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COVID vaccine booster dose a must, says expert
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 22 (ANI): Amid the emergence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, a Delhi-based doctor said that a booster dose of COVID vaccine is a must as the protection cover of two doses declines over three to six months.
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Singapore flag carrier to not accept new flight bookings under quarantine-
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Singapore, December 22 (ANI): After Singapore announced the freezing of new ticket sales for flights under quarantine-free travel programme amid Omicron concerns, the country's flag carrier on Wednesday said that it will stop accepting new bookings for all Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) fli
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China records 77 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 22 (ANI): Ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics, China reported 77 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, media reports citing health authorities said on Wednesday.
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COVID-19: Second Omicron case confirmed in Andhra
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], December 22 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday confirmed the second case of the Omicron variant of coronavirus in the state.
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PM Modi to review COVID-19 situation tomorrow
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 22 (ANI): Amid the emergence and spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a meeting to review the COVID-19 related situation in the country on Thursday, said sources.
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Omicron surge: Singapore announces freezing of flight ticket sales under q
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Singapore, December 22 (ANI): Amid concerns over a surge in Omicron variant of coronavirus, Singapore on Wednesday said it will freeze new ticket sales for flights and buses under its programme for quarantine-free travel into the city-state from December 23 to January 20.
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Preclinical studies supports US Army's pan-coronavirus vaccine development
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 22 (ANI): The Spike Ferritin Nanoparticle (SpFN) COVID-19 vaccine developed by researchers at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) not only elicits a potent immune response but may also provide broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern as
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World could be entering worst part of pandemic: Bill Gates on Omicron surg
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 22 (ANI): Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned against the rising Omicron cases around the world, saying that the world could be entering the worst part of the pandemic as the variant will result in the "worst surge" the world has seen so far.
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S Korea reports 7,456 more COVID-19 cases
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], December 22 (ANI/Xinhua): South Korea reported 7,456 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Tuesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 583,065.
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Malaysia logs 3,140 new COVID-19 cases, 57 more deaths
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], December 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Malaysia reported another 3,140 COVID-19 infections, as of midnight Tuesday, bringing the national total to 2,724,684, according to the health ministry.
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Biden to offer millions of at-home COVID-19 tests for Americans
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 22 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) announced the purchase of a half-billion, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and the mobilization of 1,000 military medical personnel to overburdened hospitals, as officials confront a new surge in Omicron infection
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Ecuador confirms 19 more cases of coronavirus variant Omicron
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Quito [Ecuador], December 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Ecuador has confirmed 19 more cases of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, bringing its total number of cases to 22, the Ministry of Public Health said Tuesday.
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