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  Coronavirus pandemic Updates: Fresh 1.94 lakh cases take active tally to 211-day high of 9.55 lakh

  India | January 12, 2022 10:41 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 9,55,319 the health ministry data showed today.

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  Omicron mutating but disease severity remains mild, shows Delhi's LNJP Hospital study

  India | January 12, 2022 8:33 IST

  When positivity is more than 20 per cent then it is an alarming situation and it means that people might require beds and ICU for high-risk patients, the LNJP MD said.

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  Russia: Infections could surge 6 times higher due to omicron

  World | January 12, 2022 7:41 IST

  Russia already has by far Europe’s highest pandemic toll at over 317,000 dead. The warning on Tuesday comes just weeks after new infections and deaths in Russia began to decline following another record-breaking surge.

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  Omicron Updates: Positivity rate in 300 districts over 5%, Omicron not common cold, says Govt

  India | January 13, 2022 0:07 IST

  Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of 1,281 cases followed by Rajasthan at 645, Delhi 546, Karnataka 479 and Kerala 350 on Tuesday.

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  Maharashtra reports over 34,400 fresh infections, Mumbai sees 11,647 as downward trend continues

  India | January 11, 2022 21:59 IST

  Mumbai today reported 11,647 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, a drop of 2,001 from the previous day and fourth straight day of downward trend, taking the tally to 9,39,867, while two more patients succumbed to the infection, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

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  Omicron Scare: General precautions for COVID positive patients

  Health | January 11, 2022 20:42 IST

  Amid the Omicron scare, people wish to know the general precautions that they need to follow in case they have tested positive for coronavirus. If you are one of those, here are some suggested by Dr SP Sondhi that might come in handy for you!

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  US reports 1.35 million Covid cases in one day, breaks global records

  World | January 11, 2022 19:42 IST

  The previous record was 1.03 million cases on January 3. A large number of cases are reported each Monday due to many states not reporting over the weekend.

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  Delhi records 21,259 fresh Covid cases, 23 deaths; positivity rate climbs to 25.6%

  India | January 11, 2022 18:40 IST

  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal today took stock of the persisting Covid situation in the Lok Nayak Hospital in Delhi. After the visit, he told reporters, that his government had to impose restrictions out of compulsion and reiterated that a complete lockdo

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  Pawan Kalyan's ex-wife Renu Desai, son test positive for Covid

  Entertainment | January 11, 2022 14:39 IST

  Pawan Kalyan's ex-wife Renu Desai and their son Akira Nandan had tested positive. Renu said, "We both are recovering now and I request all of you to please take this 3rd wave seriously. Wear your masks and be careful as much as possible. I had both my vaccines last year and was going to give Akira his now. But, he tested positive before that."

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  Covid: All private offices to remain closed, work-from-home system returns

  India | January 11, 2022 12:46 IST

  The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Tuesday took this decision after reviewing the current situation in the national capital. Delhi reported over 19,000 new cases on Monday. The positivity rate stood at 25 per cent, the highest since May 5. The city also reported 17 deaths.

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  COVID19: Sussanne Khan tests positive for Omicron Variant

  Celebrities | January 11, 2022 10:37 IST

  Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife Sussanne Khan has been infected with the Omicron strain of the virus. She took to her Instagram handle to inform about her health. Sussanne revealed that she tested positive on January 10.

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  Andhra Pradesh imposes night curfew, Cinema halls to function with 50 per cent occupancy

  India | January 11, 2022 9:32 IST

  Theatres, multiplexes and cinema halls will be operational with 50 per cent occupancy or alternate seating arrangements.

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  Omicron Scare: The new COVID19 variant neutralised by booster dose, finds study

  Health | January 11, 2022 8:49 IST

  The scientists from KU Leuven began by testing nine monoclonal antibodies used in clinical practice or currently in preclinical development. "We now need to study the length of protection of the booster dose. The vaccines probably become less effective in offering protection against contracting the virus, but they should continue to protect against severe forms," explained Olivier Schwartz.   

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  Omicron variant Updates: Gujarat disallows over 150 in gatherings amid rising Covid cases

  India | January 11, 2022 23:47 IST

  The Centre sounded a note of caution on a day when the country began administering a "precautionary" dose against the viral infection.

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  Breaking News, January 11 | Highlights

  India | January 11, 2022 23:47 IST

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  Molnupiravir best bet in fight against Covid, claim experts

  Health | January 11, 2022 6:50 IST

  Molnupiravir inhibits the replication of certain RNA viruses. It is basically to be used in treating Covid-19 infected people of more than 50 years of age and in those with multiple comorbidities. The recommended dose of Molnupiravir 800 mg is twice a day for five days. A patient needs to take 40 capsules containing 200 mg of medication.

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  Centre advises states, UTs to monitor COVID situation; says '5-10 pc of cases need hospitalisation'

  India | January 11, 2022 6:34 IST

  Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has advised all states and Union Territories to keep watch on the situation of the total number of active cases, cases under home isolation, hospitalized cases, cases on oxygen beds, ICU and ventilation support.

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  Third wave of Covid will peak by January-end: Maharashtra Minister

  India | January 10, 2022 21:54 IST

  The third wave of the pandemic has started and is expected to peak by January-end, Maharashtra minister Rajesh Tope told reporters on Monday.

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  Noida, Ghaziabad account for over 30% of UP's active Covid cases

  India | January 10, 2022 21:00 IST

  Gautam Buddh Nagar on Monday logged 1,223 new COVID-19 infections while its tally of active cases rose to 5,779. Ghaziabad, meanwhile, recorded 1,385 new infections, taking the tally of active cases in the district to 4,614.  

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  Contacts of Covid patients don't need to be tested unless identified as high risk, says Centre

  India | January 10, 2022 21:13 IST

  In fresh advisory for testing COVID samples, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday said that the contacts of Covid patients do not need testing unless identified as high risk based on age or comorbidities.