Page 2 - Latest Updates on Omicron
Europe's cumulative Covid cases cross 218 mn, death toll tops 2 mn: WHO
It noted that although the number of new infections is decreasing in the region, Covid-19 remains a lethal virus, particularly for unvaccinated and clinically vulnerable individuals
 "Europe's cumulative Covid cases cross 218 mn, death toll tops 2 mn: WHO")
Mizoram records 50 new Covid cases, tally at 227,899; no new fatality
The daily positivity rate stood at 14.24 per cent and the recovery rate at 99.59 per cent, a health department official said
 "Mizoram records 50 new Covid cases, tally at 227,899; no new fatality")
India reports 2,841 Coronavirus cases, 9 fatalities in last 24 hours
The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the health ministry said
 "India reports 2,841 Coronavirus cases, 9 fatalities in last 24 hours")
North Korea reports 18,000 Covid cases, 6 deaths amid 'explosive' spread
North Korea has so far refused to accept millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccine proposed in the Covax global distribution programme, as it had claimed to be coronavirus-free
 "North Korea reports 18,000 Covid cases, 6 deaths amid 'explosive' spread")
China records 312 new local Covid-19 infections with 227 cases in Shanghai
Shanghai also reported 1,869 locally transmitted asymptomatic infections, out of a total of 2,140 such cases newly identified on the mainland
 "China records 312 new local Covid-19 infections with 227 cases in Shanghai")
Companies marred by payment delays suggest China's slow economic recovery
Firms in 9 out of 13 sectors reported an increase in payment delays, led by agri-food, which recorded the largest increase of 43 days, followed by wood, transport, and textile.
 "Companies marred by payment delays suggest China's slow economic recovery")
North Korea's Kim Jong Un raises alarm after confirming first Covid-19 case
The Korean Central News Agency said Thursday tests from an unspecified number of people in the capital Pyongyang confirmed that they were infected with the Omicron variant
 "North Korea's Kim Jong Un raises alarm after confirming first Covid-19 case")
India coronavirus update: 2,897 new Covid-19 cases, 54 deaths reported
The country logged 2,897 Covid-19 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Wednesday
 "India coronavirus update: 2,897 new Covid-19 cases, 54 deaths reported")
Maharashtra reports 223 Covid cases, 2 deaths; active tally rises to 1,403
So far, 77,30,370 persons have been discharged post-recovery, including 161 in the last 24 hours, leaving the state with 1,403 active cases
 "Maharashtra reports 223 Covid cases, 2 deaths; active tally rises to 1,403")
Data story: India logs 2,288 new cases; death toll rises to 524,103
India has so far administered 1,905,086,706 vaccine doses. That is 4419.36 per cent of its total caseload, and 135.82 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 2,288 new cases; death toll rises to 524,103")
Active Covid cases in country dip to 19,637 with 10 deaths in last 24 hours
The active cases comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate was 98.74 per cent, the health ministry said
China logs 349 new local Covid cases with 234 in Shanghai; infections surge
According to reports, Shanghai residents have also been falling sick after consuming some of the food supplies because of the distribution of stale food by the authorities amid city's Covid lockdown
Global Covid caseload tops 517.8 million, death toll crosses 6.25 million
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 81,973,621 and 997,740, respectively, according to the CSSE
 "Global Covid caseload tops 517.8 million, death toll crosses 6.25 million")
Oil prices, equities tumbles about 6% as China Covid lockdowns weigh
Global financial markets have been spooked by concerns over interest hikes and recession worries as tighter and wider Covid lockdowns in China led to slower export growth in the country in April
 "Oil prices, equities tumbles about 6% as China Covid lockdowns weigh")
Dollar hits 20-yr-high amid rising US rates, Ukraine war, China's lockdown
The dollar's gains were set against sliding stockmarkets and sent it ahead against other havens, commodity currencies and emerging market currencies alike
 "Dollar hits 20-yr-high amid rising US rates, Ukraine war, China's lockdown")
Data story: India logs 3,207 new cases; death toll rises to 524,093
India has so far administered 1,903,490,396 vaccine doses. That is 4415.89 per cent of its total caseload, and 135.7 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 3,207 new cases; death toll rises to 524,093")
Augment state capacity
Actual death toll of pandemic will always be contested
 "Augment state capacity")
Pakistan reports 46 fresh Coronavirus cases and three more deaths
This comes amid World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that suggest that the actual number of COVID-19 deaths in Pakistan was eight times the figure reported by the government
New Zealand reports first Omicron BA.5 variant amid 12,392 community cases
New Zealand is currently under the orange settings of the Covid-19 Protection Framework, where there is no limit for gatherings
 "New Zealand reports first Omicron BA.5 variant amid 12,392 community cases")
Beijing begins new round of Covid tests as Shanghai postpones crucial exams
China's capital, Beijing has shut down more bus routes and metro stations as it seeks to avert the fate of Shanghai, where millions of residents have been locked down for more than a month
 "Beijing begins new round of Covid tests as Shanghai postpones crucial exams")
