Omicron variant: News
05 Jan 2022
DelhiIndia's first Omicron death: 73-year-old full-vaccinated man dies in Rajasthan
The first death related to the Omicron strain of coronavirus was reported in India on Wednesday.
05 Jan 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 58K+ cases; Omicron tally crosses 2K-mark
India on Wednesday added 243 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
04 Jan 2022
FranceNew IHU variant in France has more mutations than Omicron
A new strain of coronavirus—IHU (B.1.640.2)—has been discovered in France that is more mutated than Omicron.
04 Jan 2022
PunjabPunjab imposes night curfew; 50% capacity at restaurants, schools shut
Punjab on Tuesday implemented a night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country.
04 Jan 2022
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 37K+ cases; Omicron tally nears 1,900
India on Tuesday added 192 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
03 Jan 2022
Election Commission of India (ECI)Amid Omicron scare, EC tells poll-bound states to boost vaccination
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written a letter to the five poll-bound states to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination to tackle a surge in infections.
03 Jan 2022
DelhiDelhi: Omicron detected in 84% COVID-19 cases; red alert imminent?
As many as 84% of COVID-19 samples genome sequenced in Delhi on December 30 and December 31 involved the Omicron variant, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Monday.
03 Jan 2022
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India records 33K+ cases; Omicron tally reaches 1,700
India on Monday added 175 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
02 Jan 2022
West BengalWest Bengal COVID-19 restrictions: What's allowed; what's not
The West Bengal government on Sunday announced a series of fresh restrictions due to COVID-19 as cases have started rising across the country.
02 Jan 2022
COVID-195 lakh teens register to get COVID-19 vaccines from tomorrow
A day before India widens its COVID-19 vaccination drive to include teenagers aged 15-18 years, over five lakh such beneficiaries registered themselves to be inoculated.
02 Jan 2022
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 27K+ cases; Delhi records 50% jump
As India's daily COVID-19 cases continued to rise, the national capital of Delhi witnessed a 50% jump in infections.
01 Jan 2022
VaccineRecord number of children with COVID-19 hospitalized in the US
Children are being admitted to hospitals in huge numbers due to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the US.
31 Dec 2021
MumbaiMumbai tightens restrictions ahead of New Year amid Omicron spread
People in Mumbai will not be allowed to access public locations between 5:00 pm and 5 am until January 15, according to a Mumbai Police order.
31 Dec 2021
South AfricaSouth Africa lifts night-curfew as COVID-19 cases decrease: Government officials
South Africa, on Thursday, lifted its overnight curfew rules which were in place from midnight to 4:00 am.
31 Dec 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: India adds 309 new Omicron cases, biggest single-day spike
India on Friday added 309 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
31 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19 surging in six states; Omicron dominant in urban areas
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday red-flagged nine urban districts and six states on the basis of their increasing trajectory in weekly COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates.
30 Dec 2021
DelhiGovernment flags COVID-19 concerns in 8 states; urges immediate action
The central government has advised eight states to take swift action amid a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases across 14 cities.
30 Dec 2021
World BankNew anti-COVID drug may cost up to Rs. 3,000: Report
Molnupiravir, an antiviral medication, is projected to cost between Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 3,000 for a full treatment.
30 Dec 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: 43% surge in daily cases; Omicron tally nears 1K
India on Thursday added 180 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
30 Dec 2021
University of CambridgeOmicron: COVID-19 tracker says India's cases may start rising soon
India's COVID-19 growth rate could spike in the coming days, according to a Cambridge University study.
29 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiModi's UAE visit in January postponed as Omicron cases rise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the United Arab Emirates in January has reportedly been postponed amid concerns over the threat posed by the Omicron variant.
29 Dec 2021
FranceOmicron: Record surge in daily COVID-19 infections across Europe
Several European nations are witnessing a record surge in COVID-19 cases as the new variant of coronavirus rips through the continent.
29 Dec 2021
DelhiDelhi's color-coded action plan for COVID-19: How does it work?
A "yellow" alert has been issued in Delhi in view of the rising COVID-19 cases.
29 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India's Omicron tally reaches 781, most in Delhi
India's tally of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant reached 781 on Wednesday, the Union Health Ministry said.
29 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiModi's Council of Ministers meet today; what's on agenda?
Amid rising cases of Omicron variant cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday.
29 Dec 2021
United States of America11,500 flights canceled as Omicron, storms disrupt global air travel
Over 11,500 flights have been suspended worldwide since Friday as Omicron infections continued to rise in Europe and the United States.
28 Dec 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: India reports 6K+ cases; adds 75 new Omicron cases
India on Tuesday reported over 6,300 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 75,000.
27 Dec 2021
IndiaVaccination: COVAXIN for teens aged 15-18; booster after 9 months
The central government on Monday released guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations for teenagers aged 15-18 years and "precaution" and booster doses.
27 Dec 2021
CoronavirusDelhi's highest COVID-19 cases in 6 months; yellow alert likely
Delhi recorded 331 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, marking a huge jump from Sunday's tally of 290.
27 Dec 2021
COVID-19How and when can senior citizens get COVID-19 booster dose?
People aged 60 years and above who suffer from certain health conditions will be eligible for an additional or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from January 10.
27 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India adds 156 Omicron cases, biggest single-day spike
India on Monday added 156 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.
27 Dec 2021
PunjabOmicron scare: EC decision on postponing assembly polls likely today
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry on Monday to discuss the prevailing COVID-19 situation ahead of assembly elections in five states.
26 Dec 2021
DelhiOmicron scare: Which states have imposed fresh restrictions?
Amid the growing number of cases involving the Omicron variant of coronavirus, several Indian states have introduced fresh restrictions to curb viral spread.
26 Dec 2021
DelhiAs COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi announces night curfew from tomorrow
Delhi has announced a night curfew starting Monday (December 27) amid a rise in COVID-19 cases.
26 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiCOVID-19: India reports 7K cases; Omicron tally reaches 422
India on Sunday reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 76,000.
26 Dec 2021
Narendra Modi#MannKiBaat not about highlighting government's work, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 84th edition of his monthly radio show Mann ki Baat.
26 Dec 2021
MaharashtraOmicron: Maharashtra government to consider lockdown if oxygen requirement rises
Maharashtra will consider a fresh lockdown if the daily demand for medical oxygen rises, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday.
25 Dec 2021
CoronavirusOmicron has common cold-like symptoms, new UK study says
The new Omicron variant of coronavirus is causing symptoms similar to those of the common cold, according to a new study conducted in the United Kingdom.
25 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCentre sends teams to 10 states with high COVID-19 cases
The central government will send teams of experts to 10 states in the wake of the spread of Omicron variant.
