Covid-19 Omicron Variant
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234 Cases Of Mutated Omicron Sub-Variant (XBB1.16.1) Found In India
Amid a spurt in fresh Covid infections, 234 cases of XBB1.16.1 mutated sub-variant have been found in the country, according to INSACOG data.
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Continuing To Monitor "Several Descendent Lineages" Of Omicron Covid: WHO
The WHO has said that it is continuing to monitor "several descendent lineages" of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, including two new sublineages that have additional mutations associated with potential "immune escape characteristics."
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WHO Technical Lead Urges People To "Not Give Up", Fight Virus Together
The WHO is making regular appeals through its social media accounts urging people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour.
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Positivity Rate At 1.1%, 961 Omicron Cases: A Look At The Big Numbers
India recorded the highest single day rise of Omicron infections with 180 fresh cases, taking the total tally of such infections in the country to 961, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated today.
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Data Shows Omicron's Very High Immune Escape Potential: Centre's Research Body INSACOG
There is now clear experimental and clinical data supporting very high immune escape potential of Omicron, but initial estimates show the severity of illness being lower than what was seen in previous outbreaks, INSACOG said in its latest bulletin.
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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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Russian Vaccine Sputnik-V Says It Is More Effective Against Omicron Covid
Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine and its one-shot version Sputnik Light booster demonstrates high virus-neutralising activity (VNA) against the Omicron variant of COVID-19, providing a strong defence against hospitalisation, according to a study.
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No Evidence To Suggest That Existing Vaccines Don't Work On Omicron: Centre
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.
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Top US Scientist Warns Of Bleak Winter With Omicron "Raging Through The World"
Top US pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci on Sunday warned of a bleak winter ahead as the Covid-19 Omicron variant spurs a new wave of infections globally, sparking restrictions and concerns over hospital capacity.
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Amid Omicron, Parliamentary Panel Wants Efficacy Of Existing Vaccines Checked
Amid growing concerns over the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, a parliamentary committee has recommended that the efficacy of Covid vaccines must be evaluated and the government conduct more research for booster doses to contain the new strain.
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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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Amid Omicron Threat, Mumbai Delays Reopening Of Schools To December 15: Report
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said it has pushed the reopening of schools in the city to December 15, instead of December 1, in the wake of concerns over the emergence of COVID-19's potentially more transmissible 'Omicron' variant.
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No Case Of Covid Omicron Variant In India So Far: Health Minister To MPs
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today said that no cases of new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron' have been reported in the country, so far.
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The Hunt For Coronavirus Variants: How The New One Was Found And What We Know So Far
Since early in the COVID pandemic, the Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa has been monitoring changes in SARS-CoV-2. This was a valuable tool to understand better how the virus spread.
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234 Cases Of Mutated Omicron Sub-Variant (XBB1.16.1) Found In India
Amid a spurt in fresh Covid infections, 234 cases of XBB1.16.1 mutated sub-variant have been found in the country, according to INSACOG data.
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Continuing To Monitor "Several Descendent Lineages" Of Omicron Covid: WHO
The WHO has said that it is continuing to monitor "several descendent lineages" of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, including two new sublineages that have additional mutations associated with potential "immune escape characteristics."
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WHO Technical Lead Urges People To "Not Give Up", Fight Virus Together
The WHO is making regular appeals through its social media accounts urging people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour.
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Positivity Rate At 1.1%, 961 Omicron Cases: A Look At The Big Numbers
India recorded the highest single day rise of Omicron infections with 180 fresh cases, taking the total tally of such infections in the country to 961, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated today.
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Data Shows Omicron's Very High Immune Escape Potential: Centre's Research Body INSACOG
There is now clear experimental and clinical data supporting very high immune escape potential of Omicron, but initial estimates show the severity of illness being lower than what was seen in previous outbreaks, INSACOG said in its latest bulletin.
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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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Russian Vaccine Sputnik-V Says It Is More Effective Against Omicron Covid
Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine and its one-shot version Sputnik Light booster demonstrates high virus-neutralising activity (VNA) against the Omicron variant of COVID-19, providing a strong defence against hospitalisation, according to a study.
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No Evidence To Suggest That Existing Vaccines Don't Work On Omicron: Centre
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.
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Top US Scientist Warns Of Bleak Winter With Omicron "Raging Through The World"
Top US pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci on Sunday warned of a bleak winter ahead as the Covid-19 Omicron variant spurs a new wave of infections globally, sparking restrictions and concerns over hospital capacity.
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Amid Omicron, Parliamentary Panel Wants Efficacy Of Existing Vaccines Checked
Amid growing concerns over the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, a parliamentary committee has recommended that the efficacy of Covid vaccines must be evaluated and the government conduct more research for booster doses to contain the new strain.
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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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Amid Omicron Threat, Mumbai Delays Reopening Of Schools To December 15: Report
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said it has pushed the reopening of schools in the city to December 15, instead of December 1, in the wake of concerns over the emergence of COVID-19's potentially more transmissible 'Omicron' variant.
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No Case Of Covid Omicron Variant In India So Far: Health Minister To MPs
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today said that no cases of new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron' have been reported in the country, so far.
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The Hunt For Coronavirus Variants: How The New One Was Found And What We Know So Far
Since early in the COVID pandemic, the Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa has been monitoring changes in SARS-CoV-2. This was a valuable tool to understand better how the virus spread.
