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  Supreme Court hearing to go virtual from Friday as India witnesses third Covid wave

  India | January 06, 2022 20:43 IST

  According to a circular issued by the apex court administration, with effect from January 7, the benches will sit at the residential offices.

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  Third Covid wave in India: Over 1,000 doctors test positive across country

  India | January 06, 2022 18:32 IST

  As India witnesses the third Covid wave, infections are mild, but the concern around which is building is that a large number of doctors are falling to the highly contagious disease. Let's take a look at state-wise data where more doctors are testing positive.

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  Omicron Scare: Who are asymptomatic COVID carriers? How serious can they be for others?

  Health | January 06, 2022 18:39 IST

  The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has led to a surge in cases across the country. Know what does asymptomatic mean and if asymptomatic carriers can transmit the omicron variant of Covid-19 to others?

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  Omicron variant scare: Third COVID wave has hit Maharashtra, says health expert

  India | January 06, 2022 14:32 IST

  As per the health bulletin, 797 Omicron cases have been reported in Maharashtra so far including 330 recoveries.

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  Omicron scare: Haryana orders closure of cinema halls, multiplexes in 6 more districts till Jan 12

  India | January 06, 2022 13:00 IST

  The restrictions were imposed in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ambala, Panchkula and Sonipat from Jan 2 to 12.

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  AIIMS lists down warning signs of Omicron that shouldn't be ignored

  Health | January 06, 2022 18:18 IST

  The four most common symptoms of the Omicron variant are cough, fatigue, congestion and runny nose, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis. In addition to these, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) has shared five warning signs of Omicron.

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  COVID: Entry of public at Wagah border retreat ceremony suspended again

  India | January 06, 2022 10:30 IST

  The entry was resumed last November after being remained suspended for 20 months because of COVID.

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  Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India logs over 90,000 new cases, 325 fatalities in last 24 hours

  India | January 06, 2022 10:02 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 2,85,401 the health ministry data showed.

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  Grammys postpone ceremony, citing omicron variant risks

  World | January 06, 2022 8:16 IST

  The attempt at a back-to-normal show had been scheduled for Jan 31 at the newly renamed Crypto.com Arena with a live audience and performances, but no new date is on the books.

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  COVID: Delhi government escalates beds capacity in hospitals amid spike in cases

  India | January 06, 2022 7:32 IST

  As per an order dated Jan 4, the govt has directed to increase COVID beds capacity in its 9 hospitals from existing 3,316 to 4,350.

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  Omicron variant: Don't let your guard down thinking variant is mild, warns AIIMS expert

  India | January 06, 2022 23:59 IST

  With the rise in COVID-19 cases, India on Wednesday reported its first death linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant in Rajasthan. Maharashtra continues to record the maximum number of Omicron cases, followed by Delhi, Kerala. Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

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  Maharashtra records over 26,000 cases in 24 hours, Mumbai see maximum with tally past 15,000-mark

  India | January 05, 2022 22:52 IST

  For the ninth consecutive day, the state reported a massive spike in Covid infections and suspect cases, whose samples have been sent for genome sequencing.

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  Bharat Biotech says paracetamol, painkillers not required for teens after getting Covaxin jab

  India | January 05, 2022 22:08 IST

  Bharat Biotech in a Twitter post said that no paracetamol or painkillers are recommended after being vaccinated with Covaxin.

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  Omicron: These are 3 types of people who are at grave risk

  Health | January 05, 2022 21:38 IST

  COVID-19 updates: According to research, the omicron variant has the ability to spread rapidly and even avoids vaccine-induced immunity. Thus, people who contract the virus should isolate themselves immediately for the safety of others.

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  More passengers on board Cordelia cruise ship test Covid positive in Mumbai

  India | January 05, 2022 21:20 IST

  143 have tested positive for coronavirus in addition to 66 other travellers already diagnosed with the infection.

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  India's first Omicron death reported in Rajasthan: Union Health Ministry confirms

  India | January 05, 2022 21:21 IST

  The death reported from Udaipur was "technically" related to Omicron, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said at a press conference on Wednesday.

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  Post COVID vaccine side-effects on children: No paracetamol advised after COVAXIN

  Health | January 06, 2022 13:49 IST

  Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech, on Wednesday, said that no paracetamol or pain killers are recommended for children after being vaccinated with COVAXIN. The parents of children under the 15-18 age group were concerned about the post-vaccine side effects. In case you are one of those, here is everything you should know.

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  Molnupiravir, oral anti-Covid medicine, set for launch in India; to cost Rs 649 per strip

  India | January 05, 2022 16:39 IST

  DCGI has approved molnupiravir for the treatment of adult patients with Covid-19 who have high risk of progression of the disease including hospitalisation or death.

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  Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant?

  Health | January 05, 2022 15:43 IST

  Government scientists have been checking to make sure the rapid tests still work as each new variant comes along. And this week, the Food and Drug Administration said preliminary research indicates they detect omicron, but may have reduced sensitivity.

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  Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately?

  India | January 05, 2022 14:37 IST

  People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.