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XBB.1.16 Variant Most Dominant Strain Of Covid In India: Health Body
More than 1,300 samples of Omicron sub-variant XBB2.3 have been detected in India, while XBB.1.16 has become the dominant strain in the country, according to INSACOG data.
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Coronavirus Highlights: India Reports 7,219 New Covid Cases, 25 Deaths
With 6,809 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,44,56,535, while the active cases declined to 55,114, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.
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Omicron Dominant Variant, Early Indication Of Plateau In Cases: Centre
The government credited wide vaccination coverage for a fall in the number of deaths. "Active case numbers and corresponding deaths are much lower in this wave," it said and pointed out that the severity of infections is also relatively lower.
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Hospitalisation Significantly Lower In Third Covid Wave, Government Says
Comparison of key indices during the second and third surges shows that the mortality rate is significantly lesser and the vaccinated population is much larger.
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Amid Rise In Cases, Union Health Minister Reviews Preparedness To COVID-19
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday interacted with State Health Ministers, Principal Secretaries, Additional Chief Secretaries of States/UTs and reviewed the public health preparedness to COVID-19 and national COVID-19 vaccination.
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Omicron In India Could Require 60,000 People Hospitalised Per Day
India is going through an Omicron wave - one we don't seem to be acknowledging. While official figures suggest that Omicron cases are less than 2 per cent of India's total Covid cases, this could be a massive underestimate.
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1,525 Omicron Cases, Most In Maharashtra (460); Covid Cases Up 21% Today
About 1,525 people in India have contracted the Omicron variant since the first case was reported in November, the Health Ministry said. Maharashtra and Delhi continue to be the worst-hit states. So far, 560 people have recovered from the new strain.
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1,431 Omicron Cases, Most In Maharashtra (454); Covid Cases Up 35% Today
The number of cases of fast-spreading Omicron variant has risen to 1,431 in India, with Maharashtra reporting the most number of infections. The country also witnessed a 35 per cent jump in new Covid cases as it reported 22,775 infections today.
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Omicron In Delhi In 50 Per Cent Of Cases: Sources - 10 Points
All samples from metro cities - that have tested positive for Covid - are being sent for genome sequencing, government sources said today, amid fears over an Omicron-driven third wave, adding that 18% of recent samples in India had the new variant.
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1,270 Omicron Cases, Most In Maharashtra (450); 16,764 Fresh Covid Cases
The fast-spreading Omicron variant has spread to 23 states in India and now 1,270 people have been infected with the new COVID-19 strain. The new variant has been labeled as "highly transmissible" by experts.
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Booster Dose To Mitigate Covid Severity, Hospitalisation, Death: Centre
The government also assured the people that there is no need to panic due to rising Covid cases as we are prepared for a surge.
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Growing Concerns Over No Boosters For India
The government faces a growing clamor from business leaders and public health experts to launch a Covid-19 booster drive and begin vaccinating children as the nation braces for a surge of omicron-fueled infections.
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358 Omicron Cases In All, Delhi And Mumbai See New Spike: 10 Facts
Delhi on Friday reported 180 Covid cases in 24 hours - a six-month high. Mumbai reported 680 new cases - a 78-day high. Delhi also has 67 Omicron cases. Maharashtra has 88. Overall, India has 358 Omicron Covid cases so far, the government said.
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"Satark, Saavdhan": PM Modi's Advice At High-Level Omicron Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today directed officials to remain alert and vigilant at all levels as Covid cases rise in several parts of the country. The meeting came amid rising concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
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With Omicron, Experts Warn Against Cloth Masks
Omicron is once again making people think twice before reaching out for their colorful, reusable cloth face masks.
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XBB.1.16 Variant Most Dominant Strain Of Covid In India: Health Body
More than 1,300 samples of Omicron sub-variant XBB2.3 have been detected in India, while XBB.1.16 has become the dominant strain in the country, according to INSACOG data.
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Coronavirus Highlights: India Reports 7,219 New Covid Cases, 25 Deaths
With 6,809 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,44,56,535, while the active cases declined to 55,114, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.
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Omicron Dominant Variant, Early Indication Of Plateau In Cases: Centre
The government credited wide vaccination coverage for a fall in the number of deaths. "Active case numbers and corresponding deaths are much lower in this wave," it said and pointed out that the severity of infections is also relatively lower.
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Hospitalisation Significantly Lower In Third Covid Wave, Government Says
Comparison of key indices during the second and third surges shows that the mortality rate is significantly lesser and the vaccinated population is much larger.
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Amid Rise In Cases, Union Health Minister Reviews Preparedness To COVID-19
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday interacted with State Health Ministers, Principal Secretaries, Additional Chief Secretaries of States/UTs and reviewed the public health preparedness to COVID-19 and national COVID-19 vaccination.
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Omicron In India Could Require 60,000 People Hospitalised Per Day
India is going through an Omicron wave - one we don't seem to be acknowledging. While official figures suggest that Omicron cases are less than 2 per cent of India's total Covid cases, this could be a massive underestimate.
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1,525 Omicron Cases, Most In Maharashtra (460); Covid Cases Up 21% Today
About 1,525 people in India have contracted the Omicron variant since the first case was reported in November, the Health Ministry said. Maharashtra and Delhi continue to be the worst-hit states. So far, 560 people have recovered from the new strain.
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1,431 Omicron Cases, Most In Maharashtra (454); Covid Cases Up 35% Today
The number of cases of fast-spreading Omicron variant has risen to 1,431 in India, with Maharashtra reporting the most number of infections. The country also witnessed a 35 per cent jump in new Covid cases as it reported 22,775 infections today.
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Omicron In Delhi In 50 Per Cent Of Cases: Sources - 10 Points
All samples from metro cities - that have tested positive for Covid - are being sent for genome sequencing, government sources said today, amid fears over an Omicron-driven third wave, adding that 18% of recent samples in India had the new variant.
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1,270 Omicron Cases, Most In Maharashtra (450); 16,764 Fresh Covid Cases
The fast-spreading Omicron variant has spread to 23 states in India and now 1,270 people have been infected with the new COVID-19 strain. The new variant has been labeled as "highly transmissible" by experts.
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Booster Dose To Mitigate Covid Severity, Hospitalisation, Death: Centre
The government also assured the people that there is no need to panic due to rising Covid cases as we are prepared for a surge.
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Growing Concerns Over No Boosters For India
The government faces a growing clamor from business leaders and public health experts to launch a Covid-19 booster drive and begin vaccinating children as the nation braces for a surge of omicron-fueled infections.
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358 Omicron Cases In All, Delhi And Mumbai See New Spike: 10 Facts
Delhi on Friday reported 180 Covid cases in 24 hours - a six-month high. Mumbai reported 680 new cases - a 78-day high. Delhi also has 67 Omicron cases. Maharashtra has 88. Overall, India has 358 Omicron Covid cases so far, the government said.
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"Satark, Saavdhan": PM Modi's Advice At High-Level Omicron Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today directed officials to remain alert and vigilant at all levels as Covid cases rise in several parts of the country. The meeting came amid rising concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
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With Omicron, Experts Warn Against Cloth Masks
Omicron is once again making people think twice before reaching out for their colorful, reusable cloth face masks.
