Omicron variant Updates: Maharashtra permits restaurants, theatres to operate at 50% capacity
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron variant Updates: Maharashtra permits restaurants, theatres to operate at 50% capacity

India TV News  

All universities, colleges, polytechnics, ITIs, Training institutes and other institutes of higher education will re-open in Chandigarh from Tuesday, said an order from the Directorate of Higher Education of the Union Territory.Institutional institutions will open only for academic and related activities. COVID-19 appropiate behaviour like social distancing, mask-wearing, hand hygiene and sanitisation will have to be followed in the institution and the head of the institution should ensure adherence to it, says the order. "All students in age group of 15-18 years should have received at least first dose of COVID vaccination. All teaching/non-teaching staff and students of 18 years and above should be fully vaccinated," added the order.All the public libraries and branches will be opened with 50 per cent capacity in adherence to COVID-19 norms.Hostels will be operational. "COVID norms will be strictly adhered to in canteens, mess and common room etc," added the order.All coaching institutions are allowed to open at 50 per cent capacity as long as all students in the age group of 15-18 years have received at least the first dose of COVID vaccination and the teaching/non-teaching staff and students of 18 years and above are fully vaccinated.

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New Year 2024: Top 7 precautions to take while partying amid rising Covid cases
1 year ago

New Year 2024: Top 7 precautions to take while partying amid rising Covid cases

Live Mint  

New Year is around the corner and many are prepared for the celebration but one must not forget to take precautions amid increasing numbers of reported cases of Covid's new sub-variant JN.1. As per an ANI report, Senior pulmonologist and former Safdarjung Hospital HOD, Dr Neeraj Gupta, said, "JN.1 is a variant of Omicron. While stating precautionary measures Dr Neeraj …

\'AP prepared to handle any surge in Covid cases\'
2 years ago

\'AP prepared to handle any surge in Covid cases\'

Deccan Chronicle  

AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday said it is ready to handle any eventuality in view of the sudden spurt of Covid cases in certain countries, as the State has sufficient manpower, beds, drugs and oxygen. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, on December 20, wrote a letter to all the State requesting them to ensure that as far as …

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases

ABP News  

New Delhi: Karnataka government on Tuesday issued fresh Covid-19 guidelines for educational institutions, offices and apartments as the state sees a rise in cases. Hence the Technical Advisoty Committee, which is appointed by the state government recommended the health department issue fresh SOPs to contain the Covid-19 cases. In the guidelines, the health department stated that in an apartment if …

Maharashtra govt steps up testing, asks people to wear masks in districts with Covid spike
2 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra govt steps up testing, asks people to wear masks in districts with Covid spike

India Today  

The Covid-19 graph is once again on an upward trajectory in Maharashtra. In light of the rising number of daily infections and the first reported cases of Omicron sub-variants in the past few days, the state health department has issued orders for increased Covid testing. Here’s a look at the Covid-19 count over the last three days: Date Mumbai Maharashtra …

60 students of Patiala law university test positive for Covid-19, hostels to be vacated
2 years, 8 months ago

60 students of Patiala law university test positive for Covid-19, hostels to be vacated

India Today  

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Patiala, Punjab, was declared a containment zone after 60 students tested positive for Covid-19. READ | Covid-19 worsens asthma in children, finds study India has been witnessing a spike in daily Covid-19 cases since the past few weeks, with several cases being reported from schools and colleges across many states. COVID-19 TALLY …

Covid-19: No sharing, masks a must, temperature checks in fresh school guidelines in Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: No sharing, masks a must, temperature checks in fresh school guidelines in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to limit the spread of Covid-19 in schools, the Delhi government on Friday issued standard operating procedures asking administrations to ensure that students do not share food, books or stationery, even as it stressed that no student, teacher, or guest be allowed inside campus without a temperature check. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority in its Wednesday meeting …

As COVID-19 cases rise in north India, experts urge caution
2 years, 8 months ago

