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Omicron Cure: GlaxoSmithKline says early data shows its Covid antibody drug effective against new variant

British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has claimed that early laboratory tests show that its antibody drug against Covid-19 is effective against the new super mutant Omicron variant.

Dec 3, 2021

"Prepare for Omicron surge": WHO warns India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and other Asia-Pacific nations

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday warned that countries in the Asia-Pacific region need to strengthen healthcare services and focus on vaccinating their people, as the Omicron variant spreads globally and enters new regions.

Dec 3, 2021

Bengaluru on high alert as test reports likely to reveal Omicron presence and spread in city

10 Omicron suspects admitted in Delhi hospital; Genome sequencing reports awaited [Timeline]

It was only on November 25 that the new variant was first reported to the WHO from South Africa. Less than ten days later, it has spread in more than 20 countries

Dec 3, 2021

Operation Masoom: Over 160 FIRs lodged, 50 arrested in drive by Delhi Police against child pornography

Delhi Police have registered over 160 cases in different police stations and arrested more than 50 people during its special drive against the child pornography under Operation Masoom, officials said Friday.

Dec 3, 2021

In diplomatic setback to Taliban, UN panel fails to recognise its envoy [details]

UN committee decides who can represent a country at the UN .Taliban's desire for recognition is a bargaining tool for the international community to make the Taliban moderate its stances, especially on human rights.

Dec 2, 2021

Two cases of Omicron detected in India, both in K'taka; Health Ministry says 'no reason to panic' [details]

Speaking to the media at the National Media Centre, New Delhi, Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry further said that "All their contacts have been identified and they are under monitoring. The protocol is being followed."

Dec 2, 2021

Omicron detection in Saudi Arabia airport rings warning bells in Tamil Nadu; here's why

The Tamil Nadu health department is on high alert after a person tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia.

Dec 2, 2021

Closely Monitoring Omicron situation: Govt

The Indian government, before taking any final decision on the resumption of international flight operations, is "closely monitoring" the situation emerging out of the detection and spread of coronavirus' Omicron variant.

Dec 2, 2021

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

US is making thousands of Indians on work-visa suffer; many can't get home to families

"My 80-year-old father's health is a constant worry," says Rahul Fernandes, who has to make a tough call of whether or not he can come home at the risk of being unable to return to the US.

Dec 2, 2021

Global Covid caseload tops 262.73 mn; Turkey reports 21K new cases

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 262.73 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.21 million and vaccination to over 7.99 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Dec 1, 2021

Omicron vs Delta: A comparison of two deadly Covid variants

Scientists have found that there are 26 unique mutations in the Omicron variant

Nov 30, 2021

MHA asks states, UTs for rigorous screening of int'l passengers; keeps Omicron in check [details]

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday asked all States and Union Territories (UTs) for rigorous screening of international passengers arriving in India and also extended Covid-19 protocols till December 31.

Nov 30, 2021

One Year From Launch: US-European SWOT Satellite Getting Ready to Track Water Resources on Earth

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography spacecraft enters the home stretch as an international team prepares the next-generation satellite for launch in 2022.The SWOT mission is just a year out from launch, and the final set of tests on the spacecraft have started.

Nov 30, 2021

Global Covid caseload tops 262.14 mn; WHO holds special session amid Omicron concerns

On Tuesday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 262,143,965 and 5,207,160 respectively.The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases.

Nov 30, 2021

Omicron, third wave fears make many rush to vaccination centres in K'taka

The people of Karnataka, who did not take Covid vaccine shots despite several appeals, are now thronging the vaccination centers amid fears of new Covid variant Omicron and the outbreak of a possible third wave of the pandemic.

Nov 30, 2021

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Search Results for: United Nations

Omicron Cure: GlaxoSmithKline says early data shows its Covid antibody drug effective against new variant

"Prepare for Omicron surge": WHO warns India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and other Asia-Pacific nations

10 Omicron suspects admitted in Delhi hospital; Genome sequencing reports awaited [Timeline]

Operation Masoom: Over 160 FIRs lodged, 50 arrested in drive by Delhi Police against child pornography

In diplomatic setback to Taliban, UN panel fails to recognise its envoy [details]

Two cases of Omicron detected in India, both in K'taka; Health Ministry says 'no reason to panic' [details]

Omicron detection in Saudi Arabia airport rings warning bells in Tamil Nadu; here's why

Closely Monitoring Omicron situation: Govt

US is making thousands of Indians on work-visa suffer; many can't get home to families

Global Covid caseload tops 262.73 mn; Turkey reports 21K new cases

Omicron vs Delta: A comparison of two deadly Covid variants

MHA asks states, UTs for rigorous screening of int'l passengers; keeps Omicron in check [details]

One Year From Launch: US-European SWOT Satellite Getting Ready to Track Water Resources on Earth

Global Covid caseload tops 262.14 mn; WHO holds special session amid Omicron concerns

Omicron, third wave fears make many rush to vaccination centres in K'taka

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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