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Omicron up to 70% less likely to need hospital care: Report

Omicron up to 70% not likely to need hospital care: UK health agency report

People getting infected with Omicron are 50 per cent to 70 per cent less likely to need hospital care compared with previous Covid-19 variants, says an analysis.

Dec 25, 2021

Christmas celebrations begin in Bethlehem but without foreign tourists, pilgrims

Palestinian tourists and pilgrims gathered at the square near the Church of Nativity in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, marking the beginning of Christmas celebrations in an atmosphere of joy and bliss.

Dec 25, 2021

US CDC cuts isolation time for Covid-infected health workers amid staff shortages

US CDC reduces quarantine period for Covid-infected health workers as staff shortage looms

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the isolation periods for healthcare workers infected with Covid-19, due to hospital staff shortages driven by the surge in new cases and hospitalisations.

Dec 25, 2021

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Global Covid caseload tops 278.8 million and Asia sees surge in Omicron variant fugures, especially in Myanmar, Indonesia and Singapore

Dec 25, 2021

Personnel of Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force conduct a flag march ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha Election in Bangalore on April 1, 2014. (Photo: IANS)

Second COVID wave style curbs return in Maharashtra; new restrictions in place [read now]

The Maharashtra government late on Friday clamped prohibitory orders banning assembly of 5 or more persons from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. with effect from Saturday.

Dec 25, 2021

Ranveer Singh's movie '83' releases in world's highest mobile theatre in Ladakh [details]

Situated at an altitude of 11,562 feet, the world's highest theatre is set up in the Paldan area of the Leh district of Ladakh.

Dec 24, 2021

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

After several hospitals in five states reported adverse effects immediately after Cadila's remdesivir being injected, respective state drug regulators should have immediately tested the batch for sterility and endotoxins.

Dec 24, 2021

NASA's Busiest Year 2021: From Mars Landing to Launch of Next-Gen Web Space Telescope

In 2021, NASA also took action to roll out aviation technology to more airports to help save time for passengers, pushing the boundaries of making aeronautics greener and more efficient.

Dec 24, 2021

Covid booster vaccines to become norm "every 6 months for many years": Australian expert

Wearing a mask and getting booster shots of Covid "every six months" may now become the new norm for many years to come, according to an Australian pharmacist.

Dec 24, 2021

AstraZeneca says its antibody drug "Evusheld" effective against Omicron

British-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca has announced that its antibody drug 'Evusheld' is effective against the new vaccine evading Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Dec 24, 2021

India reports 6,650 new COVID cases; Omicron tally rises to 358 [details inside]

According to the Union Health Ministry, 17 states have reported Omicron infection. India's active caseload is presently at 77,516.

Dec 24, 2021

With all-time high placements, IIT-Hyderabad bets big on future; highest package at Rs 65 lakh [details]

The first phase of campus placement ended on a positive note. The recruiters include Flipkart, Indeed, Infurnia, JP Morgan, Meesho, Microsoft NTT AT, Newzera, Silicon Labs, Suzuki Motor Corp, TSMC, and Zomato with an average package of Rs 23 lakhs.

Dec 24, 2021

Ganga changes course by shifting westwards, leaves less land for Magh Mela in Prayagraj

With the Ganga having changed its course by shifting westwards, there is now less land left for the upcoming Magh Mela in Prayagraj.

Dec 24, 2021

Maharashtra records sudden spike of 23 Omicron cases; Curbs imposed on X-mas gatherings

The spread of Omicron remains extensive in Maharashtra. Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur airports have started intense surveillance.

Dec 24, 2021

Covid: Singaporean researchers develop 97% accurate saliva test

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

The FDA has now authorised 2 anti-viral pills for Covid that can be taken at home. However, it can only be prescribed to adults as it stomps bone and cartilage growth.

Dec 24, 2021

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Search Results for: COVID-19 crisis

Omicron up to 70% not likely to need hospital care: UK health agency report

Christmas celebrations begin in Bethlehem but without foreign tourists, pilgrims

US CDC reduces quarantine period for Covid-infected health workers as staff shortage looms

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Second COVID wave style curbs return in Maharashtra; new restrictions in place [read now]

Ranveer Singh's movie '83' releases in world's highest mobile theatre in Ladakh [details]

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

NASA's Busiest Year 2021: From Mars Landing to Launch of Next-Gen Web Space Telescope

Covid booster vaccines to become norm "every 6 months for many years": Australian expert

AstraZeneca says its antibody drug "Evusheld" effective against Omicron

India reports 6,650 new COVID cases; Omicron tally rises to 358 [details inside]

With all-time high placements, IIT-Hyderabad bets big on future; highest package at Rs 65 lakh [details]

Ganga changes course by shifting westwards, leaves less land for Magh Mela in Prayagraj

Maharashtra records sudden spike of 23 Omicron cases; Curbs imposed on X-mas gatherings

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]