As COVID-19 cases rise in north India, experts urge caution

The Hindu  

COVID-19 cases have shown a rising trend in parts of the country including Delhi, Delhi-NCR and Maharashtra with experts stating that the mild surge could be primarily due to emergence of mutant variants like Omicron XE and BA.2 which have a high degree of transmissibility. “Added to that with return to the normal routine and relaxation of mask mandate and …

J&K: State Executive Committee issues revised Covid-19 guidelines
2 years, 10 months ago

J&K: State Executive Committee issues revised Covid-19 guidelines

India Today  

With daily Covid cases on the decline, the Jammu and Kashmir State Executive Committee issued revised guidelines on Sunday. "Banquet halls in all the districts of J&K are permitted to allow gathering up to 50% of the authorised capacity with verifiable RT-PCR tests," the guidelines mentioned. READ | India may witness 4th Covid wave in June, warns IIT Kanpur study …

Omicron LIVE Updates: Glenmark Launches India's First Covid Nasal Spray for Treating Adults; WHO Says New Variant Likely to be Deadlier
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron LIVE Updates: Glenmark Launches India's First Covid Nasal Spray for Treating Adults; WHO Says New Variant Likely to be Deadlier

News 18  

Omicron LIVE Updates: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said there has been 5.33 lakh deaths so far from the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Meanwhile, more than 5 crore adolescents in the 15-18 age group have been administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the country, he said. Replying to a supplementary question asked by Congress MP …

Omicron LIVE Updates: Daily Cases Drop Below 1 Lakh in Respite for India; Schools, Offices Reopen
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron LIVE Updates: Daily Cases Drop Below 1 Lakh in Respite for India; Schools, Offices Reopen

News 18  

Omicron LIVE Updates: India’s daily cases drop below 1 lakh, 83,876 fresh infections recorded, as per health ministry’s latest data. – Today’s Data Highlights 83,876 new cases, 895 new deaths, 1,99,054 new recoveries, 1,16,073 fall in active cases New cases below 1 lakh for the first time in 32 days. Lowest in 33 days Deaths below 1k for the 2nd …

Omicron variant updates: J&K, Kerala, Gujarat report record high fresh Covid-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron variant updates: J&K, Kerala, Gujarat report record high fresh Covid-19 cases

India TV News  

The Kerala government on Thursday imposed fresh restrictions in the state as a preventive measure to contain the rising number of COVID-19 cases. A high-level COVID review meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan virtually from the United States, decided that only essential services should be allowed on the next two Sundays --January 23 and 30. The decision comes in …

90% of students given Covid jab out of 26 lakh in AP
2 years, 11 months ago

90% of students given Covid jab out of 26 lakh in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Education minister Adimulapu Suresh said on Monday that some 90 per cent of the 26 lakh students have been given the Covid19 vaccine so far. The government is taking all steps to ensure health protection to students in all educational institutions and parents need not worry on that count, he said. But classes are held with all safety norms …

Omicron Updates: Govt Panel Seeks More Data for Granting Complete License to Covishield, Covaxin; Maharashtra Sees 43,211 Cases, Delhi 24,383
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron Updates: Govt Panel Seeks More Data for Granting Complete License to Covishield, Covaxin; Maharashtra Sees 43,211 Cases, Delhi 24,383

News 18  

In the past 24 hours, India reported 2,64,202 fresh COVID cases, as per the health ministry’s data. The government aims to cover around 80-85% of the estimated 7.40 crore youngsters in the 15-17 years age group by January end, The Times of India reported. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said sero surveillance in Rajasthan has found that 90 percent of …

Maharashtra reports no Omicron cases today, logs 46,406 fresh Covid cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra reports no Omicron cases today, logs 46,406 fresh Covid cases

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra on Thursday reported no cases of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19. Financial capital Mumbai reported 13,702 fresh Covid-19 cases and 6 deaths. The state reported 46,406 new Covid cases and 36 deaths, according to official data. Maharashtra on Thursday reported no cases of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19, the state government said in an official statement …

Maharashtra reports 46,723 fresh COVID-19 cases, 32 new deaths; 86 infected with Omicron
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra reports 46,723 fresh COVID-19 cases, 32 new deaths; 86 infected with Omicron

