Omicron subvariant called BA.2.75 can be alarming, express leading health experts. Here's everything you need to know about it so far.
The health department of Bihar has found a new COVID variant, which is believed to be 10 times more harmful than the previous strain of Omicron.
NITI Aayog Member (Health) V K Paul said, 'Omicron is not the common cold, cannot take it lightly. We need to be vigilant, get vaccinated and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour'
Many initial reports suggested that Omicron is mild in comparison to previous variants of COVID-19, but some experts have suggested that it is 'dangerous ' to believe that Omicron is mild.
Scientists have confirmed that Omicron is officially the driving force of the third wave in India. While some states have seen a slight decline in COVID cases, some have witnessed a sharp increase. Get all the latest COVID updates right here.
"Yes, India is better prepared this time, than what it was in the second wave of COVID-19," says Dr. Piyush Goel, Consult Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist, Manipal Hospital, Gurgaon.
We start 2022 on a good note as India witnessed a slight drop in the number of COVID cases post New Year's celebrations. However, that doesn't mean that you should let your guard down. Get all the latest COVID-19 updates right here!
Coronavirus Timeline: Let's take a look at all the developments with regards to covid-19 in the year 2021.
Amid the rising number of cases associated with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the national capital, the Delhi Chief Minister on Tuesday announced a 'yellow alert' in the state. Read on to know what is closed and what is open.
India has logged 422 cases of the new, fast-spreading Omicron variant to date. In the wake of the rising cases of Omicron in India, PM Modi has announced booster shots for the elderly and vaccines for children.
This comes hours after Centre asked all the states and the Union Territories to 'activate' the war rooms, take "pro-active" action and consider night curfews amid the rise in the Omicron cases in the country.
The Omicron variant is comparatively new and there is still so much not known about this new strain of the coronavirus. Scientists recently probed into the link between the emergence of Omicron and HIV.
Let's look back to those few months of Second Wave in India and see what actually went wrong and whether India is ready for another surge due to the Omicron variant in the upcoming few months.
Omicron is spreading rapidly in India, and Maharashtra is the worst-hit state at the moment. Here are some of the new guidelines by the BMC that Mumbaikars will have to follow from now.
AIIMS Director warns public regarding the third wave in India, watch this to find out what he has to say.
Omicron has been spreading at a rapid rate in many countries, including India. However, India has not reported a great many cases but that doesn't mean that the country should let its guard down. Follow this page for the latest COVID-19 updates.
According to the World Health Organisation, Omicron has been detected in 89 countries, with the number of cases doubling every 1.5 to 3 days. The reinfection rate seems to be higher than that of the Delta variant.
Rise in Omicron? Watch this video to find out the latest tally and update.
The recent Omicron variant has added more to the prevalent scary situation in India. In this video, we will tell you the list of all deadly covid variants that we have witnessed so far in India. From Delta to Omicron, here's a list of all covid variants. Watch video to find out.
Omicron has already spread to over 70 countries, and there are high chances of it becoming the next dominant COVID-19 strain worldwide, take tips from WHO to stay safe.
Boosting immunity is of utmost importance. Watch this video to find more as our expert Pediatrician Dr. Poonam Sidana shares some tips.
Mask-wearing, social distancing, and booster jabs are vital, but may not be enough, according to the researchers, UK researchers warn amid a surge in cases associated with the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Omicron COVID strain has spread to more than 50 countries, including India. But how worse can the situation get? An expert weighs on the odds of the third wave in India.
Omicron cases are doubling in the UK every other day. In this light, scientists are saying that Britain may see a 'large wave of pandemic' in the coming months.
Omicron subvariant called BA.2.75 can be alarming, express leading health experts. Here's everything you need to know about it so far.
The health department of Bihar has found a new COVID variant, which is believed to be 10 times more harmful than the previous strain of Omicron.
NITI Aayog Member (Health) V K Paul said, 'Omicron is not the common cold, cannot take it lightly. We need to be vigilant, get vaccinated and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour'
Many initial reports suggested that Omicron is mild in comparison to previous variants of COVID-19, but some experts have suggested that it is 'dangerous ' to believe that Omicron is mild.
