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Omicron BF.7 Threat: Experts Urge People To Follow Covid Protocol
IANS October 25, 2022 5:57 PM IST
In the wake of detection of BF.7 Omicron sub-variant in different parts of India, experts have called for diligent following of Covid-19 protocols.
Omicron Not Mild As Thought, Latest Study Finds It As Deadly As Delta, Alpha COVID Variants
India.com News Desk May 6, 2022 4:15 PM IST
According to the latest study led by the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, the risks of hospitalisation and mortality, in case of infection from the Omicron variant of COVID-19, were "nearly identical between previous waves of Covid-19".
THIS Country Extends Suspension of Flights From India, Brazil, South Africa. Details Inside
India.com News Desk April 5, 2022 8:59 AM IST
The Ministry of Health reported this month two confirmed cases of the Delta variant in the region of Arequipa, which forced the government to declare an "extreme alert" to avoid infections.
Stealth Omicron vs Omicron vs Delta Variant - Know The Difference in Symptoms And More
India.com Lifestyle Staff March 21, 2022 2:16 PM IST
A few countries are seeing the rise of Omicron subvariant BA.2, sparking concern among the scientific community.
New 'Highly Virulent' HIV Strain Discovered in THIS Country. Here's What We Know So Far
India.com News Desk February 5, 2022 1:16 PM IST
The HIV virus is constantly evolving, so much so that each person infected has a slightly different version. The VB variant, however, was found to have over 500 mutations.
Can Omicron Infect You Twice With or Without Vaccination? Experts Speak
India.com Lifestyle Staff January 21, 2022 12:07 PM IST
Some western experts have argued that Omicron can reoccur.
One Omicron Symptom That is Most Important in Distinguishing it From a Common Cold
India.com Lifestyle Staff January 10, 2022 12:44 PM IST
According to reports, people coming in contact with the omicron virus usually experience excruciating body pain, especially lower back pain. Read on to know more.
Good News About Omicron: Top Expert Shares Crucial Study on New COVID Variant. Details Here
India.com News Desk January 3, 2022 12:33 AM IST
Among all those analysed, 30 per cent of Delta patients had to undergo ICU admission, while only 18 per cent of the Omicron patients analysed were admitted to ICU.
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Tested Positive For Delta Plus Variant
PTI January 1, 2022 9:14 PM IST
Though the former India captain has not been infected with the Omicron variant, his samples taken two days back returned positive for the Delta plus variant of the COVID-19.
Omicron Symptoms Latest Update: 4 Major Signs That Are Different From Delta Variant. Details Here
India.com News Desk December 25, 2021 10:25 PM IST
Meanwhile, one expert said that India might see Covid-19 surge by the end of January 2022.
Reinfection Risk With Omicron Is 5.4 Times Greater Than Delta: Study
IANS December 18, 2021 1:43 PM IST
The new study led by the UK's Imperial College London showed that the risk of reinfection with the Omicron variant is 5.4 times greater than that of the Delta variant.
'There's a Potential Scenario that Vaccines May Become Ineffective If...': COVID Task Force Chief
India.com News Desk December 15, 2021 7:58 AM IST
The COVID panel chief also emphasised the need for having vaccine platforms that are adaptable quickly with the changing nature of the variants.
Sample of 1 Person Who Tested Covid Positive at Bengaluru Airport Different From Delta: Karnataka Health Minister
India.com News Desk November 29, 2021 11:39 PM IST
Refusing to divulge the identity of the man, the minister said his COVID report shows that he has contracted a different variant of the novel coronavirus.
Delhi To Conduct Covid Test For All Travellers From High-Risk Countries As Omicron Threat Looms
India.com News Desk November 29, 2021 5:06 PM IST
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday decided to conduct RT-PCR testing for all people arriving from 'high-risk' countries, genome sequencing of the positive cases and mandatory isolation.
First Picture of 'Omicron' Covid Variant Shows More than Double the Mutations of Delta
India.com News Desk November 29, 2021 10:50 AM IST
This first photo of Omicron shows the structure of the spike protein of the Omicron variant, on the right, and of the Delta variant, on the left, compared to the original SARS CoV-2 spike.
Is Maharashtra Heading Towards Another Covid Lockdown? CM Uddhav Thackeray Makes A Big Statement
India.com News Desk November 28, 2021 10:48 PM IST
The Chief Minister also directed all the officials to take necessary steps to safeguard citizens from the new Omicron variant of the virus without waiting for the Central Government's directives.
New Coronavirus Variant May Be More Infectious Than Delta: Top 10 Points to Know About The New Covid Strain
India.com News Desk November 26, 2021 5:38 PM IST
B.1.1.529, detected in South Africa is mainly affecting people in the under 25 age group, among whom the vaccination rate against the virus is only 26 per cent, according to health officials.
Things To Know About The New Heavily Mutated Covid Variant That Is 'Worse Than Delta'
India.com News Desk November 26, 2021 11:32 AM IST
New Covid variant: Scientists have warned that the variant could be more infectious than Delta and more resistant to current vaccines.
COVID-19 AY.4.2 Variant Frequency too Low to be of Concern: INSACOG
India.com News Desk November 7, 2021 6:03 PM IST
The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium(INSACO) noted that Delta (B.1.617.2 and AY.x) continues to be the main variant of concern (VOC) in India and no new variant of interest (VOI) or VOC are noted in India.
Covid Vaccine For Children Soon, Pfizer-BioNTech Seek FDA Approval. Details Here
India.com News Desk October 30, 2021 2:03 PM IST
If the US regulator gives the go-ahead, the vaccine administration could begin within weeks, said reports.
Fully Vaccinated? You Can Still Pass COVID-19 Delta Variant In Closed Settings, Says New Study
India.com News Desk October 29, 2021 2:47 PM IST
Researchers found that vaccinated people clear the infection more quickly, but the peak viral load among them is similar to that seen in unvaccinated individuals, which may explain why they can still readily pass on the virus at home.
Will lockdown be imposed in Karnataka Again? Covid Panel Breaks Silence l Read Here
India.com News Desk October 28, 2021 2:57 PM IST
The media reports have been dismissed as mere rumors by a Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and have been termed as "unfounded and unrealistic" that "that tried to spread panic".
Govt Swings Into Action as Delta Variant AY.4.2 Spreads in Karnataka, Maharashtra And MP | Key Points
India.com News Desk October 26, 2021 4:23 PM IST
Delta Variant AY.4.2: Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday asserted that a government panel of experts was looking into the new variant of COVID.
No Evidence to Suggest COVID Variant AY.4 has Higher Infectivity Rate than Delta: Scientist
India.com News Desk October 25, 2021 11:41 PM IST
AY.4 is a sub-lineage of the Delta variant of the coronavirus, which was driving the deadly second wave of the infection that killed thousands from March to May.
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