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  India reports 163 cases of COVID-19 variant XFG: What is it? Know causes, symptoms and more

  Health | June 10, 2025 18:59 IST

  India reports 163 cases of the new COVID-19 variant XFG, a recombinant subvariant of Omicron. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and impact on health.

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  Covid19: India records highest single-day rise in cases in seven months, logs 841 new infections

  India | December 31, 2023 13:29 IST

  The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but cases have again gone up after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.

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  COVID-19: 21 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 found in three states in India | DETAILS

  India | December 21, 2023 6:11 IST

  COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1: The vast majority of the growing cases in the city-state are infected by the JN.1 variant, the ministry said. The first JN.1 case in India was detected in a sample taken from a 79-year-old woman in Kerala with mild symptoms on December 8.

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  BA.2.86: Know common symptoms, causes and prevention tips of the new Covid variant

  Health | August 21, 2023 13:47 IST

  One of the more recent variants of Covid that have been identified is called 'BA.2.86', and it is important to understand the symptoms, causes, and prevention tips associated with this variant.

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  Covid: 80% rise in global cases led by Omicron subvariant EG.5

  World | August 12, 2023 0:05 IST

  The new subvariant of Omicron, EG.5.1, which is more transmissible, yet is less likely to worsen Covid infection, unlike previous variants that increased ICU admissions and also led to death, according to global scientists.

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  COVID-19: Maharashtra recorded new Omicron sub-variant EG.5.1.1 in May | Here are details

  Maharashtra | August 10, 2023 8:56 IST

  Maharashtra Covid news: Babita Kamlapurkar, state's health surveillance officer, said it is necessary to exercise COVID-19 appropriate behaviour as June, July and August months record a spike in cases.

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  Eris or EG.5.1: Know everything about the new Covid variant spreading quickly in the UK

  Health | August 07, 2023 18:15 IST

  The best way to prevent the spread of Eris is by following public health guidelines such as wearing a face mask, washing your hands regularly and keeping a distance from others where possible.

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  Covid: India’s first Omicron-specific mRNA booster vaccine launched by govt

  India | June 24, 2023 21:41 IST

  The fifth vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM, was developed with assistance from Mission COVID Suraksha, which was carried out by DBT and BIRAC as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0, the government's package to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

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  WHO consideres new XBB.1.16 Covid variant 'interesting'

  Health | April 22, 2023 16:11 IST

  So far, 3,648 sequences of the Omicron XBB.1.16 variant have been reported from 33 countries, including India, on open research platform GISAID, the global health body, said.

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  COVID19: No severe infection in children due to Omicron variant XBB.1.16, says Delhi Health Minister

  Delhi | April 13, 2023 21:58 IST

  Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj assured that the government is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation.

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  COVID-19 updates: Omicron variant XBB.1.16 behind coronavirus surge in India | KNOW what study says

  India | April 08, 2023 18:08 IST

  COVID-19 updates: At the end of March 2023, XBB.1.16, a SARS-CoV-2 omicron XBB subvariant, emerged and was detected in various countries.

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  COVID-19: Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 accounts for nearly 90 per cent new cases in United States

  World | March 04, 2023 10:23 IST

  COVID-19 cases in United States: The second most prevalent strain BQ.1.1 accounts for 6.7 per cent. The CDC first started tracking XBB.1.5 in November 2022, when it accounted for less than 1 per cent of cases nationwide.

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  China's economy grew 3% last year, not even half 2021's rate

  World | January 17, 2023 8:27 IST

  Growth of the world's second-largest economy slid to 2.9 per cent over a year earlier in December from the previous month's 3.9 per cent, government data showed Tuesday.

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  China's Covid death data hides true toll: Report

  World | January 17, 2023 7:57 IST

  China's abrupt pivot from Covid Zero in early December (2022) unleashed a surge of omicron infections and led to 59,938 virus-related deaths in the nation's hospitals through January 12, Bloomberg news agency reported, citing the figures disclosed by the National Health Commission.

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  Omicron XBB.1.5: WHO has THIS suggestion for travellers on long flights as new COVID variant spreads

  Health | January 12, 2023 11:14 IST

  Catherine Smallwood, WHO's senior emergency officer for Europe said, “Passengers should be advised to wear masks in high-risk settings such as long-haul flights."

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  New & highly-contagious 'Kraken' Covid variant is the 'most transmissible,' warns WHO

  Health | January 06, 2023 14:44 IST

  XBB.1.5, nicknamed Kraken, is "the most transmissible sub-variant which has been detected yet," said WHO's Covid-19 technical lead, Maria Van Kerkhove, during a press conference.

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  Covid XBB.1.5 or Omicron BF.7- which is more dangerous? Know the differences

  Health | January 03, 2023 15:00 IST

  People are worried about which variant is more dangerous in India and what is the difference in their symptoms. So, let's understand the distinction between Covid XBB.1.5 and Omicron BF.7.

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  India to witness 4th COVID wave in Jan 2023? Expert says number of cases will jump in next 40 days

  Health | December 29, 2022 13:44 IST

  The next 40 days are expected to be critical for India as a potential surge in COVID-19 cases is anticipated in January. It is important for the public to take necessary precautions and follow guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus during this time.

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  COVID BF.7 in India: Can Omicron variant lead to severe diseases? Know symptoms you shouldn't ignore

  Health | December 29, 2022 9:00 IST

  COVID BF.7 in India: Global studies have shown that the coronavirus variant, as a subvariant of Omicron, is highly infectious and spreads faster than other variants. Check out the most common symptoms that you shouldn't ignore.

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  Hospitals across India conduct mock drills to review COVID preparedness: 10 points

  India | December 27, 2022 9:46 IST

  Hospitals across Delhi are conducting mock drills on Tuesday to assess their preparedness, including the availability of beds and manpower.