COVID-19: News
15 Dec 2021
MumbaiMumbai extends COVID-19 curbs until December 31 amid Omicron concerns
Authorities in Mumbai have extended coronavirus-related restrictions until December 31 amid rising cases of Omicron in the city.
15 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K infections; 247 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 87,000.
15 Dec 2021
World Health OrganizationOmicron spreading at unprecedented rate, probably in most countries: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday issued a grim warning saying Omicron is spreading at an unprecedented rate.
13 Dec 2021
South AfricaOmicron causing milder COVID-19 than Delta, South African doctors say
Omicron variant is causing milder COVID-19 than Delta, doctors in South Africa say.
13 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; 202 more deaths
India on Monday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 91,000, the lowest in 561 days.
13 Dec 2021
IndiaCOVID-19 impact: Kerala's all-cause deaths to hit record high
Kerala's all-cause mortality figures are expected to reach new highs this year due to the second wave of COVID-19.
13 Dec 2021
COVID-19 VariantOmicron: India reports 38 cases from 6 states, 2 UTs
The number of cases involving the Omicron variant of coronavirus rose to 38 in India with the confirmation of five new infections on Sunday.
12 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; 306 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 7,700 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 92,000, the lowest in 560 days.
12 Dec 2021
World Health OrganizationCOVID-19 third wave: WHO official issues warning on Omicron impact
Although COVID-19 cases are declining worldwide, the risk remains high in view of the emergence of the new coronavirus variant called Omicron, said World Health Organization's (WHO) South-Asia Regional Director Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh.
11 Dec 2021
CoronavirusOmicron cases in India will mostly be asymptomatic, expert says
Omicron will mostly cause asymptomatic disease in India, a top expert said.
11 Dec 2021
DelhiOmicron: India's tally rises to 33 after Delhi's second case
Delhi on Saturday reported its second case of Omicron.
10 Dec 2021
CoronavirusWhat makes the Omicron variant so transmissible?
Omicron has been feared as highly transmissible.
09 Dec 2021
Directorate General of Civil AviationOmicron: Curbs on international flights extended till January 31
Due to concerns over the new Omicron variant of coronavirus, the government has prolonged the suspension on scheduled foreign flights until January 31.
09 Dec 2021
World Health Organization'Cautious optimism' after initial Omicron studies; here's what we know
Early studies on the Omicron variant of coronavirus reportedly present a less grim picture than previously imagined.
08 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 8K+ infections; 195 more deaths
India on Wednesday reported over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 93,000, the lowest in 555 days.
07 Dec 2021
MaharashtraAaditya Thackeray gives Centre 3 suggestions to tackle Omicron surge
Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday wrote to the Centre highlighting three suggestions to tackle the looming threat posed by the coronavirus variant called Omicron.
07 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reported 6,800 infections; lowest in over 18 months
India on Tuesday reported over 6,800 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day tally in the last 558 days.
07 Dec 2021
Indian Medical AssociationOmicron: IMA warns of 'massive' third wave of COVID-19
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has warned about a severe third wave of COVID-19 in India amid the threat posed by the Omicron variant.
06 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: 2 more Omicron cases in Maharashtra; tally reaches 23
India reported two more COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant of coronavirus, taking the tally to 23.
06 Dec 2021
ZimbabweOmicron: Which states have reported cases of new variant?
India's tally of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant jumped to 21 over the weekend.
05 Dec 2021
BiharCOVID-19: India records 2,800 deaths as Bihar updates data
India on Sunday added nearly 2,800 COVID-19 deaths with the state of Bihar reconciling outbreak data.
05 Dec 2021
GujaratTanzania-returnee detected with Omicron in Delhi; India's 5th case
A man who arrived in Delhi from Tanzania has tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
04 Dec 2021
GujaratOmicron: Zimbabwe returnee tests positive in Gujarat; India's 3rd case
A 72-year-old Non-Resident Indian (NRI) has tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus in Gujarat.
03 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 9K+ infections; 391 more deaths
India on Friday reported over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of just under one lakh.
03 Dec 2021
South AfricaHow severe is the Omicron variant? South African doctor explains
A top South African doctor who was the first to raise alarm over Omicron says the new coronavirus strain causes mild symptoms.
02 Dec 2021
India vs South Africa CricketSA-India Test series could be postponed: Details here
Team India's upcoming Test series in South Africa is set to be postponed by a week.
02 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 9K+ infections; 477 more deaths
India on Thursday reported over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of just under one lakh.
02 Dec 2021
Union Ministry of Health and Family WelfareIndia reports 2 cases of Omicron variant, government says
India has reported two cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus so far, Union Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said at a press briefing on Thursday.
01 Dec 2021
Directorate General of Civil AviationOmicron: International flights unlikely to resume on December 15
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday indicated the resumption of commercial international flights will likely be delayed.
30 Nov 2021
DelhiHow Indian states are preparing to fight Omicron variant
Indian states have increased caution to check the spread of the new coronavirus variant called Omicron.
01 Dec 2021
India vs South Africa CricketSouth Africa vs India: BCCI puts team selection on hold
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to postpone the selection meeting for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
30 Nov 2021
Mansukh MandaviyaNo Omicron cases in India: Health Minister tells Parliament
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that no cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected in India.
30 Nov 2021
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Omicron: 4-6 hours' wait at Delhi airport under new rules
Passengers arriving from countries where the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected may have to wait for up to six hours at the Delhi airport, NDTV reported.
30 Nov 2021
IndiaCOVID-19: India reports 7K infections, lowest in 551 days
India on Tuesday reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day tally in the last 551 days.
30 Nov 2021
World Health OrganizationNo conclusive evidence to suggest Omicron more transmissible: Top virologist
There is no conclusive evidence to suggest that the Omicron variant of coronavirus is more transmissible or dangerous, said India's top virologist Dr. Anurag Agrawal.
29 Nov 2021
COVID-19 VaccinePolicy on booster, additional jabs in 2 weeks: NTAGI chief
India's COVID-19 task force chief Dr. NK Arora said a comprehensive policy on the booster and additional COVID-19 vaccine jabs will be announced in two weeks.
29 Nov 2021
Mallika DuaJournalist Vinod Dua in ICU; daughter says condition 'beyond critical'
Veteran journalist Vinod Dua has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital, reports said on Monday.
29 Nov 2021
World Health OrganizationOmicron variant detected in 15 countries; here's a list
The Omicron variant of coronavirus has been detected in more than a dozen countries as more and more people around the world test positive for the strain.
29 Nov 2021
World Health OrganizationIs Omicron variant more dangerous? Here's what WHO says
The World Health Organization (WHO) Sunday released its preliminary findings on the new B.1.1.529 coronavirus variant, dubbed Omicron.
28 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiCOVID-19: India reports 8K+ infections; 621 more deaths
India on Sunday reported over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.05 lakh, the lowest in 543 days.