Firstpost  

28,041 patients were discharged in the last 24 hours, taking the number of those recovered from the infection to 66,49,111 in the state Mumbai: Maharashtra recorded 46,723 fresh coronavirus cases on Wednesday, a jump of 12,299 infections from a day ago, and 32 fresh fatalities, the health department said. The bulletin said 28,041 patients were discharged in the last 24 …

India reports 1.94 lakh new Covid cases, 4,868 omicron cases in 24 hours
2 years, 11 months ago

India reports 1.94 lakh new Covid cases, 4,868 omicron cases in 24 hours

India Today  

On Wednesday, January 12, India reported 1,94,720 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, which is 15.9% higher than yesterday. The top five states which have registered maximum cases are Maharashtra with 34,424 cases, followed by Delhi with 21,259 cases, West Bengal with 21,098 cases, Tamil Nadu with 15,379 cases and Karnataka with 14,473 cases. In the last …

Will Omicron Delay Board Exams 2022? From UP Board to CBSE, Here's Latest Update
2 years, 11 months ago

Will Omicron Delay Board Exams 2022? From UP Board to CBSE, Here's Latest Update

News 18  

As the Covid-19 cases continue to rise and restrictions continue to be imposed across states, most of the state and central boards are having a hard time conducting board exams. Here’s the latest status of board exams 2022: West Bengal: Several WBBSE and WBCHSE board members have been infected with Covid-19 which has affected the Madhyamik and Uccha Madhyamik exam …

India records over 1.5 Lakh new Covid infections, 3,623 cases of Omicron
3 years ago

India records over 1.5 Lakh new Covid infections, 3,623 cases of Omicron

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India reported 1,59,632 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the daily positivity rate in the country to 10.21 per cent, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday. According to the Health Ministry, a total of 3,623 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus were reported in India so far. The country also …

Omicron variant: Puducherry schools for classes 1 to 9 to remain closed for physical classes
3 years ago

Omicron variant: Puducherry schools for classes 1 to 9 to remain closed for physical classes

India TV News  

Maharashtra continues to record the maximum Omicron cases followed by Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Kerala in India. With the spike in COVID-19 cases, India is witnessing a third wave of the pandemic which is said to be driven by the Omicron variant and experts are continuously warning that it is highly contagious and cannot be taken lightly. Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, …

COVID-19 'precautionary' vaccine: Appointments for third dose to open today; check details here
3 years ago

COVID-19 'precautionary' vaccine: Appointments for third dose to open today; check details here

Firstpost  

The Centre has already notified the states and Union territories that for each recipient, the third dose would be the same shot that was used for the first two doses Appointments for the ‘precautionary dose’ of the COVID-19 vaccine in India will begin today, 8 January, according to the announcement made by the central government. The three priority groups of …

No lockdown needed in Mumbai despite surge in COVID-19 cases, says BMC chief
3 years ago

No lockdown needed in Mumbai despite surge in COVID-19 cases, says BMC chief

Firstpost  

Of over 20,000 people who tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai on Thursday, only 1,180 were hospitalised and 110 were on oxygen support, municipal commissioner Iqbal Chahal said on Friday Mumbai: There is no immediate need for imposing lockdown or additional restrictions in Mumbai as the bed occupancy rate, oxygen requirement and number of COVID-19 deaths are low, municipal commissioner …

7-day home quarantine compulsory for all international passengers arriving in Kerala
3 years ago

7-day home quarantine compulsory for all international passengers arriving in Kerala

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Laying out its strategy to fight the COVID-19 spread as the highly contagious Omicron variant was mostly detected in air travellers from foreign countries, Kerala's health department on Friday decided to make it compulsory for all international passengers arriving in the state to undergo seven days home quarantine. A total of 280 people in the state have been infected …

Omicron variant scare: Third COVID wave has hit Maharashtra, says health expert
3 years ago

Omicron variant scare: Third COVID wave has hit Maharashtra, says health expert

India TV News  

Highlights 144 cases of Omicron variant of COVID were reported in Maharashtra in last 24 hours 797 Omicron cases have been reported in Maharashtra so far including 330 recoveries Daily positive cases in Mumbai will soon cross 40,000, says health expert According to the health bulletin issued today, 144 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 were reported in Maharashtra in …

