Page 12 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Coronavirus cases rise by a million in UK, experts urge caution
The UKHSA's own weekly assessment shows that case rates remain highest in those aged 30 to 39, with the lowest case rates in those aged 0 to four
 "Coronavirus cases rise by a million in UK, experts urge caution")
Covid variant worse than Omicron in next two years: UK epidemiologist
Meanwhile, the UK is seeing a resurgence in Covid cases and deaths, after a brief lull
 "Covid variant worse than Omicron in next two years: UK epidemiologist")
Kerala reports 543 new coronavirus cases, 81 deaths in past 24 hours
There are 15,298 people now under observation, out of which 460 are in the isolation wards of hospitals, said the release
 "Kerala reports 543 new coronavirus cases, 81 deaths in past 24 hours")
Over 10 mn kids in age group of 12-14 yrs received first vaccine dose: Govt
The next phase of vaccination commenced from January 3 for adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years
 "Over 10 mn kids in age group of 12-14 yrs received first vaccine dose: Govt")
Covid-19: Govt says no state has reported deaths due to oxygen shortage
The Government of India is supporting states in their endeavour to enhance preparedness and response capacities against Covid-19
 "Covid-19: Govt says no state has reported deaths due to oxygen shortage")
India reports 1,685 new Covid-19 cases, 83 fatalities in last 24 hours
The death toll due to the disease stands at 5,16,755 with 83 daily fatalities being reported, data updated by the ministry at 8 am showed
 "India reports 1,685 new Covid-19 cases, 83 fatalities in last 24 hours")
WHO calls for caution as Covid-19 restrictions are eased in Africa
A World Health Organisation (WHO) regional office has urged for caution and consideration of the risks involved, with multiple African countries lifting their Covid-19 health restrictions
 "WHO calls for caution as Covid-19 restrictions are eased in Africa")
Over 1.82 billion Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt
The country launched vaccination for all people aged above 45 years from April 1 last year
 "Over 1.82 billion Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt")
Singapore to further relax Covid restrictions as number of cases decline
Up to 75 per cent of employees will be allowed to return to workplaces. Wearing masks outdoors will be made optional
 "Singapore to further relax Covid restrictions as number of cases decline")
Stress in 30 plus day dues in micro-loans declines in December quarter
Disbursements take a knock on Omicron concerns
 "Stress in 30 plus day dues in micro-loans declines in December quarter")
Data story: India logs 1,938 new cases; death toll rises to 516,672
India has so far administered 1,822,330,356 vaccine doses. That is 4236.53 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.92 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 1,938 new cases; death toll rises to 516,672")
Omicron subvariant infections on rise in US, coinciding with allergy season
The BA.2 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant has made up over one-third of new Covid-19 infections in the US
 "Omicron subvariant infections on rise in US, coinciding with allergy season")
Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat logs 16 fresh cases and zero fatality
Gujarat on Wednesday reported 16 new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 12,23,806, the state health department said
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat logs 16 fresh cases and zero fatality")
Time to open economy but cautiously: Centre tells states and UTs
In view of a decline in Covid-19 cases, the Centre on Wednesday asked states to follow a risk assessment-based approach on the opening of economic and social activities
 "Time to open economy but cautiously: Centre tells states and UTs")
Covid cases rise for second straight week, deaths fall, says WHO
WHO cautioned that with many countries dropping widespread testing programs, many infections are likely being missed and new case numbers should be interpreted cautiously
 "Covid cases rise for second straight week, deaths fall, says WHO")
Data story: India logs 1,778 new cases; death toll rises to 516,605
India has so far administered 1,818,915,234 vaccine doses. That is 4228.78 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.67 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 1,778 new cases; death toll rises to 516,605")
US could face more Covid lockdowns if cases go up again due to new variant
The United States could face more COVID-19 lockdowns if cases go up once again due to the latest variant, even as the most cautious begin to shrug off their virus fears once-and-for-all.
 "US could face more Covid lockdowns if cases go up again due to new variant")
Omicron subvariant now comprises 35% of new Covid-19 infections in US
The BA.2 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant now makes up about 35 per cent of new Covid-19 infections in the US, according to the data updated Tuesday by the US CDC
 "Omicron subvariant now comprises 35% of new Covid-19 infections in US")
New Zealand to remove coronavirus pandemic mandates as omicron wanes
New Zealand will remove many of its COVID-19 pandemic mandates over the next two weeks as an outbreak of the omicron variant begins to wane.
 "New Zealand to remove coronavirus pandemic mandates as omicron wanes")
Covid vaccination pace slows down as most targets covered: Govt
The Covid vaccination pace has slowed down relatively as most of the target beneficiaries are already covered, the Centre informed Parliament on Tuesday
 "Covid vaccination pace slows down as most targets covered: Govt")
