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Sensex crashes 1,400 points on Omicron concerns; investors lose Rs 7 lakh
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai [India], December 20 (ANI): The Indian equities markets tumbled on Monday with the benchmark Sensex crashing 1400 points leading to nearly Rs.7 lakh crore loss to the investors' wealth within a couple of hours of trading.
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COVID-19: India one of the largest contributors of global solidarity trial
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 20 (ANI): WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Monday said India is one of the largest contributors of the global solidarity trial that is aimed to provide robust results on whether a drug can save lives in patients hospitalized with severe or
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Deliberations ongoing for a global treaty to deal with future pandemics: W
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 20 (ANI): Amid the unabated spread of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus, World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Monday said that discussions are taking place at the global level on whether there is need for an in
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COVID-19: Karnataka reports 5 new Omicron cases
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 20 (ANI): Karnataka confirmed five cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus on Sunday, said state Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar.
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Peru confirms first 4 cases of Omicron variant
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Lima [Peru], December 20 (ANI/Xinhua): Peru confirmed the first four cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Minister of Health Hernando Cevallos announced on Sunday.
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UK records biggest daily jump of Omicron cases
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], December 20 (ANI/Xinhua): Another 12,133 Omicron cases have been recorded in Britain, the biggest daily increase since the COVID-19 variant was detected in the country, taking the total Omicron cases found in the country to 37,101, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said Sund
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Omicron: We should prepare and hope things are not as bad as in UK, says R
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 19 (ANI): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Sunday that in view of rising COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom, India should prepare itself for any eventuality.
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Present spike of COVID-19 cases in Delhi could be due to Omicron, need to
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 19 (ANI): As Delhi recorded 107 fresh COVID-19 cases which is the highest in six months, a health expert said the spike could be due to the Omicron variant.
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Research finds vaccines, previous infection might offer stronger than basi
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that people previously infected with COVID and those vaccinated will have some 'stronger than basic' defence against the Omicron strain of coronavirus.
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COVID Omicron variant: Netherlands re-imposes strict lockdown, UK too mull
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], December 19 (ANI): Across Europe there is a looming sense of dread over the surge in COVID-19 Omicron variant cases, forcing the Netherlands on Sunday to re-impose strict lockdown and UK mulling over new restrictive measures to contain the virus.
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Gujarat's Rajkot reports its first Omicron case
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], December 19 (ANI): The first case of Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been reported in the Rajkot district of Gujarat, said the district collector Arun Mahesh Babu on Sunday.
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Portugal starts vaccinating children amid Omicron variant
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Lisbon [Portugal], December 19 (ANI/Xinhua): Portugal started vaccinating children ages 5-11 against COVID-19 on Saturday, said the country's Directorate-General for Health (DGS).
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