Coronavirus pandemic LIVE Updates: India logs 58,097 fresh cases, 55% jump in last 24 hours; over 500 deaths
3 years ago

Coronavirus pandemic LIVE Updates: India logs 58,097 fresh cases, 55% jump in last 24 hours; over 500 deaths

India TV News  

Highlights Total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 2,14,004 today The total death toll in the country is now at 4,82,551 The total tally of Omicron cases has reached 2,135 today COVID-19 India News Updates: India recorded 58,097 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 534 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. …

Keep hospital beds, ICUs ready within 10 days, says Naveen Patnaik
3 years ago

Keep hospital beds, ICUs ready within 10 days, says Naveen Patnaik

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday gave 10 days to both private and government hospitals to keep beds and intensive care units ready at par with the health infrastructure created during the peak of the second COVID wave in the State. Mr. Patnaik held a high-level meeting on COVID-19 preparedness on a day when the State registered a 60% …

Punjab imposes night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am; bars, cinemas halls, malls to work at 50% capacity. Details
3 years ago

Punjab imposes night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am; bars, cinemas halls, malls to work at 50% capacity. Details

India TV News  

Highlights Night curfew has been imposed in Punjab from 10 pm to 5 am Only fully vaccinated staff will be permitted to attend offices Bars, malls, restaurants, other public places will function with 50% capacity Punjab Covid News Updates: Punjab government has imposed night curfew in municipal areas with certain exceptions from 10 pm to 5 am amid concern over …

Omicron variant: International arrivals to undergo rapid RTPCR test at Mumbai Airport
3 years ago

Omicron variant: International arrivals to undergo rapid RTPCR test at Mumbai Airport

India TV News  

Keeping in view the rising number of cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Kerala government on Tuesday issued a slew of directions to contain its spread, including restricting the number of attendees to various cultural and social functions. The COVID-19 evaluation meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has decided to restrict the number of people who can …

No offline classes in Pune for Classes 1 to 8, Classes 9 and 10 to attend school for vaccination
3 years ago

No offline classes in Pune for Classes 1 to 8, Classes 9 and 10 to attend school for vaccination

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has taken the decision to stop all offline classes for Classes 1 to 8 in Pune city and district till January 30. Students of Classes 9 and 10 will be attending school in order to receive the Covid-19 vaccination doses, directed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Other directives for Pune to arrest Covid-19 spread The directive to stop …

Maharashtra reports 18,466 new Covid-19 cases, 20 deaths in last 24 hrs
3 years ago

Maharashtra reports 18,466 new Covid-19 cases, 20 deaths in last 24 hrs

India Today  

Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 18,466 new cases of Covid-19, pushing the total tally to 67,30,494. READ: 'Don't panic': Mumbai civic body urges people to strictly follow Covid norms According to the latest health bulletin, a total of 4,558 patients have recovered from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Maharashtra. #Maharashtra #COVID19 Updates for today 18,466 new cases have been …

India vaccinates teens aged 15 to 18 as virus cases rise
3 years ago

India vaccinates teens aged 15 to 18 as virus cases rise

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian health authorities Monday began vaccinating teens in the age group of 15 to 18, as more states started to enforce tighter restrictions to arrest a new surge stoked by the infectious omicron variant. State governments across India administered doses at schools, hospitals and through special vaccination sites amid a rapid rise in coronavirus infections, particularly in …

Omicron tally in India rises to 1,700; total COVID-19 cases sees sharp spike with 33,750 fresh infections
3 years ago

Omicron tally in India rises to 1,700; total COVID-19 cases sees sharp spike with 33,750 fresh infections

Firstpost  

New Delhi: A total of 1,700 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected across 23 states and Union Territories so far, out of which 639 have recovered or migrated, according to the Union health ministry’s data updated on Monday. India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 3,49,22,882 with 33,750 fresh cases, while the active cases increased to 1,45,582, according to …

