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Omicron spreading fast, 358 cases of new COVID-19 variant in India so far:
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Friday said that the Omicron variant of COVID-19, with a doubling time of 1.5 to 3 days, is spreading fast, adding that India has reported 358 cases of the new variant so far.
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Study finds problematic smartphone use during pandemic
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 24 (ANI): A new research has identified links between problematic smartphone use and low sense of control, repetitive thinking, and fear of missing out (FOMO) during the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2021.
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Here's How Hong Kong spreads joy over the Christmas Season
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Christmas is a time to cheer and celebrate. It's the most wonderful time of the year when houses and businesses adorn their Christmas lights and decorations, the streets are filled with holiday music, and people are in a jolly and cele
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Centre issues advisory for citizens regarding use of caution against Ed-te
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): With an aim to spread awareness among citizens while deciding on opting for online content and coaching being offered by a host of Ed-tech companies, the Central government issued an advisory regarding the use of caution on the subject.
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PM Modi chairs COVID-19 review meeting
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): Amid the concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting on Thursday with officials to review the pandemic situation in the country.
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UK Labour Party calls for 'more clarity' over possible further COVID-19 re
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], December 23 (ANI/Sputnik): UK Labour lawmaker and shadow culture minister, Lucy Powell, on Thursday asked the government for "more clarity" over what data it is looking at in order regarding further possible COVID-19 social restrictions to tackle the spread of the Omicron varian
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Critics Choice Awards postponed amid COVID-19 concerns
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, the in-person ceremony for the 2022 Critics Choice Awards has been postponed. This follows several other January events that have recently been delayed or cancelled.
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Ireland to impose COVID-19 restrictions after Christmas to curb surge of O
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Dublin [Ireland], December 23 (ANI/Sputnik): Northern Ireland will impose restrictions the day after Christmas to curb spread of the Omicron coronavirus strain, which now accounts for over 40 per cent of COVID-19 infections in the country, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O
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PM Modi to chair review meeting over COVID situation today evening
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): Amid the concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting at 6.30 pm today to review the pandemic situation in the country.
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PM Modi to hold review meeting today over COVID-19 situation
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): Amid the emergence and spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting to review the pandemic situation in the country on Thursday, said sources.
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Slovenia imposes new COVID-19 restrictions
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Ljubljana [Slovenia], December 23 (ANI/Xinhua): From Thursday, shoppers across Slovenia will be restricted to one customer per 10 square meters, the government decided on Wednesday in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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Australia reluctant to impose lockdown despite spread of Omicron
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], December 22 (ANI): The nature of Omicron is such that the response has to go beyond the action of governments and individuals and communities need to take action as well, said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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