs to deter variant

India Today  

With the Omicron tally in India crossing the 300-mark, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday suggested that the government should consider banning rallies, political gatherings and, if need be, even postponing the upcoming Assembly elections in view of a possible third wave of Covid-19. CM Kejriwal says Delhi prepared for Omicron threat, can handle 1 lakh daily Covid cases Chief …

India's Omicron tally rises to 238, PM Modi to hold review meeting today
3 years ago

India's Omicron tally rises to 238, PM Modi to hold review meeting today

India Today  

The total cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus in India rose to 238 on Thursday morning, according to Union Health Ministry data. Follow Omicron in India LIVE Updates Meanwhile, as the cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus spread in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting on the Covid-19 situation in the country on Thursday. On Wednesday, Gujarat …

'Satark and savdhaan': PM Modi chairs Covid review meet, asks officials to be alert
3 years ago

'Satark and savdhaan': PM Modi chairs Covid review meet, asks officials to be alert

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of Omicron and the preparedness of health systems across the country. Officials also briefed PM Modi about the emerging scenario globally driven by the new variant, with an overview of the surge in cases in countries having high vaccination coverage and the presence of the Omicron …

Omicron in India Updates: Delhi reports 118 Covid-19 cases, 1 death in 24 hours
3 years ago

Omicron in India Updates: Delhi reports 118 Covid-19 cases, 1 death in 24 hours

India Today  

The Centre on Thursday reviewed the Covid-19 status and preparedness in States/UTs in view of Omicron variant of coronavirus. As syndromes of Omicron variant closely mimic common cold with a higher rate of transmissibility and doubling time, syndromic approach for Covid containment can be employed. * Promptly notify “Containment Zones”, “Buffer Zones” in case in new clusters of Covid positive …

Omicron surge: 'Don't let your guard down', Centre urges states; PM Modi to review situation today
3 years ago

Omicron surge: 'Don't let your guard down', Centre urges states; PM Modi to review situation today

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting to review the Covid situation in the country ahead of Christmas and New Year at 6:30 pm on Thursday. In light of the concerns sparked by the rise in Omicron cases, the Centre has advised states and Union Territories to be vigilant and monitor case positivity rates. It asked the local administrations …

Omicron cases up, night curfews in; lockdowns next?
3 years ago

Omicron cases up, night curfews in; lockdowns next?

Live Mint  

Covid variant Omicron has already infected over 213 people in India. The union health ministry has said that there are initial signs of a surge in covid-19 cases as well as increased detection of Omicron in different parts of the country. The World Health Organization has already said that there is consistent evidence about Omicron spreading significantly faster than the …

Coronavirus Updates: Delhi Bans Gatherings for Christmas, New Year Celebrations
3 years ago

Coronavirus Updates: Delhi Bans Gatherings for Christmas, New Year Celebrations

News 18  

In an effort to fight the Omicron variant surging through the country, President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that the government would provide 500 million free rapid tests, increase support for hospitals under strain and redouble vaccination and boosting efforts. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday ruled out imposing additional lockdown measures in England before Christmas but said the …

Omicron surge in Europe: WHO warns of 'storm' pushing healthcare to the brink
3 years ago

Omicron surge in Europe: WHO warns of 'storm' pushing healthcare to the brink

India Today  

Sounding the alarm on the Omicron variant spreading in Europe the World Health Organisation has said that “a storm is coming” on the back of a “significant surge” in Covid cases across Europe. Within weeks, omicron will dominate in more countries of the region, pushing already stretched health systems further to the brink,” WHO Europe regional director Hans Kluge said …

Omicron threat: Party over for Delhi as govt bans mass gatherings ahead of New Year
3 years ago

Omicron threat: Party over for Delhi as govt bans mass gatherings ahead of New Year

India Today  

Owing to the persistent rise in Covid cases, the Delhi government has banned mass gatherings during Christmas and New Year. "All district magistrates shall conduct an intensive survey of the entire area falling under their jurisdiction and identify those pockets, markets and crowded places which have the potential of becoming superspreaders of coronavirus and its Omicron variant," the DDMA said …