Step up infra to tackle high Covid-19 surge: Centre to states
3 years ago

Step up infra to tackle high Covid-19 surge: Centre to states

Hindustan Times  

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday urged states to take all necessary steps to strengthen infrastructure so that the country escapes unscathed from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a health ministry statement. Therefore, leave no stone unturned in ramping up infrastructure to manage a high surge so that India escapes unscathed from this episode of Covid-19,” said Mandaviya during …

Maharashtra sees 11,877 new COVID-19 cases, 2,707 more than day before; 50 Omicron infections
3 years ago

Maharashtra sees 11,877 new COVID-19 cases, 2,707 more than day before; 50 Omicron infections

Firstpost  

Of the 50 Omicron infections, 36 are from Pune Municipal Corporation areas, eight from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation limits, two each from Pune rural and Sangli, and one each from Mumbai and Thane Mumbai: Maharashtra on Sunday reported 11,877 fresh COVID-19 cases, 2,707 more than the day before, and 50 Omicron infections, the state health department said in a bulletin. …

Tamil Nadu to start virtual treatment for COVID-19 patients
3 years ago

Tamil Nadu to start virtual treatment for COVID-19 patients

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has planned to offer virtual treatment via home isolation to COVID-19 patients who have received both doses of vaccination and have been affected by the Omicron variant, Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Sunday. Noting that the medical infrastructure in Tamil Nadu has been strengthened, he said the department has informed the management of Victoria …

Omicron outbreak: Odisha withholds decision to reopen schools for Classes 1 to 5
3 years ago

Omicron outbreak: Odisha withholds decision to reopen schools for Classes 1 to 5

Live Mint  

The Odisha government has decided to withhold its decision to reopen schools for students of Class 1 to 5 due to the spike in Omicron cases in the state. "Keeping in view the rise in the number of daily cases and based on the feedback provided by parents across the state, we have decided not to reopen schools for students …

Government asks states to set up makeshift hospitals
3 years ago

Government asks states to set up makeshift hospitals

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid a significant rise in Covid-19 cases across the country, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to the chief secretaries of all states and UTs to take measures to deal with a possible surge in Covid cases. Further on Saturday, India saw a single-day rise of 22,775 new Covid-19 cases, highest since October 6, while the number …

No Omicron patient in need of oxygen, situation under control in Delhi: Satyendar Jain
3 years ago

No Omicron patient in need of oxygen, situation under control in Delhi: Satyendar Jain

India TV News  

Highlights Authorities have ordered the closure of two Delhi markets due to violation of COVID-19 guidelines Delhi on Saturday recorded 2,716 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day rise since May 21 The national capital also recorded one death due to the viral disease The COVID-19 situation in Delhi is under control as of now, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on …

Amid Omicron scare, Odisha govt withholds decision to reopen schools for Classes 1 to 5
3 years ago

Amid Omicron scare, Odisha govt withholds decision to reopen schools for Classes 1 to 5

India Today  

In view of the rising Covid-19 cases and Omicron variant cases, the Odisha government has decided to withhold its decision to reopen schools. Earlier, the state government announced to reopen schools for students of Classes 1 to 5 from January 3, 2022. ''Keeping in view the rise in the number of daily cases and based on the feedback provided by …

Covid-19 Omicron India Updates: Cinema Halls Shut in 5 Haryana Districts; Telangana Prohibits Rallies, Public Meetings
3 years ago

Covid-19 Omicron India Updates: Cinema Halls Shut in 5 Haryana Districts; Telangana Prohibits Rallies, Public Meetings

News 18  

Delhi witnessed a massive surge in daily Covid-19 with 2,716 new cases on the first day of the new year, the highest since May 21 and a 51 percent jump from a day earlier, while the positivity rate rose to 3.64 percent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, earlier in the day, said India will fight the Covid-19 pandemic with full caution …

Maharashtra govt extends Covid-19 restrictions in Mumbai till January 15 | Details
3 years ago

Maharashtra govt extends Covid-19 restrictions in Mumbai till January 15 | Details

