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  Omicron is not common cold, warns WHO

  World | January 05, 2022 13:45 IST

  Several studies from South Africa, the US and the UK have shown that the infections caused by the highly transmissible variant are generally mild, with less hospitalisation required.

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  Fact Check: Vaccinating children not worth risk because they aren't seriously harmed by COVID-19?

  Health | January 05, 2022 13:37 IST

  There's a prevalent rumour suggesting that children don't need to get vaccinated against COVID 19 as it doesn't harm them severely. However, this isn't true. Let's probe into this and do a fact check to know more. Here's what medical experts have to say about this.

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  Prabhas and Pooja Hegde's Radhe Shyam postponed due to COVID-19 surge

  Regional Cinema | January 05, 2022 12:48 IST

  The cloud of uncertainity over Prabhas starrer Radhe Shyam release has cleared and the anticipated movie has been postponed due to the spike in COVID-19 cases and the lingering threat of Omicron variant.

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  Residents in locked down Chinese city due to COVID face shortages of food

  World | January 05, 2022 10:50 IST

  Stringent measures to stem outbreaks are common in China, which still maintains a policy of stamping out every COVID case long after many other countries have opted to try to live with the virus.

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  Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India logs 58,097 fresh cases, 55% jump in last 24 hours; over 500 deaths

  India | January 05, 2022 12:46 IST

  The total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 2,14,004 the ministry data showed today.

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  Nausea, loss of appetite may be new symptoms of Omicron

  Health | January 05, 2022 8:46 IST

  The four most common symptoms of the omicron variant are cough, fatigue, congestion and runny nose, according to a CDC analysis of the first 43 cases investigated in the US. In some cases, vomiting has also been reported as a symptom among those with the variant, the report said.  

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  With no signs of COVID mutation to stop, experts claim virus would end up as seasonal epidemic soon

  Health | January 05, 2022 8:29 IST

  "I expect that the Covid-19 pandemic will turn into seasonal epidemics, like flu. I should say that the current situation looks pretty much like the 1960s, when the Hong Kong flu epidemic had very serious effects, when many people were seriously ill.," experts claim.   

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  COVID case counts may be losing importance amid omicron

  World | January 05, 2022 8:29 IST

  As super-contagious omicron variant rages across US, new COVID cases per day have more than tripled over past 2 weeks, reaching a record-shattering average of 4,80,000.

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  United States: Joe Biden urges concern but not alarm as omicron cases rises

  World | January 05, 2022 7:16 IST

  Joe Biden emphasized that vaccines, booster shots and therapeutic drugs have lessened the danger for overwhelming majority of Americans who are fully vaccinated.

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  Omicron variant LIVE Updates: Delhi govt officers' leaves cancelled to ensure manpower, says DDMA

  India | January 05, 2022 23:45 IST

  Over 2,135 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected across 24 states and UTs out of which, 828 have recovered or migrated, according to the Union health ministry data.

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  Covid 19: Schools closed upto class 10, night curfew timings revised in UP

  India | January 04, 2022 23:29 IST

  Night curfew will be imposed in the state from January 6, from 10 pm to 6 am. The government has also said that all districts upon crossing 1,000 Covid cases will have to shut down cinema halls, gyms, spas and banquet halls.

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  Weekend curfew imposed in Karnataka starting this week as Covid cases rise | Top points

  India | January 05, 2022 1:01 IST

  Cinema, halls, pubs, bars and restaurants will operate at 50% capacity. For wedding functions, 200 people are allowed if organized in open spaces, and 100 if organized in closed spaces.

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  COVID-19: Eating ber or jujube can boost immunity, know more benefits from Rujuta Diwekar

  Health | January 04, 2022 22:00 IST

  Not just yoga and pranayam, you can even make your immune system strong by having certain food items. One amongst those is winter fruit ber also known as jujube. Know the importance of the sweet and tarty fruit in increasing immunity amid increasing COVID cases in the country.

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  Covid 19: Religious places, cinemas to remain shut, schools to operate at 50% capacity in Bihar

  India | January 04, 2022 21:57 IST

  Janata Darbar has also been called off after 6 people who came to attend it tested positive for Covid-19.

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  Covid-19 surge has spoilt the party for resurgent box-office

  Bollywood | January 04, 2022 20:08 IST

  The postponement of films will have a domino effect on the theatrical calendar of 2022, according to trade analysts. Moreover, the third wave, which will last till February-March, will result in the postponement of more films.

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  Maharashtra records 18,466 fresh Covid cases, 58% from Mumbai alone

  India | January 04, 2022 20:06 IST

  Out of the fresh cases, 9,665 were asymptomatic. The recovery rate stands at 92% in Mumbai, as per Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

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  Spike in Covid cases: Bengal to allow flights from Mumbai, Delhi thrice a week

  India | January 04, 2022 20:25 IST

  The decision has been taken in view of a significant spike in Covid cases in Mumbai and Delhi.

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  Amid spike in Covid cases, Chhattisgarh becomes first state to ban election rallies

  India | January 04, 2022 20:18 IST

  Chhattisgarh on Monday had recorded 698 fresh coronavirus positive cases, taking the overall tally to 10,09,454.

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  New Covid-19 variant IHU emerges in France: Things to know about this variant

  Health | January 04, 2022 18:41 IST

  A new variant of coronavirus named IHU has been reported by researchers at institute IHU Mediterranee Infection in at least 12 cases. However, the researchers noted that it is too early to speculate on how this variant behaves as far as infection and protection from vaccines are concerned.

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  US sees highest-ever over 10 lakh fresh Covid cases in one single day

  World | January 04, 2022 17:30 IST

  The diagnosis of new daily Covid cases has affected every aspect of life in the country pushing further peoples' new year plans, delaying in reopening of schools, cancellation of flights among other chaos.