Tag: Omicron
WHO Classifies B.1.1.529 As 'variant Of Concern', Names It Omicron
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the new Covid variant detected in southern Africa this week as the 'Variant of Concern' following the Technical Advisory Group meeting on Friday. ....
As Omicron Peeps, Maharashtra To Reopen All Schools From Dec 1
Marking a significant step, Maharashtra government has issued the SOPs and guidelines to reopen all schools for offline classes from December 1 in urban and rural areas, officials said, even as a threat of the new Covid-19 variant Omicron has just emerged. ....
Omicron: Kerala Orders 7 Days Quarantine For Arrivals From High Risk Countries
In wake of detection of new Covid variant Omicron in South Africa, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Monday said so far, things are under control, but utmost caution has to be maintained and as a precautionary measure, all those arriving from high-risk countries will have to undergo seven days quarantine. ....
Blanket Travel Bans Will Not Prevent International Spread Of Omicron Variant: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that blanket travel bans will not prevent the international spread of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, even as dozens of countries have already introduced such restrictions. ....
India Reports 6,563 New Covid Cases, 132 Deaths In A Day
India reported 6,563 new Covid cases and 132 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Union ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. ....
Three Of Delhi's Omicron Patients Have No Travel History
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain said on Tuesday that of the 34 Omicron variant cases reported so far, three do not have any travel history. ....
US FDA Approves 1st Oral Pill By Pfizer To Treat Covid
As Omicron variant spreads globally, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorisation (EUA) for the Pfizer antiviral pill to treat Covid-19 along with caution for people with certain pre-existing conditions -- heralding a new era for the future, over-the-counter treatment of the deadly respiratory disease that has killed millions. ....
Delhi Police Tightens Noose On Hotels Violating Covid Norms; Restaurant Sealed
A restaurant was sealed in south Delhi's Mehrauli area for violating the Delhi Disaster Management Authority's guidelines, an official said here on Friday. ....
Omicron Risk 'very High,' Could Ravage Health Systems: WHO
The overall risk associated with the Omicron variant remains 'very high' which could cause widespread disruption to health systems and other critical services, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned. ....
Rajasthan Logs 23 Fresh Cases Of Omicron, Tally Rises To 69
Rajasthan on Wednesday registered 23 new Omicron cases pushing the state tally to 68, health officials confirmed. ....