Scientists have confirmed that Omicron is officially the driving force of the third wave in India. While some states have seen a slight decline in COVID cases, some have witnessed a sharp increase. Get all the latest COVID updates right here.
"Yes, India is better prepared this time, than what it was in the second wave of COVID-19," says Dr. Piyush Goel, Consult Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist, Manipal Hospital, Gurgaon.
We start 2022 on a good note as India witnessed a slight drop in the number of COVID cases post New Year's celebrations. However, that doesn't mean that you should let your guard down. Get all the latest COVID-19 updates right here!
Amid the rising number of cases associated with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the national capital, the Delhi Chief Minister on Tuesday announced a 'yellow alert' in the state. Read on to know what is closed and what is open.
India has logged 422 cases of the new, fast-spreading Omicron variant to date. In the wake of the rising cases of Omicron in India, PM Modi has announced booster shots for the elderly and vaccines for children.
This comes hours after Centre asked all the states and the Union Territories to 'activate' the war rooms, take "pro-active" action and consider night curfews amid the rise in the Omicron cases in the country.
The Omicron variant is comparatively new and there is still so much not known about this new strain of the coronavirus. Scientists recently probed into the link between the emergence of Omicron and HIV.
Let's look back to those few months of Second Wave in India and see what actually went wrong and whether India is ready for another surge due to the Omicron variant in the upcoming few months.
Omicron is spreading rapidly in India, and Maharashtra is the worst-hit state at the moment. Here are some of the new guidelines by the BMC that Mumbaikars will have to follow from now.
Omicron has been spreading at a rapid rate in many countries, including India. However, India has not reported a great many cases but that doesn't mean that the country should let its guard down. Follow this page for the latest COVID-19 updates.
According to the World Health Organisation, Omicron has been detected in 89 countries, with the number of cases doubling every 1.5 to 3 days. The reinfection rate seems to be higher than that of the Delta variant.
Mask-wearing, social distancing, and booster jabs are vital, but may not be enough, according to the researchers, UK researchers warn amid a surge in cases associated with the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Omicron COVID strain has spread to more than 50 countries, including India. But how worse can the situation get? An expert weighs on the odds of the third wave in India.
Omicron cases are doubling in the UK every other day. In this light, scientists are saying that Britain may see a 'large wave of pandemic' in the coming months.
With Maharashtra reporting more cases, the government has imposed section 144 for the weekend to curb the spread of the Omicron variant. Get all the COVID updates right here!
Delhi has also reported the second case of Omicron variant. Cases of Omicron have also been reported from Gujarat, Karnataka, and Rajasthan.
The most mutated version of COVID-19, Omicron was first identified in South Africa, however, the variant is spreading rapidly across the globe. Here are all the LIVE updates related to COVID-19 from in and around the country.
While the jury is still out on whether the new COVID variant is deadlier than the other variants or not. Karnataka's Health Minister has stated that the risk of Omicron is lower for fully vaccinated patients.
Amid rising threats of a possible third wave of COVID-19 in India, the International Airport at the National capital witnessed a massive crowd due to the implementation of the strict rules. Take a look at the scary pictures.
The study, published in the pre-print on medrxiv, showed that recent reinfections have occurred in individuals whose primary infections occurred across all three waves, with the most having their primary infection in the Delta wave.
Coronavirus Timeline: Let's take a look at all the developments with regards to covid-19 in the year 2021.
AIIMS Director warns public regarding the third wave in India, watch this to find out what he has to say.
Rise in Omicron? Watch this video to find out the latest tally and update.
The recent Omicron variant has added more to the prevalent scary situation in India. In this video, we will tell you the list of all deadly covid variants that we have witnessed so far in India. From Delta to Omicron, here's a list of all covid variants. Watch video to find out.
Boosting immunity is of utmost importance. Watch this video to find more as our expert Pediatrician Dr. Poonam Sidana shares some tips.
India on Thursday reported its first two cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 from Karnataka. Watch the video to know the risk factors associated with the variant and what precautions you can take to stay safe.
What should we do in order to stay safe from omicron? Watch this video to find out.
