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China traced back its first Omicron case to a document from Canada
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], January 19 (ANI): The first case of the Omicron variant in China was traced back to an international document received from Canada, according to the Beijing health authorities that suggested people to reduce purchasing of overseas commodities.
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COVID- Beijing battles both Delta, Omicron ahead of next month's Winter Ol
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], January 19 (ANI): Beijing battles with epidemic ahead of the scheduled next month's Winter Olympics as four COVID-19 infections, with both the Delta and Omicron variants, were detected recently.
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Study finds COVID-19 vaccines offer lasting protection
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Chapel Hill [US], January 19 (ANI): A new research has found that COVID-19 vaccination offers long-lasting protection from the worst outcomes of COVID-19.
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India extends ban on international commercial flights till Feb 28
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): Amid rising concerns over the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday extended the ban on commercial international passenger flights till February 28.
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Grammy Awards 2022 rescheduled for April in Las Vegas
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 19 (ANI): The upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony has a new date and a new location after being postponed due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, fuelled by the emergence of the Omicron variant.
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COVID-19: Top infectious disease expert Dr Faheem Younus shares his person
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): A top US doctor, who had contracted the Omicron variant of COVID-19 two weeks ago, has shared his personal experience to fight against the new variant on Tuesday.
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Youth Congress chief Srinivas writes to Delhi LG Anil Baijal over COVID mi
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): Indian Youth Congress (IYC) President B.V. Srinivas submitted a memorandum to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal, pointing out the mismanagement of the ongoing third wave of COVID-19, caused due to the Omicron variant.
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COVID-19: Top infectious disease expert Dr Faheem Younus shares his person
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): A top US doctor, who had contracted the Omicron variant of COVID-19 two weeks ago, has shared his personal experience to fight against the new variant on Tuesday.
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Rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in Kerala could be due to Omicron, says Keral
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], January 19 (ANI): The rising cases of COVID-19 in Kerala could be due to the presence of the Omicron variant of the virus, said Dr GS Vijayakrishnan, the President of Kerala Government Medical Officers Association on Tuesday.
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COVID-19: Omicron gradually replacing Delta variant in many states, says t
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) Head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases Dr Samiran Panda on Tuesday said that the Omicron variant of coronavirus is gradually replacing the Delta variant in many states across the country.
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Expert warns COVID-19 positive children should not be exposed to radiation
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): As the third wave of the COVID pandemic raises concern of infection among children, an expert has suggested that there is no need to panic as the Omicron, Variant of Concern, is mild, but have asked to avoid unnecessary medications and radiation exposure.
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India tackling another COVID-19 wave while maintaining economic growth: PM
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasized India's fight against another wave of COVID-19 caused due to the Omicron variant of coronavirus while maintaining the economic growth of the country.
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