Europe braces for Omicron ‘storm’, US announces new measures
3 years ago

Europe braces for Omicron ‘storm’, US announces new measures

Al Jazeera  

Omicron infections are multiplying across Europe, the US and Asia, prompting new measures. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s European head, told a news conference in Vienna that within weeks Omicron would dominate in more countries of the region, “pushing already stretched health systems further to the brink”. “The second thing I think we’re seeing is the White House is …

Report on vaccine effectiveness against Omicron in a week: Union Health Minister
3 years ago

Report on vaccine effectiveness against Omicron in a week: Union Health Minister

The Hindu  

A report on the effectiveness of the available vaccines in the country against the Omicron variant of COVID-19 would be available in a week, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. He made the observation while replying to a “short duration discussion on the situation arising out of Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in the …

Parliament Winter Session Breaking News LIVE Updates December 20 2021 PM Modi Covid 19 Omicron Variant Amit Shah
3 years ago

Parliament Winter Session Breaking News LIVE Updates December 20 2021 PM Modi Covid 19 Omicron Variant Amit Shah

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cautioned people on the rising graph of Covid infections, underlining that the new Omicron variant spreads faster, while inaugurating Kolkata Christmas Festival at Allen Park here on Monday. Banerjee also called for unity among people of all faith to forge a strong India, while asking people to spread Christmas cheer and encouraging replication of …

Omicron scare: Delhi to send all Covid +ve samples for genome sequencing; change in home isolation norms likely
3 years ago

Omicron scare: Delhi to send all Covid +ve samples for genome sequencing; change in home isolation norms likely

India Today  

With the national capital logging 107 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, its highest daily rise in nearly six months, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to the Centre to roll out booster doses. Following a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on the Omicron variant of coronavirus, it has been decided that samples of all Covid-positive patients will …

Omicron: Why we should not panic but follow COVID-appropriate behaviour
3 years ago

Omicron: Why we should not panic but follow COVID-appropriate behaviour

Firstpost  

Thirty new Omicron cases were recorded in India on Saturday, the highest single-day rise for the variant in the country. With 30 new Omicron cases being recorded on Saturday, the overall tally for the new variant reached 143 in India. Genomic scientists in South Africa have said that Omicron has an unusually high number of mutations with more than 30 …

Omicron in 89 countries, cases doubling in 1.5 to 3 days: WHO
3 years ago

Omicron in 89 countries, cases doubling in 1.5 to 3 days: WHO

The Hindu  

The Omicron variant of coronavirus has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases is doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with community transmission, the World Health Organization said on Saturday. ‘More data needed’ “There are still limited data on the clinical severity of Omicron,” the WHO said. “More data are needed to understand the severity …

Urgent need to scale-up public health, social measures to curtail spread of Omicron, says WHO
3 years ago

Urgent need to scale-up public health, social measures to curtail spread of Omicron, says WHO

Firstpost  

On the impact of the new variant on vaccines, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region, Poonam Khetrapal Singh said preliminary data suggests that vaccines may likely have reduced effectiveness against infections by the Omicron variant. New Delhi: With seven countries in the South-East Asia Region confirming cases of new COVID-19 variant Omicron, the World Health Organization on Saturday stressed on …

Covid press conference possible today to announce new measures with immediate effect
3 years ago

Covid press conference possible today to announce new measures with immediate effect

NL Times  

Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge are expected to hold a press conference at 7 p.m. on Saturday to announce a new set of coronavirus measures which could take effect this weekend, sources close to the Cabinet told broadcaster NOS and newswire ANP. The press conference would follow an emergency online Cabinet meeting where ministers will …

As Omicron cases cross 100, Centre warns against non-essential travel
3 years ago

As Omicron cases cross 100, Centre warns against non-essential travel

Live Mint  

The government asked people to avoid non-essential travel and mass gatherings, citing the unprecedented pace at which the highly transmissible Omicron strain of the coronavirus is spreading. Dr Balram Bhargava, director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research, said that this is the time to avoid non-essential travel and mass gatherings, and it is important to observe low-intensity festivities. …

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