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Victor Dasgupta May 29, 2025 7:18 AM IST
The rise in cases comes amid the detection of two new sub-variants - NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 - which are currently under observation by global health authorities.
India.com Lifestyle Staff December 20, 2023 9:58 AM IST
The new Covid subvariant JN.1 has been categorised as variant of interest and here is what is exactly means.
India.com Lifestyle Staff December 16, 2023 5:14 PM IST
Reports from China say that the health authorities have detected 7 people with a new COVID-19 variant JN.1. Also, a new case was detected in Kerala on December 13.
Video Desk August 7, 2023 4:18 PM IST
The spread of a new Covid-19 sub-variant in the UK has sparked concern amid all the nearby countries on whether this new wave could lead to the global pandemic resurfacing once again. Will India see a new pandemic? How harmful is the new variant. Know all details in the video.
Prashasti Sudhakar January 2, 2023 7:10 PM IST
More than 40% of the United State's recent Covid cases have been caused by the Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.5. Watch video to know more.
Victor Dasgupta December 22, 2022 8:02 PM IST
Karnataka Covid Guidelines: Karnataka government on Thursday decided to conduct mandatory testing of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) and Influenza Like Illness in the state.
India.com News Desk October 15, 2022 1:44 PM IST
Dr Anthony Fauci, the US president's chief medical adviser said that the new COVID variant BQ.1 has a "pretty troublesome" doubling time.
India.com News Desk April 19, 2022 1:48 PM IST
The sudden surge of daily COVID-19 cases in the national capital and other neighbouring states has sparked concerns over the possibility of a new coronavirus wave.
India.com News Desk December 5, 2021 3:41 PM IST
Amid the growing concerns over of the new variant, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today informed that the state government is taking a slew of measures to combat the new virus.
IANS December 1, 2021 4:35 PM IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated the Omicron strain a "variant of concern," warning it may be highly transmissible or able to evade immunity gained from vaccines or previous infections.
PTI November 29, 2021 5:24 PM IST
Omicron was first reported in South Africa and cases have been detected in countries across the world, including Australia, Germany, Israel, and Hong Kong.
PTI November 28, 2021 9:50 PM IST
The officials were instructed to accelerate vaccination coverage, especially among the priority population targeted for COVID vaccination.
PTI November 28, 2021 4:48 PM IST
Karnataka CM Bommai said he has ordered restrictions at the airport for people coming from countries, which are in contact with people from nations where the new Omicron variant has been detected
PTI November 28, 2021 4:26 PM IST
The Omicron variant has also been detected in Israel, Hong Kong, Belgium Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Australia.
India.com News Desk November 27, 2021 5:12 PM IST
Karnataka Lockdown News Today: Giving details, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said fresh restrictions will be put in place to control the spread of virus.
India.com News Desk November 27, 2021 4:22 PM IST
In the wake of the detection of new variant of concern Omicron, the WHO appealed to countries in South-East Asia Region to strengthen public health and social measures.
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