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  Coronavirus pandemic Updates: India logs 1,41,986 new cases, 285 fatalities in last 24 hours

  India | January 08, 2022 9:54 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 4,72,169 the health ministry data showed.

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  Omicron Scare: Study finds intense meditation may boost immunity

  Health | January 08, 2022 9:26 IST

  While the positive effects of meditation are well documented, far less is known about its molecular and genetic effects, said Vijayendran Chandran, PhD, an assistant professor of paediatrics and neuroscience in the UF College of Medicine. Meditation activated 97 per cent of interferon-response genes, compared with 76 per cent gene activation in mild COVID-19 patients and 31 per cent in severe COVID-19 cases.   

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  No need for new registration for those taking precautionary dose of Covid vaccine: Government

  India | January 08, 2022 9:24 IST

  From January 10, India will start administering the precautionary dose of the vaccine to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those above 60 years of age with comorbidities.

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  COVID: Amid rising cases, Gujarat High Court to function in virtual mode till further orders

  India | January 08, 2022 9:17 IST

  Gujarat govt on Friday announced a night curfew between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Gandhinagar, Junagadh, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Anand, and Nadiad.

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  Omicron variant underwent fundamental changes, reveals study

  Health | January 08, 2022 8:02 IST

  First detected from South Africa and Botswana in late November last year, the Omicron has spread rapidly to more than 100 countries. It has also outpaced the previous Delta strain in many countries to become the dominant variant. The countries include the US, the UK, Italy and Portugal among others.

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  Omicron variant Updates: Maharashtra's tally of new variant reaches 133, tally now crosses 1,000

  India | January 08, 2022 23:44 IST

  Maharashtra continues to record the maximum Omicron cases followed by Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Kerala. Also, several states have imposed restrictions and night curfew, to curb the spread of infection.

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  Schedule for 'precaution' dose of Covid-19 to be released tomorrow

  India | January 07, 2022 22:11 IST

  Along with the beginning of vaccination campaign for the precaution dose on January 10, a meeting will also take place by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on the same day in light of the Covid situation in the national capital.

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  Boosters can wane, 4th Covid shot may be necessary: Moderna CEO

  World | January 07, 2022 17:20 IST

  Israel has rolled out the fourth dose for over-60s, while health authorities in Germany, UK and France are planning a second booster.

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  Govt mandates all international arrivals to undergo 7-day home quarantine. Check details

  India | January 07, 2022 17:20 IST

  On Friday, the daily rise in coronavirus infections was recorded above one lakh after 214 days, taking India's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,52,26,386 which includes 3,007 cases of Omicron reported across 27 states and UTs, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

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  Salman Khan gives sneak peek of his farmhouse life, shares pic with horse from Panvel

  Celebrities | January 07, 2022 16:10 IST

  Salman Khan has shared a picture with a horse from his Panvel farmhouse showcasing his love for animals. Recently, the actor was bitten by a non-venomous snake at the same farmhouse a day before his birthday but recovered after being hospitalised overnight.

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  Delhi Covid new guidelines: Shops to open on odd-even basis, only 1 weekly market allowed

  India | January 07, 2022 15:19 IST

  Shops in markets/complexes and malls dealing with non essential goods, shall be allowed to open on odd-even basis between 10 AM to 8 PM.

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  No domestic help: With Omicron scare its time to balance 'work at home' along with Work From Home

  Lifestyle | January 07, 2022 14:06 IST

  With 'Work From Home' in place, it is high time that all the family members start 'work at home' too. Dividing responsibilities not only help to reduce the work pressure but makes it is easier to manage professional and personal commitments. Cleaning, cooking and looking after children are some of the important work which needs to be shared

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  COVID pandemic: Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla calls for 'unified strategy' in Delhi-NCR

  India | January 07, 2022 13:55 IST

  Keeping in view the close-knit urban structure of NCR region, Home Secy emphasized that it's necessary for all concerned authorities in Delhi and NCR region to come together to tackle COVID".

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  Vishal Dadlani, Kubbra Sait test positive for COVID19

  Celebrities | January 07, 2022 13:51 IST

  The new variant Omicron is spreading at a rampant rate. There has been a massive increase in the number of infections over the last few weeks. Many Bollywood and television celebrities have tested positive for the virus. Recently Vishal Dadlani and Kubbra Sait confirmed that they have tested positive for COVID19.

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  Omicron may be less severe, but not 'mild': WHO

  India | January 07, 2022 11:09 IST

  During a press briefing, the head of global health body said that at present, 109 countries would miss out on fully vaccinating 70 pc of their populations by the start of July 2022.

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  Kumkum Bhagya fame Shikha Singh tests COVID positive, says she is pumping milk for her daughter

  TV | January 07, 2022 10:44 IST

  "Im pumping my milk & giving that to her as advised by our doctor as my milk will contain anti bodies for her (not a carrier of covid). It’s a very tough time for us as a family but im still thankful to God that we are able to fight this out together & Alayna is safe," Shikha Singh wrote. 

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  Coronavirus pandemic Updates: India logs over 1 lakh new cases, 302 fatalities in last 24 hours

  India | January 07, 2022 10:10 IST

  The total active cases of COVID-19 in India have rose to 3,71,363 the ministry data showed today.

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  COVID pandemic: Brazil registers first death due to Omicron variant

  World | January 07, 2022 9:06 IST

  The local health secretariat reported that the death came 10 days after declaration of community transmission of the variant in the city.

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  Omicron Updates: Karnataka's Mandya dist on high alert after 84 devotees test Covid positive

  India | January 25, 2022 14:17 IST

  Maharashtra continues to record maximum Omicron cases followed by Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Kerala.

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  Omicron Scare: Study finds SARS-CoV-2 evades our immune system

  Health | January 06, 2022 23:49 IST

  The scientists used a bioinformatics approach to look at how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, changed gene expression in the immune systems of COVID-19 patients compared to uninfected individuals. This is a useful way to look into the function of complicated cell signalling pathways that trigger immune responses to fight off harmful bacteria and viruses.