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Global Covid Cases Surpass 400 Million As Omicron Grips World
Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 400 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the highly contagious Omicron variant dominates the outbreak, pushing health systems in several countries to the brink of capacity.
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New Omicron Variant Spreading Even Faster Than Original: Reports
New studies are emerging that suggest the latest version of the highly-infectious omicron variant is transmitting even faster than the original, and mild cases of the first may not offer much protection against future infections.
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Omicron Poses Limited Downside To Indian Economy, Say Economists
There is scant downside risk to the Indian economy in the last months of this financial year from the Omicron coronavirus variant, according to economists polled by Reuters who said New Delhi should focus on fiscal prudence in its February budget.
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Wear Two Masks To Keep Omicron At Bay, These Experts Say
High-risk people should consider wearing two face masks to guard against contracting the Omicron variant, two Hong Kong virus experts said, as the city attempts to stamp out an outbreak of the highly infectious virus.
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Soaring Omicron Cases Could Lead To More Dangerous Variants, WHO Warns
Soaring Omicron cases around the globe could increase the risk of a newer, more dangerous variant emerging, the World Health Organization in Europe warned on Tuesday.
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7-Day Quarantine In Tamil Nadu From Today For All International Arrivals
With the spread of Omicron raising alarm bells across the nation, Tamil Nadu has mandated week-long home quarantine for all international passengers landing in the state starting today.
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'Can't Prevent Infections, Omicron Risk High': Kerala Covid Panel Member
The spread of the new Omicron Covid variant cannot be stopped, said Dr TS Anish, member of the Kerala COVID-19 Expert Committee, adding that the cases of the new variant multiply every two days.
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"Staggering" Omicron Surge Subdues New York's New Year Plans
New York's famous New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square will be drastically scaled back due to the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday, as the Omicron variant fuels a "staggering" surge in Covid cases.
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Maharashtra Reports 23 New Omicron Cases, 13 Of Them Are In Pune
Maharashtra on Thursday reported 23 new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, highest in a single day so far, the state health department said.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister To Meet Covid Task Force Today Amid Omicron Threat
In view of rising cases of COVID-19 and Omicron variant in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackrey will hold a meeting with the COVID-19 task force on Thursday at 10:00 pm via video conferencing, as per Chief Minister's Secretariat.
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Omicron Hospitalisation Risk Far Below Delta's In Early Studies
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 may be less likely to land patients in the hospital than the Delta strain, according to a trio of studies of preliminary data.
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On Hospitalisation Rate For Omicron, "Good News" From These 2 Studies
Two studies from Britain published Wednesday showed Covid infections with Omicron are less likely to result in hospitalization compared to the Delta variant, the latest research confirming a trend first identified in South Africa.
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Omicron Hospitalisation Risk 40-45% Lower Than Delta: Study
The risk of needing to stay in hospital for patients with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is 40% to 45% lower than for patients with the Delta variant, according to research by London's Imperial College published on Wednesday.
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Global Call For Booster Shots As Omicron Prompts Fresh Covid Restrictions
Governments globally have tightened social mobility restrictions and made urgent pleas for citizens to vaccinate as Omicron upends reopening plans that many hoped would herald the start of a post-pandemic era in 2022.
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Bill Gates' Omicron Thread: "We Could Be Entering Worst Part Of Pandemic"
Bill Gates, in a series of tweets aimed at alerting the public to the worrisome surge in Omicron worldwide, warned of an abundant need for caution as we approach the peak of the festive season, sharing that he has canceled most of his holiday plans.
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Global Covid Cases Surpass 400 Million As Omicron Grips World
Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 400 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the highly contagious Omicron variant dominates the outbreak, pushing health systems in several countries to the brink of capacity.
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New Omicron Variant Spreading Even Faster Than Original: Reports
New studies are emerging that suggest the latest version of the highly-infectious omicron variant is transmitting even faster than the original, and mild cases of the first may not offer much protection against future infections.
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Omicron Poses Limited Downside To Indian Economy, Say Economists
There is scant downside risk to the Indian economy in the last months of this financial year from the Omicron coronavirus variant, according to economists polled by Reuters who said New Delhi should focus on fiscal prudence in its February budget.
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Wear Two Masks To Keep Omicron At Bay, These Experts Say
High-risk people should consider wearing two face masks to guard against contracting the Omicron variant, two Hong Kong virus experts said, as the city attempts to stamp out an outbreak of the highly infectious virus.
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Soaring Omicron Cases Could Lead To More Dangerous Variants, WHO Warns
Soaring Omicron cases around the globe could increase the risk of a newer, more dangerous variant emerging, the World Health Organization in Europe warned on Tuesday.
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7-Day Quarantine In Tamil Nadu From Today For All International Arrivals
With the spread of Omicron raising alarm bells across the nation, Tamil Nadu has mandated week-long home quarantine for all international passengers landing in the state starting today.
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'Can't Prevent Infections, Omicron Risk High': Kerala Covid Panel Member
The spread of the new Omicron Covid variant cannot be stopped, said Dr TS Anish, member of the Kerala COVID-19 Expert Committee, adding that the cases of the new variant multiply every two days.
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"Staggering" Omicron Surge Subdues New York's New Year Plans
New York's famous New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square will be drastically scaled back due to the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday, as the Omicron variant fuels a "staggering" surge in Covid cases.
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Maharashtra Reports 23 New Omicron Cases, 13 Of Them Are In Pune
Maharashtra on Thursday reported 23 new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, highest in a single day so far, the state health department said.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister To Meet Covid Task Force Today Amid Omicron Threat
In view of rising cases of COVID-19 and Omicron variant in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackrey will hold a meeting with the COVID-19 task force on Thursday at 10:00 pm via video conferencing, as per Chief Minister's Secretariat.
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Omicron Hospitalisation Risk Far Below Delta's In Early Studies
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 may be less likely to land patients in the hospital than the Delta strain, according to a trio of studies of preliminary data.
-
On Hospitalisation Rate For Omicron, "Good News" From These 2 Studies
Two studies from Britain published Wednesday showed Covid infections with Omicron are less likely to result in hospitalization compared to the Delta variant, the latest research confirming a trend first identified in South Africa.
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Omicron Hospitalisation Risk 40-45% Lower Than Delta: Study
The risk of needing to stay in hospital for patients with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is 40% to 45% lower than for patients with the Delta variant, according to research by London's Imperial College published on Wednesday.
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Global Call For Booster Shots As Omicron Prompts Fresh Covid Restrictions
Governments globally have tightened social mobility restrictions and made urgent pleas for citizens to vaccinate as Omicron upends reopening plans that many hoped would herald the start of a post-pandemic era in 2022.
-
Bill Gates' Omicron Thread: "We Could Be Entering Worst Part Of Pandemic"
Bill Gates, in a series of tweets aimed at alerting the public to the worrisome surge in Omicron worldwide, warned of an abundant need for caution as we approach the peak of the festive season, sharing that he has canceled most of his holiday plans.