India Today  

In view of the rising Omicron cases in Mumbai, the Maharashtra government issued a notification on Friday, extending restrictions in Mumbai till January 15. The positivity rate in Mumbai on Thursday surged to 8.48 per cent after 3,671 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the city. Maharashtra also recorded 198 new cases of the Omicron variant, of which 190 were …

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

After 23 new Omicron cases, Rajasthan issues new Covid-19 curbs, night curfew
3 years ago

After 23 new Omicron cases, Rajasthan issues new Covid-19 curbs, night curfew

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government on Wednesday ordered the administration to implement a 11pm-5am night curfew and made it mandatory for people to have both vaccine doses to enter schools, colleges, cinema halls, malls and markets. The state government on Wednesday decided to implement the night curfew provisions which were notified earlier The decision was taken at a meeting of the …

Rajasthan makes Covid jabs mandatory for entering public places from Jan 31
3 years ago

Rajasthan makes Covid jabs mandatory for entering public places from Jan 31

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan government on Wednesday made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for all citizens entering public places from January 31. The Ashok Gehlot-led government also announced restrictions under the night curfew from 11pm to 5am and called for its strict implementation due to the rapid rise of the new and highly infectious Omicron variant. Following are other key points from the new …

Maharashtra puts strict curbs on New Year gatherings, issues new Covid guidelines: Check details
3 years ago

Maharashtra puts strict curbs on New Year gatherings, issues new Covid guidelines: Check details

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra has issued new guidelines in view of new year gatherings The state has been witnessing increasing trend of Covid cases in the past few days Health Minister Rajesh Tope said sudden spike in Covid-19 cases "alarming" Maharashtra has issued new Covid guidelines in wake of spike in cases and scare around Omicron variant. Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope …

Omicron cases in India rise to 781 as New Delhi and Mumbai witness a 70% and 50% jump in coronavirus cases
3 years ago

Omicron cases in India rise to 781 as New Delhi and Mumbai witness a 70% and 50% jump in coronavirus cases

Firstpost  

India has recorded 781 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus across 21 states and Union Territories so far out of which 241 people have recovered or migrated, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. Amid the surge in the Omicron cases, the Uddhav Thackeray-led government on Friday ordered re-imposition of night curfew in the state. Meanwhile, …

Punjab Govt Says Only Fully Vaccinated to be Allowed at Markets, Other Public Places from Jan 15
3 years ago

Punjab Govt Says Only Fully Vaccinated to be Allowed at Markets, Other Public Places from Jan 15

News 18  

Only fully vaccinated people will be permitted at public places such as markets, malls, hotels and cinema halls in Punjab with effect from January 15, according to a state government order. The government ordered private and public sector banks, hotels, bars, restaurants, malls, shopping complexes, cinema halls, gyms and fitness centres to allow only fully vaccinated adults. All government, board, …

Omicron LIVE Updates: Multiplex operators urge Delhi govt to allow cinema halls with riders
3 years ago

Omicron LIVE Updates: Multiplex operators urge Delhi govt to allow cinema halls with riders

India TV News  

The total number of cases of new Omicron variant of COVID-19 recorded in the national capital has mounted to 165, according to data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday. Amid the Omicron scare, Delhi recorded 331 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest single-day rise since June 9 and one death, on Monday, while the positivity rate mounted to 0.68 …

COVID: Omicron concerns rise in India as virus rages in other parts of the world
3 years ago

COVID: Omicron concerns rise in India as virus rages in other parts of the world

The Hindu  

AS the COVID-19 pandemic surges again with a new virus variant, Omicron in most of Western Europe and the United States of America, concerns have arisen in India regarding preparedness, the need for booster vaccination doses, immune response of the vaccinated, vulnerability of the non-vaccinated as well as immunisation against the virus for children. I also think that the data …

India’s Omicron tally reaches 422, states step up preventive measures
3 years ago

India’s Omicron tally reaches 422, states step up preventive measures

Live Mint  

India reported 422 cases of Omicron, the highly transmissible new strain of the coronavirus, from across 17 states and Union territories since the first case was reported in the first week of December. Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai chaired a review meeting on Sunday and announced the imposition of night curfews from 28 December. Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray convened …

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