Kathmandu [Nepal], January 10 (ANI): Nepal's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has decided to close all the educational institutions starting from Tuesday till January 29 after the country witnessed a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.
Washington [US], January 10 (ANI): The new COVID-19 Omicron variant is more transmissible than the Delta variant. However, its biological characteristics are still relatively unknown.
New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): Delhi government imposed a total fine of Rs 74,25,900 on Sunday for violation of COVID protocols in the national capital. As many as 14 FIRs were registered in this regard.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], January 10 (ANI): Kerala on Monday reported 17 fresh Omicron cases which pushed up the state's total tally of infections from the COVID-19 variant to 345.
New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): The food and beverage industry in the national capital is once again facing hardships with restrictions being imposed due to a surge in COVID-19 cases especially of the new Omicron variant.
Patna (Bihar) [India], January 10 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday tested COVID-19 positive and is currently under home isolation on doctor's advice, informed Chief Minister's Office.
New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday advised five States and one Union Territory to ensure that all kinds of oxygen infrastructure is functional and operational, in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], January 10 (ANI): Kerala reported 5,797 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, informed the state health bulletin on Monday.
New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and Lok sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday directed the secretaries general of both Houses of Parliament to examine in detail the prevailing scenario of spread of COVID-19 and suggest effective measures for safe conduct
New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): Around 25 international passengers were de-boarded at Delhi airport on Monday after testing positive for COVID-19.
New Delhi [India], January 10 (ANI): As India witnesses a steep surge in COVID-19 cases and its Omicron variant, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Lav Aggarwal emphasised home isolation to deal with it and advised people to rely on only authentic sources of info