Page 22 - Latest Updates on Delta variant of coronavirus
LIVE: Delhi logs 180 fresh Covid cases in a day, highest since June 16
Delhi has witnessed an uptick in Covid-19 infections in the last few days. Stay tuned for LIVE updates
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Covishield third jab works against Omicron variant, says Oxford
If the vaccine is recommended for use as a booster against Omicron, it may significantly boost the demand for Covishield in India
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Before the third wave
The vaccine policy urgently needs revision
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Maharashtra sees 23 new cases of Omicron variant; state's tally reaches 88
This is the highest number of such cases reported in a day till now
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DCGI seeks more data from SII over emergency authorisation for Covovax
'The apex drug regulator has also asked the SII to provide details on Matrix component used in the vaccine,' an official source said
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DATA STORY: Death toll rises to 478,759; active cases see minor spike
India has so far administered 1,396,976,774 vaccine doses. That is 4018.22 per cent of its total caseload, and 99.86 per cent of its population
Hospitalisation rate lower for Omicron than Delta variant: UK study
COVID-19 infections with the Omicron variant of coronavirus are less likely to result in hospitalisation compared to the Delta strain, according to early results from a study conducted in the UK
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Omicron may not be the final variant, but it may be the last of concern
The disease might very likely be mild as some past exposure creates immunity that reduces the likelihood of hospitalisation and death
Omicron impact less severe than previous Covid variants: S African study
The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 appears to be having a less severe impact than the earlier variants, a study in South Africa has found
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Omicron spread: Curbs return to keep year-end celebrations muted again
Tamil Nadu has decided to close public access to beaches on December 31 and January 1
DATA STORY: India logs 6,317 new cases; death toll rises to 478,325
India has so far administered 1,389,590,670 vaccine doses. That is 3997.84 per cent of its total caseload, and 99.33 per cent of its population
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DATA STORY: India logs 5,326 new cases; death toll rises to 478,007
India has so far administered 1,383,478,181 vaccine doses. That is 3980.98 per cent of its total caseload, and 98.9 per cent of its population
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DATA STORY: Delhi logs 107 cases; biggest single-day spike in 4 months
India has so far administered 1,376,720,359 vaccine doses. That is 3962.14 per cent of its total caseload, and 98.41 per cent of its population
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India's Omicron tally rises to 126; Maharashtra reports most cases
The Centre has warned it is likely that the spread of the new variant will outpace the Delta variant where there is community transmission.
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DATA STORY: India records 7,145 cases; death toll rises to 477,158
India has so far administered 1,366,605,173 vaccine doses. That is 3934.57 per cent of its total caseload, and 97.69 per cent of its population
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Covid-19 pandemic: Sikkim reports three new cases, tally rises to 32,452
The Himalayan state has conducted 2,76,104 sample tests for Covid-19 so far
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Omicron: Europe-like surge may mean 1.4 mn cases a day, says V K Paul
The Omicron variant has spread to 91 countries with more than 27,000 cases detected worldwide
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India's Omicron Covid count crosses 100; avoid mass gatherings, says Centre
The Centre also warned it is likely that the spread of the new variant will outpace the Delta variant where there is community transmission
DATA STORY: Delhi's case tally seeing steady rise as Omicron threat looms
India has so far administered 1,359,996,267 vaccine doses. That is 3916.35 per cent of its total caseload, and 97.22 per cent of its population
DATA STORY: India logs 7,974 new cases; death toll rises to 476,478
India has so far administered 1,346,114,483 vaccine doses. That is 3895.71 per cent of its total caseload, and 96.69 per cent of its population
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