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What you need to know about the new ‘FliRT’ coronavirus variant, according to a doctor
7 months ago

What you need to know about the new ‘FliRT’ coronavirus variant, according to a doctor

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. KP.2, a member of the so-called FliRT variants, nicknamed after their mutations, has become the dominant coronavirus strain in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Home tests will likely still detect KP.2, the new coronavirus variant. Grace Cary/Moment RF/Getty Images CNN: What …

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’India to see covid surge but…’, what doctor who first identified Omicron says
2 years, 11 months ago

’India to see covid surge but…’, what doctor who first identified Omicron says

Live Mint  

India will see a surge in Omicron-driven Covid cases and a high positivity rate but the infection will hopefully be mild in most people as is being seen in South Africa, says Dr Angelique Coetzee who first identified the variant. The chairperson of the South African Medical Association also said existing vaccines will definitely control the contagion but those unvaccinated …

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No Evidence to Suggest That Existing Vaccines Don't Work on Omicron, Says Govt
3 years ago

No Evidence to Suggest That Existing Vaccines Don't Work on Omicron, Says Govt

News 18  

There is no evidence to suggest that existing vaccines do not work on the Omicron variant of coronavirus, though some of the mutations reported on spike gene may decrease the efficacy of existing vaccines, Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. "There are limited available data, and no peer-reviewed evidence, on vaccine efficacy or effectiveness to date for Omicron," Union Health …

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Coronavirus Updates: Maharashtra Reports 2 More Omicron Cases in Mumbai; Both Asymptomatic
3 years ago

Coronavirus Updates: Maharashtra Reports 2 More Omicron Cases in Mumbai; Both Asymptomatic

News 18  

Maharashtra on Monday reported two more Omicron cases, taking the total number of infections due to the new Covid-19 variant to 10. The issue of administering ‘additional’ dose of COVID-19 vaccine to immunocompromised individuals will be deliberated upon in the meeting of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation scheduled to be held on December 6, official sources said. In …

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Omicron scare: Will there be a third wave? Govt releases FAQs
3 years ago

Omicron scare: Will there be a third wave? Govt releases FAQs

India TV News  

Highlights Omicron has been declared VoC based on the observed mutations: Health Ministry The precautions and steps to be taken remain same as before, take both doses of vaccines: Govt Vaccines are expected to offer protection against severe disease: Govt on efficiency of vaccines The Union Health Ministry on Friday issued a list of frequently asked questions about the Omicron …

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Will Omicron lead to third COVID-19 wave in India? Centre has all the answers for you
3 years ago

Will Omicron lead to third COVID-19 wave in India? Centre has all the answers for you

Firstpost  

The government in its FAQ said that given the fast pace of vaccination in India and high exposure to the Delta variant, the severity of the disease is anticipated to be low In an attempt to ease the panic and worry that looms after India reported two cases of the Omicron variant in Karnataka, the Union Ministry of Health and …

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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 …

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No evidence to suggest existing vaccines don't work on it: Centre issues FAQs on Omicron
3 years ago

No evidence to suggest existing vaccines don't work on it: Centre issues FAQs on Omicron

India Today  

While there is no evidence to suggest that existing vaccines do not work on the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, some of the mutations reported may decrease the efficacy of the jabs, the Union Health Ministry said. READ: Omicron variant may become dominant in Europe in months: EU On the possibility of a third wave of Covid-19, the ministry said given …

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EXPLAINED: Alpha To Delta, One Shot To Beat Them All. Why Multivariant Jabs Could Be Future Of Covid Fight
3 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINED: Alpha To Delta, One Shot To Beat Them All. Why Multivariant Jabs Could Be Future Of Covid Fight

News 18  

New and emerging variants of the novel coronavirus are seen as being able to dodge antibodies acquired either through vaccination or prior infection. While updated vaccines and additional shots are an option to counter potential future outbreaks — much like how existing vaccines are updated against the seasonal influenza — a single jab that is targeted towards multiple variants can …

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Global COVID-19 summit: PM calls for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates amid UK row; key points of address
3 years, 3 months ago

Global COVID-19 summit: PM calls for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates amid UK row; key points of address

Firstpost  

Modi said mutual recognition of vaccine certificates would ease international travel amid economic constraints. He also mentioned that India is ramping up production capacity of existing vaccines so that supplies to other countries can be resumed On Wedesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates to ease international travel amid several countries adopting different sets of …

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PM Modi Urges For 'Easier Travel Through Mutual Cooperation' Amid UK CoWIN Row
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi Urges For 'Easier Travel Through Mutual Cooperation' Amid UK CoWIN Row

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that international travel should be made easier through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates, amid several countries adopting different sets of rules to allow foreigners to enter their territory in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In his video remarks at the Global COVID Summit hosted by US President Joe Biden, Modi also said …

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UK starts door-to-door COVID testing in eight regions to stop South African strain from spreading
3 years, 10 months ago

UK starts door-to-door COVID testing in eight regions to stop South African strain from spreading

ABC  

England has begun COVID-19 testing every household in some communities as authorities try to snuff out a new variant of the coronavirus before it undermines the country's nationwide vaccination program. Key points: Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is "critical" for residents of eight localities to stay at home Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is "critical" for residents of …

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Decades-old Soviet studies hint at possible strategy to curb coronavirus: Repurposing existing vaccines
4 years, 6 months ago

Decades-old Soviet studies hint at possible strategy to curb coronavirus: Repurposing existing vaccines

Firstpost  

A Soviet-era polio vaccine is gaining renewed attention from researchers as a possible weapon against the new coronavirus, based in part on research done by their mother, Dr Marina Voroshilova Moscow: To the boys, it was just a sugary treat. “I was eating it from the hands of my mother.” Today, that same vaccine is gaining renewed attention from researchers …

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