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  Omicron variant Updates: Schools, colleges to reopen in Uttar Pradesh from February 7

  India | February 06, 2022 0:07 IST

  The educational institutions were closed in wake of coronavirus pandemic in the state.

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  COVID pandemic: India logs over 1.49 lakh new cases with positivity rate at 9.27%; 1,072 deaths

  India | February 04, 2022 9:36 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have declined to 14,35,569 the health ministry data showed.

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  COVID: Centre requests States, UTs to accelerate 2nd dose coverage among 15-18 age group

  India | February 02, 2022 14:52 IST

  With proactive efforts of States/UTs, along with Govt of India, Centre has administered over 66.68 cr doses of COVID vaccine which is amongst the highest in the world.

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  COVID pandemic: India logs over 2.34 lakh new cases with positivity rate at 14.50%; 893 deaths

  India | January 30, 2022 9:19 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have declined to 18,84,937 the health ministry data showed today.

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  BA.2 is 1.5 times more transmissible than original Omicron strain: Study

  World | January 29, 2022 13:16 IST

  Omicron, which is also referred to as B.1.1.529, has three main substrains, BA.1, BA.2, and BA.3, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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  Study reveals COVID can remain active in some people for over 7 months

  Health | January 29, 2022 9:27 IST

  "Based on this result, we can say that about 8 per cent of people infected by SARS-CoV-2 may be able to transmit the virus for more than two months, without necessarily manifesting any symptoms during the final stage of the infection," said Marielton dos Passos Cunha, first author of the article.

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  COVID: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to hold review meeting with 5 states today

  India | January 29, 2022 7:40 IST

  Earlier on Jan 28, Mandaviya conducted a high-level meeting with Southern states and UT's Health Minister's and stressed upon e-Sanjeevani, teleconsultation etc.

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  NeoCov: Is latest COVID variant found by Wuhan scientists deadliest of them all? Know what WHO said

  Health | January 28, 2022 21:06 IST

  The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes Covid-19, has mutated and resulted in different variants of the virus, including the latest Omicron. The Delta strain is regarded as the most contagious form of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus to date. The new variant NeoCoV has been discovered among bats in South Africa.

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  Omicron variant: TN lifts curbs, allows schools, colleges to reopen on Feb 1

  India | January 27, 2022 23:42 IST

  "The COVID situation is in control in Delhi. Today, the national capital will report less than 5,000 cases and the positivity rate will also come down from the existing 10%," says Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.

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  Final phases of Santosh Trophy postponed after rise in COVID-19 cases

  Football | January 26, 2022 15:00 IST

  The tournament was originally slated in Kerala's Malappuram from February 20 to March 6.

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  Omicron generated antibodies effective against all variants in adolescents, adults: ICMR study

  India | January 26, 2022 14:35 IST

  "The individuals infected with Omicron have significant immune response which could neutralize not only the Omicron but also the other VOCs including most prevalent Delta variant," a study by ICMR has revealed.

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  Coronavirus pandemic: India logs over 2.85 lakh new cases with positivity rate at 16.16%; 665 deaths

  India | January 26, 2022 9:22 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 22,23,018 the health ministry data showed today.

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  Will an Omicron-specific vaccine help control COVID? There’s one key problem

  Health | January 25, 2022 10:45 IST

  A vaccine targeting Omicron will increase immunity to the variant on both an individual and population level. However, variant-specific vaccines are ultimately a reactive measure that could always leave us behind the eight ball. By the time we roll out any variant-specific vaccine, a wave of infections driven by that variant may already have peaked, and a new variant will likely be on the way.

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  India logs 3.06 lakh new Covid cases, 439 deaths in a day; positivity rate climbs to 20.75%

  India | January 24, 2022 9:42 IST

  According to the Union Ministry of Health, India’s active caseload currently stands at 22,49,335. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has decreased to 93.07 per cent.

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  Omicron variant in community transmission stage in India, dominant in multiple metro cities: INSACOG

  India | January 23, 2022 13:07 IST

  It also said BA.2 lineage, an infectious sub-variant of Omicron, has been found in a substantial fraction in the country.

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  Maharashtra to reopen schools for classes 1-12 from Monday

  Education | January 20, 2022 15:07 IST

  All the schools will have to ensure Covid protocols are in place, Varsha Gaikwad said.

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  Momentum in India's favour, need to prevail over Covid: Deloitte CEO on economic development

  World | January 20, 2022 8:39 IST

  Stressing on the urgency of prevailing over the coronavirus, Deloitte CEO said the pandemic is an "overhang in terms of economic development".

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  Tips and Tricks to keep your home virus free

  Lifestyle | January 19, 2022 14:23 IST

  Your home is your safe haven! Make sure it is clean to invite good energy into your life. Also, during these difficult times, it is an effective way to prevent the breeding and spread of germs and viruses.  It is important you take care of the place you inhabit clean and hygienic to help you lead a healthier life. 

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  COVID: 84 IAS trainees, faculty members test positive at Mussoorie institute

  India | January 19, 2022 10:45 IST

  After the massive spread of COVID on campus, to control the spread of virus further, admin has made containment zones inside academy itself.

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  How Omicron changed Covid symptoms: Loss of taste, smell less likely to affect Covid-positive people

  Health | January 16, 2022 9:28 IST

  Other hallmarks of the coronavirus such as a runny nose, fever and cough are still just as likely to be experienced by sufferers of the new variant. But the loss of taste and smell is now much less likely to affect Covid-positive people, claims reports.