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US could face more COVID-19 lockdowns if cases go up again due to latest v
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 23 (ANI/Xinhua): The United States could face more COVID-19 lockdowns if cases go up once again due to the latest variant, even as the most cautious begin to shrug off their virus fears once-and-for-all, British paper Daily Mail has reported, citing the top U.S. infect
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India managed Omicron surge much better than other countries: Centre
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): The proactive measures in India's COVID-19 vaccination drive helped the country control the spread of Omicron, which was globally six times higher than the previous wave, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday.
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Tom Ford's New York Fashion Week show scrapped amid Omicron surge
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 25 (ANI): Fashion designer Tom Ford has cancelled his Fall 2020 runway show at the New York Fashion Week amid the surge in COVID-19 cases spurred by the Omicron variant.
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels her wedding due to Omicron surge
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], January 23 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday informed that she has canceled her wedding amid a new wave of Omicron cases in the country.
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Pak postpones decision on schools closure amid Omicron surge
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 17 (ANI): As Omicron cases continue to rise in Pakistan, particularly in urban areas, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) postponed the decision to close educational institutions in the country once again on Monday.
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China's Tianjin cuts off public transport to other cities amid Omicron sur
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Tianjin [China], January 13 (ANI): The northern Chinese city of Tianjin has cut off public transportation to other cities including trains, buses and taxis, and car-hailing service as it registered more residents with the Omicron variant, local media reported on Thursday.
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Ajith Kumar's 'Valimai' postponed amid Omicron surge
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 7 (ANI): The release date of Ajith Kumar-starrer upcoming Tamil language film 'Valimai' has been postponed amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, fuelled by the emergence of the Omicron variant.
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Sundance Film Festival to go virtual due to Omicron surge
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 6 (ANI): The in-person return of the Sundance Film Festival has been cancelled due to a surge in COVID-19 cases spurred by the Omicron variant, with the festival going completely virtual.
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Thailand raises COVID-19 alert amid Omicron surge
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], January 6 (ANI): Thailand's Ministry of Public Health on Thursday raised its COVID-19 alert level from three to four in response to the massive spread of the Omicron variant in the country.
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Grammy Awards 2022 postponed amid Omicron surge
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 6 (ANI): The 2022 Grammy Awards will not take place as scheduled amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, fuelled by the emergence of the Omicron variant.
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L.A. red carpet premiere of 'Peacemaker' cancelled due to Omicron concerns
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 4 (ANI): The January 8 Los Angeles red carpet premiere of James Gunn's anticipated HBO Max series 'Peacemaker' has been cancelled amid a surge of the Omicron variant.
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Jared Leto's 'Morbius' release date postponed
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 4 (ANI): Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto's much-anticipated movie 'Morbius' release date has been pushed to spring amid the Omicron surge.
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