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  5 out of 6 WHO regions report Omicron as new variant keeps world jittery | Updates

  India | December 02, 2021 0:08 IST

  The Omicron variant (B.1.1.529), a new variant of the COVID, was first reported in Botswana on Nov 11, 2021, and appeared on Nov 14 in South Africa. It has been declared a variant of concern by WHO.

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  Omicron variant: Brazil, Japan report first cases

  World | December 01, 2021 8:09 IST

  The Netherlands’ RIVM health institute disclosed that patient samples dating from Nov 19 and 23 were found to contain the variant. It was on Nov 24 that South African authorities reported the existence of the highly mutated virus to WHO.

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  Omicron variant: France extends travel curbs from 7 southern African countries

  World | November 28, 2021 14:48 IST

  The reports about the new variant prompted the EU countries to restrict travel from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Mozambique, the Russian news agency reported Sputnik.

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  Gujarat people need not worry, preparedness increased by 2.5 times: Health Minister on Omicron

  India | November 28, 2021 10:00 IST

  Health Minister statement comes amid rising concern over new COVID variant, Omicron, that was detected 1st in South Africa.

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  India logs 8,774 COVID cases, over 9000 recoveries; active cases at 543-day low

  India | November 28, 2021 11:17 IST

  Over 121.94 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far under the Nationwide Vaccination Drive.

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  South African medical association says Omicron variant causes 'mild disease'

  World | November 28, 2021 9:02 IST

  WHO identified on Friday the new South African strain as one of concern, as it is reported to carry a high number of mutations- 32- which possibly makes it more transmissible and dangerous.

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  South African variant: Arvind Kejriwal urges PM Modi to stop flights from COVID affected countries

  India | November 27, 2021 11:55 IST

  PM Modi chaired a meeting on the situation relating to COVID-19 and vaccination with top govt officials today at 10:30 am.

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  German government hesitant on lockdown as COVID cases rise

  World | November 27, 2021 7:21 IST

  A spokesman for outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel likewise refused to be drawn on whether she favored triggering the so-called emergency brake measures last used in April.

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  India logs 10,549 COVID cases, over 9,000 recoveries in 24 hrs; active cases rise to 1.10 lakh

  India | November 26, 2021 9:48 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 1,10,133, the health ministry data showed.

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  COVID: South Korea's critical cases hit record high

  World | November 26, 2021 9:10 IST

  The country reported 3,901 new Covid cases, including 3,882 local infections, raising the total caseload to 432,901, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

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  United Kingdom suspends flights to 6 African countries as new COVID variant emerges

  World | November 26, 2021 7:19 IST

  It comes as Variant B.1.1.529 is declared a Variant under Investigation (VuI) by the UK Health Security Agency.

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  Lancet Infectious Diseases study compare well with phase 3 COVAXIN clinical trials: Bharat Biotech

  India | November 25, 2021 12:33 IST

  2 doses of COVID vaccine Covaxin (BBV152) are 50 pc effective against symptomatic COVID disease, according to 1st real-world assessment of COVID vaccine published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.

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  India logs 9,119 COVID cases, over 10,000 recoveries in 24 hours; active cases at 539-day low

  India | November 25, 2021 9:46 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have declined to 1,09,940, the health ministry data showed.

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  Credible data needed on COVID deaths in India: Rahul Gandhi

  World | November 24, 2021 14:35 IST

  Rahul Gandhi shared a video in which families, who lost their dear ones due to COVID in Gujarat, alleged that they did not receive timely help from the govt.

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  India logs 9,283 COVID cases, over 10,000 recoveries in 24 hrs; active cases at 537-day low

  India | November 24, 2021 10:40 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have declined to 1,11,481, the health ministry data showed.

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  India reports 11,106 COVID cases, over 12,000 recoveries; active cases decline to 1.26 lakh

  India | November 19, 2021 10:21 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have declined to 1,26,620, the health ministry data showed. 

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  South Korea sees record coronavirus jump as thousands take college exam

  World | November 18, 2021 13:04 IST

  Students were required to have their temperatures taken before entering classrooms, and those with fevers were sent to separate testing areas. 

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  India logs 11,919 COVID cases, over 11,000 recoveries in 24 hrs; active cases rise to 1.28 lakh

  India | November 18, 2021 11:11 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 1,28,762, the health ministry data showed.

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  India logs 10,197 COVID cases, over 12,000 recoveries; active cases at 527-day low of 1.28 lakh

  India | November 17, 2021 12:35 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have declined to 1,28,555, the health ministry data showed.

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  Germany reintroduces free COVID tests amid rising cases

  World | November 14, 2021 13:02 IST

  In the wake of the upcoming 4th wave, RKI is stressing about establishing stringent restrictions on public life.