73% of new cases in USA are off Omicron
Omicron has become the dominant Covid-19 variant in the US, accounting for over 73 per cent of new weekly cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) latest estimates.
Global Covid caseload tops 275.4 mn
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 275.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.36 million and vaccinations to over 8.72 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Biden tests negative for Covid-19 after staff tested positive
US President Joe Biden tested negative for Covid-19 after one of his staffers who spent half an hour with him on Air Force One on Friday tested positive on Monday morning, the White House said.
Moderna says its Covid-19 booster appears effective against Omicron
American biotechnology company Moderna announced Monday that preliminary data suggests its Covid-19 booster shot appears to increase antibody levels against the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Canadian foreign minister Melanie Joly tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced in a public message that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is continuing to work from isolation.
Gujarat extends night curfew in eight districts till December 31
Gujarat government has extended night curfew till December 31 in eight major cities of the state amid rising COVID-19 variant Omicron cases in the state.
US reports 1st Omicron-related death
The US has reported its first death due to the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus in Texas, according to health officials.
Kerala HC dismisses plea to remove PM's photo from vaccination certificate
Sri Lanka: Covid vaccine cards mandatory from Jan 1
Sri Lankan Health Ministry said that Covid-19 vaccination cards has been made mandatory for all local and foreign citizens who visit public places from January 1, 2020, in a bid to prevent the spread of the virus.
Two hundred Omicron cases reported in India so far, 5,326 new COVID-19 cases
34 new Omicron cases reported in LNJP Hospital, says Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain
Omicron cases in India rise to 200 with 77 recoveries, says govt
Two persons test Omicron positive in Odisha, first cases of the latest variant of coronavirus in state: Officials
New Zealand to vaccinate kids aged 5-11 from Jan
The New Zealand government on Tuesday urged parents and caregivers to consider protecting their children aged 5 to 11 against Covid-19 with a suitable jab to be unveiled in January next year.
Most Omicron patients in South Africa recovering with simple, easy treatment, says Dr Coetzee
As the case tally of the new variant of COVID-19 variant Omicron in India touches 200, South African Medical Association Chairperson Dr Angelique Coetzee on Tuesday said that most patients in her country recovered from the variant with a simple and an easy line of treatment.
Russia confirms 25,907 new COVID-19 cases over past 24 hours
Russia has confirmed 25,907 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative total to 10,267,719, the federal response center said on Tuesday.
Australian PM rules out lockdowns
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday declared that the country will not return to lockdowns despite record Covid-19 infections.
Uttar Pradesh: Mock drills to be held at Covid facilities
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari has directed commissioners and district magistrates across the state to conduct mock drills at health facilities.
AstraZeneca Covid vaccine protection wanes after three months: Lancet study
The protection offered by the Oxford-Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine declines after three months of receiving two doses of the preventive, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.
Karnataka: No parties,mass gatherings allowed in the state from Dec 30 to Jan 2 amid rising Omicron cases in Belagavi
Keeping in view the COVID-19 situation and the rising number of cases of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, the Karnataka government on Tuesday said that no parties or mass gatherings would be permitted in the state from December 30 to January 2.
Delhi sees one Covid death, 102 fresh infections
Delhi continued to reported a spate of rising new Covid cases, with the tally crossing three digits on Tuesday, at 102, against 91 on Monday, as per the Health Department bulletin.
In the last 24 hours, one Covid related death has also been reported, taking the total tally at 25,102. With the new cases, the city's cumulative tally has climbed to 14,42,390.
11 more patients have been found to be infected by Omicron.
Jammu reports three cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant
France aims to slow surging omicron variant
The French government is grappling with ways to slow the surging omicron variant, while French travellers and families are flocking to virus testing tents ahead of the holidays.
French Prime Minister Jean Castex spent the day Tuesday meeting with mayors and lawmakers to persuade them to support tougher vaccine rules.
France's virus hospitalisation numbers have shot up in recent weeks, with some 16,000 people currently hospitalised with COVID-19 and 60 per cent of the country's ICU beds occupied by virus patients.
