Page 14 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Two primary doses followed by booster crucial for all: Top virologist
'Immunisation schedule must be completed by all individuals if we have to win this war against Covid,' he said
 "Two primary doses followed by booster crucial for all: Top virologist")
Maharashtra records less than 100 Covid cases first time since April 2020
The state recorded 97 new cases and one death, taking the case tally to 78,72,300 and death toll to 1,43,766, a health department official said
 "Maharashtra records less than 100 Covid cases first time since April 2020")
Covid situation eases but dramatic change likely, warns Maha official
Simultaneously, Health Minister Rajesh Tope hinted at the possibility of a fourth wave of Covid, sparking fresh concerns in various quarters
 "Covid situation eases but dramatic change likely, warns Maha official")
Precaution needed in view of fresh Covid surge in South Korea, China: Tope
When asked if a fourth wave of coronavirus was imminent, he said, 'We must continue taking precautions, that is all we can do'
 "Precaution needed in view of fresh Covid surge in South Korea, China: Tope")
Delhi records 61 Covid cases, one death in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.68%
The relatively lower number of cases came out of the lesser number of tests -- 9,011 -- conducted a day ago, which was a holiday in view of Holi festival
 "Delhi records 61 Covid cases, one death in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.68%")
Covid: China says vaccine makers upgraded shots to fight Omicron
Early lab studies have shown inactivated vaccines developed by Chinese companies Sinovac and Sinopharm elicited less protective antibodies against the omicron variant than mRNA vaccines from Pfizer
 "Covid: China says vaccine makers upgraded shots to fight Omicron")
Natural Covid antibodies last 7 months in children: Study
For the study, published in the journal 'Pediatrics', the team examined data from 218 children across the state of Texas between the age of 5 and 19
 "Natural Covid antibodies last 7 months in children: Study")
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for second Covid booster for all adults
Moderna Inc on late Thursday sought emergency use authorization with US health regulators for a second Covid booster shot, as a surge in cases in some parts of the world fuels fears of another wave
 "Moderna seeks FDA authorization for second Covid booster for all adults")
Kerala logs 847 new Covid cases, three deaths in last 24 hrs
While 1,321 people turned negative, the total number of active cases came down to 6,464, of which 10.5% were admitted at various hospitals in the state
China explores easing 'zero Covid' approach and the risks involved
We should carve a very clear path and not spend all our time debating whether we should continue zero Covid or coexist (with the virus), Zhang wrote
Hong Kong's Covid infections exceed 1 million amid outbreak
The total number of deaths in Hong Kong 5,401 has exceeded the 4,636 fatalities recorded in mainland China
 "Hong Kong's Covid infections exceed 1 million amid outbreak")
Focus on genome sequencing: Centre to states amid Covid surge in Europe
The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to focus on aggressive and sustained genome sequencing and intensified surveillance besides being vigilant on the Covid-19 situation in the country
 "Focus on genome sequencing: Centre to states amid Covid surge in Europe")
China seeks exit from 'zero Covid' and associated risks amid worst outbreak
Even as authorities lock down cities in China's worst outbreak in two years, they are looking for an exit from what has been a successful but onerous Covid prevention strategy
 "China seeks exit from 'zero Covid' and associated risks amid worst outbreak")
Omicron BA2 subvariant spreading as EU nations lift Covid curbs: EMA
Cases of Omicron BA2, a Covid-19 subvariant, are rising across the European Union (EU) as member nations were lifting restrictions, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said
Data story: India logs 2,528 new cases; death toll rises to 516,281
India has so far administered 1,809,794,588 vaccine doses. That is 4208.43 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.02 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 2,528 new cases; death toll rises to 516,281")
Global Covid caseload tops 465.3 million, deaths surge to 6.06 million
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 465.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.06 million and vaccinations to over 10.75 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University
 "Global Covid caseload tops 465.3 million, deaths surge to 6.06 million")
UP govt lifts all Covid restrictions as daily infection count falls
The Uttar Pradesh government has lifted the last set of restrictions it had imposed on movement and commercial activities in the wake of rising Covid cases
China Covid situation worsens, long queues for testing in Shenzhen
Amid the worsening Covid situation in China, a video surfaced on Thursday showing hundreds of people standing in queues to get tested for the virus in the Southern Chinese city of Shenzhen
 "China Covid situation worsens, long queues for testing in Shenzhen")
China cuts mandatory quarantine period for recovered Covid patients
Recovered patients are now only required to monitor their health in a seven-day home quarantine besides taking a Covid-19 test after leaving hospital, Zhang said
Madhya Pradesh logs 21 new Covid-19 cases, zero death; active tally at 341
The coronavirus death toll in the state remained unchanged at 10,733 as no fresh fatality was reported in the last 24 hours
 "Madhya Pradesh logs 21 new Covid-19 cases, zero death; active tally at 341")
