Tag: Omicron
Asymptomatic Infection May Lead To Long Covid: Study
Covid infection, even if mild, can trigger an immune response that lasts longer than the initial infection and recovery, according to a new study. ....
Covaxin Booster Can Neutralise Omicron: Bharat Biotech
Covaxin's booster dose is able to neutralise the vaccine evading Omicron variant of Covid-19, according to a study conducted at US' Emory University, Bharat Biotech announced on Wednesday. ....
Omicron Looks Less Severe, But Should Not Be Taken Lightly: Experts
As a new study from South Africa suggests that the Omicron Covid-19 variant is less severe even for the unvaccinated, Indian health experts on Saturday warned that it was too soon to come to any conclusion and the highly-transmissible strain should not be taken lightly. ....
Study Finds Evidence Of Community Transmission Of Omicron In Delhi
There is a definite shift from Delta predominance to Omicron along with its community spread in Delhi, a study revealed on Saturday. ....
Australia Offers Visa Fee Refund To Lure International Workers And Students As PM Scott Morrison Defends Handling Of Pandemic
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said the government would rebate visa fees for international students and backpackers to support the workforce challenge amid surging Covid-19 cases nationwide. ....
US Covid News: Anthony Fauci Optimistic Omicron Cases To Peak In February
Anthony Fauci, top US infectious disease expert, has said he is confident that most states in the country will reach a peak of Omicron infection cases by mid-February. ....
WHO Recommends Countries To Ease Covid Measures 'in A Steady, Slow Way'
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries that are starting to lift Covid-19 measures to do so in a steady and slow way, as recent data have shown a sharp increase in coronavirus-related deaths around the world. ....
Omicron BA.2 Subvariant Likely To Spread Globally: WHO
The BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is likely to spread globally, however it remains unclear whether it will cause reinfection among those infected with the original Omicron strain, according to the World Health Organisation. ....
Covid Spike Expected In Austalian State Of New South Wales As Omicron Subvariant Emerges
Covid-19 cases are expected to double in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) within weeks as the new Omicron BA.2 variant spreads, health authorities warned on Friday. ....
India Logs 1,270 New Covid Cases, 35 Deaths In 24 Hours
India reported 1,259 fresh Covid cases and 35 deaths in a span of 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday. ....
