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Maharashtra Reports 50 New COVID-19 Cases, 9 Of Them JN.1 Infections
The JN.1 patients include five from Thane, two from Pune city, and one each from a rural pocket of Pune district, Akola city and Sindhudurg
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JN.1 Covid Variant Found In 19 Samples In Goa, All Inactive Cases: Health Official
The JN.1 sub variant of COVID-19 was found in 19 samples that were tested over a period of time, but these are old cases and are no longer active, a top health official said on Thursday.
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Despite Vaccine Strides, India Opt Out Of Covid Shadow Yet
Just when the world was starting to believe that the novel coronavirus pandemic, the deadly new Omicron BF.7 strain reinforced the home truth that the world has certainly not seen the last of the pandemic.
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Next Covid Strain Could Be Worse, Says A Lab Report
A South African laboratory study using Covid-19 samples from an immunosupressed individual over six months showed that the virus evolved to become more pathogenic, indicating that a new variant could cause more illness.
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Opinion: Omicron May Not Be The Final Variant, But It May Be The Final Variant Of Concern
It is controversial whether viruses are alive, but like all living things they do evolve. This fact has become abundantly clear during the pandemic, as new variants of concern have emerged every few months.
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No Evidence Yet Omicron More Severe Than Other Variants: Singapore
There is currently no evidence to suggest that symptoms associated with Omicron variant of COVID-19 are more severe than those of other variants, or that vaccines would be ineffective, according to a report citing Singapore's Health Ministry.
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Balloons, Relief At Dutch Airport As Tourists Beat Covid Strain Shutdown
Relieved passengers on a flight from South Africa streamed into Amsterdam's Schiphol airport Saturday, in stark contrast to the previous day when fears about a new Covid-19 variant sparked chaos.
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Israel To Ban Entry Of Foreigners From All Nations Over New Covid Strain
Israel on Saturday said it would ban the entry of all foreigners into the country, making it the first country to shut its borders completely in response to the potentially more contagious 'Omicron' coronavirus variant.
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Sydney Starts Urgent Testing After 2 Covid Cases On Africa Flight
Health officials in Australia's Sydney have begun urgent testing after two people who arrived on a flight from southern Africa overnight tested positive to the coronavirus, raising concerns that a newly detected strain has arrived in the country.
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Czech Republic Reports First Case Of New Covid Strain: Hospital
The regional hospital in the northern Czech city of Liberec confirmed the new 'Omicron' strain of Covid-19 in a female patient, its spokesman Vaclav Ricar told Czech Television on Saturday.
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Dutch Find 61 Covid Cases On South Africa Flights Amid New Strain Worry
Dutch health authorities said Saturday the new 'Omicron' strain of Covid-19 was "probably" among some of the 61 passengers who tested positive after arriving on two flights from South Africa.
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UK, Germany, Italy Detect Cases Of New Covid Variant
Britain, Germany and Italy detected cases of the new 'Omicron' coronavirus variant on Saturday and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new steps to contain the virus, while more nations imposed restrictions on travel from southern Africa.
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Arab Countries Ban Travel From African Nations Due To New Covid Strain
Saudi Arabia on Friday was among countries in the Middle East and North Africa to ban travellers from several African nations due to fears over a new coronavirus variant.
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World Trade Body's Major Conference Postponed Over New Covid Strain
Next week's World Trade Organization ministerial conference, the global trade body's biggest gathering in four years, was postponed at the last minute Friday due to the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.
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Brazil Regulator Calls For Africa Travel Curbs, Bolsonaro Noncommittal
Brazilian health regulator Anvisa recommended on Friday that travel be restricted from some African countries due to the detection of a new COVID-19 variant, though it was unclear if President Jair Bolsonaro would adopt any measures.
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Maharashtra Reports 50 New COVID-19 Cases, 9 Of Them JN.1 Infections
The JN.1 patients include five from Thane, two from Pune city, and one each from a rural pocket of Pune district, Akola city and Sindhudurg
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JN.1 Covid Variant Found In 19 Samples In Goa, All Inactive Cases: Health Official
The JN.1 sub variant of COVID-19 was found in 19 samples that were tested over a period of time, but these are old cases and are no longer active, a top health official said on Thursday.
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Despite Vaccine Strides, India Opt Out Of Covid Shadow Yet
Just when the world was starting to believe that the novel coronavirus pandemic, the deadly new Omicron BF.7 strain reinforced the home truth that the world has certainly not seen the last of the pandemic.
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Next Covid Strain Could Be Worse, Says A Lab Report
A South African laboratory study using Covid-19 samples from an immunosupressed individual over six months showed that the virus evolved to become more pathogenic, indicating that a new variant could cause more illness.
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Opinion: Omicron May Not Be The Final Variant, But It May Be The Final Variant Of Concern
It is controversial whether viruses are alive, but like all living things they do evolve. This fact has become abundantly clear during the pandemic, as new variants of concern have emerged every few months.
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No Evidence Yet Omicron More Severe Than Other Variants: Singapore
There is currently no evidence to suggest that symptoms associated with Omicron variant of COVID-19 are more severe than those of other variants, or that vaccines would be ineffective, according to a report citing Singapore's Health Ministry.
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Balloons, Relief At Dutch Airport As Tourists Beat Covid Strain Shutdown
Relieved passengers on a flight from South Africa streamed into Amsterdam's Schiphol airport Saturday, in stark contrast to the previous day when fears about a new Covid-19 variant sparked chaos.
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Israel To Ban Entry Of Foreigners From All Nations Over New Covid Strain
Israel on Saturday said it would ban the entry of all foreigners into the country, making it the first country to shut its borders completely in response to the potentially more contagious 'Omicron' coronavirus variant.
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Sydney Starts Urgent Testing After 2 Covid Cases On Africa Flight
Health officials in Australia's Sydney have begun urgent testing after two people who arrived on a flight from southern Africa overnight tested positive to the coronavirus, raising concerns that a newly detected strain has arrived in the country.
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Czech Republic Reports First Case Of New Covid Strain: Hospital
The regional hospital in the northern Czech city of Liberec confirmed the new 'Omicron' strain of Covid-19 in a female patient, its spokesman Vaclav Ricar told Czech Television on Saturday.
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Dutch Find 61 Covid Cases On South Africa Flights Amid New Strain Worry
Dutch health authorities said Saturday the new 'Omicron' strain of Covid-19 was "probably" among some of the 61 passengers who tested positive after arriving on two flights from South Africa.
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UK, Germany, Italy Detect Cases Of New Covid Variant
Britain, Germany and Italy detected cases of the new 'Omicron' coronavirus variant on Saturday and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new steps to contain the virus, while more nations imposed restrictions on travel from southern Africa.
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Arab Countries Ban Travel From African Nations Due To New Covid Strain
Saudi Arabia on Friday was among countries in the Middle East and North Africa to ban travellers from several African nations due to fears over a new coronavirus variant.
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World Trade Body's Major Conference Postponed Over New Covid Strain
Next week's World Trade Organization ministerial conference, the global trade body's biggest gathering in four years, was postponed at the last minute Friday due to the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.
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Brazil Regulator Calls For Africa Travel Curbs, Bolsonaro Noncommittal
Brazilian health regulator Anvisa recommended on Friday that travel be restricted from some African countries due to the detection of a new COVID-19 variant, though it was unclear if President Jair Bolsonaro would adopt any measures.
