Omicron variant: News
24 Dec 2021
Uttar PradeshDelay UP polls, HC urges election body amid Omicron fears
The Allahabad High Court has urged the Election Commission of India to postpone the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections by a few months.
23 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryAmid Omicron scare, Centre asks poll-bound states to boost vaccinations
In view of the threat posed by the Omicron variant, the Centre on Thursday asked the governments of poll-bound states to speed up COVID-19 vaccinations to protect vulnerable populations.
23 Dec 2021
MumbaiOmicron scare: Which states have imposed curbs before Christmas, NY?
Amid growing concern over the rapid surge of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant, multiple states and union territories have reimposed fresh restrictions to curb the viral spread.
23 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; 23 new Omicron cases
India on Thursday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 78,000.
22 Dec 2021
DelhiAs Omicron cases rise, Delhi bans Christmas, New Year gatherings
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has banned all gatherings ahead of Christmas and New Year in wake of rising Omicron cases in the national capital.
22 Dec 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 6K+ infections; 213 Omicron cases
India on Wednesday reported over 6,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 78,000.
22 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCentre lists prevention measures against more infectious Omicron variant
The Omicron variant is three times more transmissible than the Delta variant of coronavirus, and "war rooms" are needed to contain it, the Centre told states Tuesday.
22 Dec 2021
GurugramGurugram achieves 100% COVID-19 vaccination, 1st in Delhi-NCR
Gurugram has become the first district in Haryana to administer both doses of COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible civilians, the health department announced Tuesday.
21 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India's Omicron tally reaches 200; 12 states affected
India's tally of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant has reached 200, the Union Health Ministry said Tuesday.
21 Dec 2021
United States of AmericaOmicron cases in US surge from 3% to 73%
The Omicron variant of coronavirus accounted for 73% of all sequenced COVID-19 cases in the United States, according to the latest figures.
20 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 6K+ infections; 132 more deaths
India on Monday reported over 6,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 82,000.
19 Dec 2021
United States of AmericaOmicron: United States sees surge as NYC battles variant
New York is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases once again. The state reported more than 21,900 daily cases on Saturday.
19 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K infections; 264 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of nearly 84,000.
17 Dec 2021
CoronavirusGovernment answers burning questions on Omicron variant
The new Omicron variant of coronavirus is heavily mutated and evidently spreads rapidly, triggering panic around the world.
17 Dec 2021
United Nations (UN)COVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; 391 more deaths
India on Friday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 86,000.
17 Dec 2021
United States of AmericaAstraZeneca's antibody cocktail Evusheld effective against Omicron, finds study
AstraZeneca COVID-19 antibody cocktail, Evusheld, effectively works against the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the company said Thursday citing a lab study.
17 Dec 2021
CoronavirusOmicron: Scientists say one common symptom confirms presence of variant
Scientists say there is one common symptom among Omicron patients: Scratchy throat.
16 Dec 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 8K infections; 343 more deaths
India on Thursday reported nearly 8,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 87,000.
16 Dec 2021
World Health OrganizationEarly stage of a variant is always mild, expert warns
The early phase of a variant is always mild, a top scientist warned, amid fears over the new Omicron strain of coronavirus.
15 Dec 2021
MumbaiMumbai extends COVID-19 curbs until December 31 amid Omicron concerns
Authorities in Mumbai have extended coronavirus-related restrictions until December 31 amid rising cases of Omicron in the city.
15 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K infections; 247 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 87,000.
15 Dec 2021
Serum Institute of IndiaSII to launch COVID-19 vaccine for children in 6 months
The Serum Institute of India is looking to launch a COVID-19 vaccine for children in six months, SII CEO Adar Poonawalla said Tuesday.
15 Dec 2021
World Health OrganizationOmicron spreading at unprecedented rate, probably in most countries: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday issued a grim warning saying Omicron is spreading at an unprecedented rate.
13 Dec 2021
United KingdomFirst Omicron variant death reported in UK, says Boris Johnson
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said at least one person infected with Omicron has died in the country.
13 Dec 2021
EnglandUK PM anticipates Omicron 'tidal wave'; pushes for vaccine booster
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday warned of an impending Omicron "tidal wave."
13 Dec 2021
South AfricaOmicron causing milder COVID-19 than Delta, South African doctors say
Omicron variant is causing milder COVID-19 than Delta, doctors in South Africa say.
13 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; 202 more deaths
India on Monday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 91,000, the lowest in 561 days.
13 Dec 2021
COVID-19Omicron: India reports 38 cases from 6 states, 2 UTs
The number of cases involving the Omicron variant of coronavirus rose to 38 in India with the confirmation of five new infections on Sunday.
12 Dec 2021
Karnataka4 more Omicron cases detected; India's tally climbs to 37
Four more cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus were detected in India on Sunday, bringing the nationwide tally to 37.
12 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; 306 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 7,700 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 92,000, the lowest in 560 days.
12 Dec 2021
World Health OrganizationCOVID-19 third wave: WHO official issues warning on Omicron impact
Although COVID-19 cases are declining worldwide, the risk remains high in view of the emergence of the new coronavirus variant called Omicron, said World Health Organization's (WHO) South-Asia Regional Director Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh.
11 Dec 2021
CoronavirusOmicron cases in India will mostly be asymptomatic, expert says
Omicron will mostly cause asymptomatic disease in India, a top expert said.
11 Dec 2021
DelhiOmicron: India's tally rises to 33 after Delhi's second case
Delhi on Saturday reported its second case of Omicron.
10 Dec 2021
CoronavirusWhat makes the Omicron variant so transmissible?
Omicron has been feared as highly transmissible.
09 Dec 2021
Directorate General of Civil AviationOmicron: Curbs on international flights extended till January 31
Due to concerns over the new Omicron variant of coronavirus, the government has prolonged the suspension on scheduled foreign flights until January 31.
09 Dec 2021
World Health Organization'Cautious optimism' after initial Omicron studies; here's what we know
Early studies on the Omicron variant of coronavirus reportedly present a less grim picture than previously imagined.
08 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 8K+ infections; 195 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 93,000, the lowest in 555 days.
07 Dec 2021
MaharashtraAaditya Thackeray gives Centre 3 suggestions to tackle Omicron surge
Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday wrote to the Centre highlighting three suggestions to tackle the looming threat posed by the coronavirus variant called Omicron.
07 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reported 6,800 infections; lowest in over 18 months
India on Tuesday reported over 6,800 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day tally in the last 558 days.
07 Dec 2021
Indian Medical AssociationOmicron: IMA warns of 'massive' third wave of COVID-19
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has warned about a severe third wave of COVID-19 in India amid the threat posed by the Omicron variant.
