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COVID Variant JN.1: 'Stay Cautious, Not Panicked' Says Ex-WHO Scientist on New COVID Variant

COVID Variant JN.1: 'Stay Cautious, Not Panicked' Says Ex-WHO Scientist on New COVID Variant

Fri, Dec 22, 2023

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization, urges calm regarding the new COVID variant JN.1. While advising continued vigilance, she stresses that current data doesn't indicate increased severity or mortality compared to other Omicron strains. She recommends maintaining familiar preventive measures like masking and hand hygiene.

BF.7 is Omicron with mutations, won't lead to severe disease - know what experts say

BF.7 is Omicron with mutations, won't lead to severe disease - know what experts say

Sun, Dec 25, 2022

Unlike China, the new substrain of coronavirus has not affected India disastrously even as the first case of this variant was detected months ago. However, the Centre has directed all states and Union Territories to remain cautious and ramp up the genome sequencing to track the variants.

India 360: Received This Viral Whatsapp Forward About Covid XBB Variant? Beware, It’s Fake

India 360: Received This Viral Whatsapp Forward About Covid XBB Variant? Beware, It’s Fake

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

In view of the rising cases of corona in different countries, the central and state governments have come into an alert mode. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting amidst the looming threat of Corona. At the same time, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also held a review meeting and inquired about the situation. Apart from this, fake messages regarding the Omicron variant have also started circulating on social media. The new variant is being said to be deadly and contagious. Misinformation is being given about the methods of treatment. The central government advised not to pay attention to such rumors regarding the Omicron variant.

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Wed, Dec 22, 2021

The World Economic Forum (WEF) will hold its postponed 2022 annual meeting in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos, WEF founder Klaus Schwab said in a newspaper interview, quashing speculation it could again seek a different venue than its traditional home.

LIVE: Omicron variant, COVID-19 news updates - No evidence to suggest that existing vaccines don't work on Omicron, says Centre

LIVE: Omicron variant, COVID-19 news updates - No evidence to suggest that existing vaccines don't work on Omicron, says Centre

Tue, Dec 21, 2021

There is no evidence to suggest that existing vaccines do not work on Omicron variant of coronavirus, though some of the mutations reported on spike gene may decrease the efficacy of existing vaccines, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

US drugmaker Moderna says its booster shot effective against Omicron

US drugmaker Moderna says its booster shot effective against Omicron

Mon, Dec 20, 2021

US drugmaker Moderna on Monday announced that its booster shot increases neutralising antibodies against the new vaccine evading Omicron variant, compared to two doses.

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda: Omicron cases are increasing rapidly in the country

Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda: Omicron cases are increasing rapidly in the country

Mon, Dec 20, 2021

The cases of Omicron are increasing rapidly in the country. The total cases across the country have reached over 160. Watch the video to know more.

Miss World 2021 temporarily postponed as several contestants test Covid positive

Miss World 2021 temporarily postponed as several contestants test Covid positive

Fri, Dec 17, 2021

Miss World 2021 has been temporarily postponed "due to health and safety interest of contestants, staff, crew and general public" after participants, including Miss India Manasa Varanasi, tested positive for Covid-19, the pageant announced in a social media post.

Omicron grows 70x faster than Delta in lungs but is less severe: Study

Omicron grows 70x faster than Delta in lungs but is less severe: Study

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

This may explain the reason why Omicron is transmitting much faster between humans than previous variants, said researchers from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed). The variant is now spread to about 77 countries as per the World Health Organization (WHO).

Dollar near one-week high amid hawkish Fed hopes, Omicron fears

Dollar near one-week high amid hawkish Fed hopes, Omicron fears

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

The dollar traded near a one-week high versus a basket of major rivals on Tuesday, supported by expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve meeting this week and haven demand amid continued uncertainty about the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Long queues witness for booster vaccines as UK records first Omicron variant death

Long queues witness for booster vaccines as UK records first Omicron variant death

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

During a visit to a vaccine clinic in west London, Johnson warned against complacency of the mildness

Omicron poses 'very high' global risk but data on severity limited: WHO

Omicron poses 'very high' global risk but data on severity limited: WHO

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

The Omicron coronavirus variant, reported in more than 60 countries, poses a "very high" global risk, with some evidence that it evades vaccine protection but clinical data on its severity remain limited, the World Health Organization says.

Omicron variant updates, COVID-19 news in India - Centre asks states to maintain adequate stock of critical drugs

Omicron variant updates, COVID-19 news in India - Centre asks states to maintain adequate stock of critical drugs

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India recorded 9,419 new cases in the last 24 hours. Maharashtra's first patient of the Omicron variant discharged on Wednesday.

WHO Report: Omicron Variant is targeting children in South Africa

WHO Report: Omicron Variant is targeting children in South Africa

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

According to the report of the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of children above the age of 2 years of age has increased in South Africa. In such a situation, there is a fear that Omicron can be dangerous for children. This is also an alarm bell for India.

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