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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 ISTThe 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 ISTThe 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 ISTThe 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 ISTHealth 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 ISTOver 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 ISTWHO 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 ISTPM 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 ISTA 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 ISTThe 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 ISTThe 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 ISTIt 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 IST2 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 ISTThe 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 ISTRahul 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 ISTThe 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 ISTThe 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 ISTStudents 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 ISTThe 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 ISTThe 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 ISTIn the wake of the upcoming 4th wave, RKI is stressing about establishing stringent restrictions on public life.
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