Page 13 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Closely following the coronavirus trajectory globally, says Centre
Noting that various mathematical models meant for predicting coronavirus waves have repeatedly failed to give reliable results due to small sample size, the Centre said
 "Closely following the coronavirus trajectory globally, says Centre")
Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices
The rating agency said post-pandemic recovery is being hit by a potentially huge global supply shock that will reduce growth and push up inflation
 "Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices")
Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices
The rating agency said post-pandemic recovery is being hit by a potentially huge global supply shock that will reduce growth and push up inflation
Covid-19 pandemic: Chhattisgarh reports 26 new cases, no fatality
Chhattisgarh on Tuesday reported 26 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking state's tally to 11,51,965, while the death toll remained unchanged at 14,034 as no fresh fatality was reported, an official said
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Chhattisgarh reports 26 new cases, no fatality")
Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 92 new cases and two deaths
Karnataka on Tuesday registered 92 fresh coronavirus cases and two fatalities thereby taking the total to 39,44,877 and 40,041, respectively till date
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 92 new cases and two deaths")
Gujarat reports 10 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death; active tally at 308
Gujarat reported 10 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, pushing its overall tally to 12,23,790, while one more patient succumbed to the infection in the state, the health department said
 "Gujarat reports 10 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death; active tally at 308")
Covid-19 infection increases risk of Type 2 diabetes: Study
Previous studies have shown that the human pancreas can also be a target of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid
 "Covid-19 infection increases risk of Type 2 diabetes: Study")
Data story: India logs 1,581 new cases; death toll rises to 516,543
India has so far administered 1,815,601,944 vaccine doses. That is 4221.25 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.44 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 1,581 new cases; death toll rises to 516,543")
India's Covid vaccination drive epitome of power of Sabka Prayas: Mandaviya
India crossed 750 mn vaccinations milestone on September 7, 2021, and achieved a milestone of 1 bn vaccinations on October 21, 2021
 "India's Covid vaccination drive epitome of power of Sabka Prayas: Mandaviya")
Single-day rise of 1,581 fresh Covid-19 cases, 33 deaths in India
India reported a single-day rise of 1,581 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 4,30,10,971, while the active cases further declined to 23,913, the Union health ministry said
Global Covid caseload tops 472 mn, fatalities surge past 6.09 mn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 79,775,780 and 972,603, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid caseload tops 472 mn, fatalities surge past 6.09 mn")
Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat reports 13 fresh cases and two deaths
Gujarat reported 13 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, pushing its overall tally to 12,23,780, while two more patients succumbed to the infection in the state, the health department said.
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat reports 13 fresh cases and two deaths")
Mumbai logs 28 new Covid-19 cases, zero deaths; active tally below 300
Mumbai reported 28 new cases and zero fresh fatalities on Monday, while 27 more patients recovered from the infection, leaving the city with an active tally of less than 300, the civic body said
 "Mumbai logs 28 new Covid-19 cases, zero deaths; active tally below 300")
Covid-19 pandemic: Tamil Nadu reports 52 fresh cases, nil deaths
Tamil Nadu on Monday recorded 52 new Covid-19 cases with Chennai seeing 19, these added to a total of 34,52,442 till date, there were no deaths reported and the total death toll remains at 38,025
Expect an uptick in Covid cases in US due to new BA.2 variant, warns Fauci
Fauci said BA.2 is about 60 per cent more transmissible than Omicron, but it does not appear to be more severe
 "Expect an uptick in Covid cases in US due to new BA.2 variant, warns Fauci")
AstraZeneca Covid drug neutralises Omicron sub-variants in lab study
Evusheld was tested against the BA.1, BA.1.1, and BA.2 sub-variants of Omicron and it was also shown in the study to limit inflammation in the lungs - a critical symptom in severe Covid-19 infections
 "AstraZeneca Covid drug neutralises Omicron sub-variants in lab study")
Data story: India logs 1,134 new cases; death toll rises to 516,510
India has so far administered 1,812,497,303 vaccine doses. That is 4214.18 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.22 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 1,134 new cases; death toll rises to 516,510")
Hong Kong to ease strict Covid measures from April, lifts flight ban
Hong Kong's border has been shut since 2020 with very few flights able to land, effectively isolating a city that had built a reputation as a global financial hub
 "Hong Kong to ease strict Covid measures from April, lifts flight ban")
India reports 1,761 fresh Covid cases and 127 deaths in last 24 hours
India recorded 1,761 fresh Covid infections and 127 deaths in a span of 24 hours, said the Union Health ministry on Sunday morning
 "India reports 1,761 fresh Covid cases and 127 deaths in last 24 hours")
Data story: India logs 1,761 new cases; death toll rises to 516,479
India has so far administered 1,812,111,675 vaccine doses. That is 4213.44 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.19 per cent of its population
