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New Covid-19 Variant KP.2: Check Symptoms; Is This Strain More Infectious? Experts Say This

Genome sequencing of March and April revealed 91 cases of KP.2 in Maharashtra. KP.1.1, and KP.2 strains are part of the new variant dubbed FLiRT, based on the technical names for their mutations, one of which includes the letters "F" and "L", and another of which includes the letters "R' and 'T'.

May 14, 2024, 16:16 PM IST

ow dangerous is the JN.1 variant of Corona?

After the arrival of the new JN.1 variant of Corona Virus in India, vigilance regarding it has increased. 641 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours

Dec 23, 2023, 12:48 PM IST

Covid-19 Cases In India Jumps To 423 In Single Day; Total Cases Over 3,000

India had earlier recorded 594 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases increased to 2,669 from 2,311. The death toll climbed to 5,33,327 with six more people -- three from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one from Punjab -- succumbing to the viral disease.

Dec 22, 2023, 14:05 PM IST

India reports 594 new Covid infections in last 24 hours

New Covid variant: After Kerala, now Corona virus has entered Delhi-NCR also. A patient has been confirmed to be corona in Shastri Nagar area of Ghaziabad district.

Dec 21, 2023, 13:50 PM IST

DNA: New variant of Corona found in Kerala

DNA: The new variant of Corona virus has come as a new threat to the world. The name of this new variant of Covid-19 is JN.1.

Dec 18, 2023, 23:40 PM IST

Covid-19 Has A New Variant: After US, UK Sees Rise In Coronavirus Cases

Nicknamed Eris, EG.5.1 was first raised as a signal in monitoring on July 3 and is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant of Covid. Covid variant EG.5.1, accounts for 1 in 7 new cases in the United Kindom.

Aug 05, 2023, 13:41 PM IST

Preparations for celebration in India on Happy New Year completed

Now only a few hours are left for the new year to come. New Year is celebrated with great pomp all over the world. But for the last two years, on the arrival of the new year, Corona has started guarding. This year too, Corona is spreading havoc in China and other countries.

Dec 31, 2022, 17:58 PM IST

'Monitor new variant, ramp up testing': UP CM Yogi Adityanath says new Covid-19 management policy soon

UP CM Yogi told officials that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the strategy of trace, test, treat and vaccinate to prevent Covid-19 has proved successful. "Covid protocol must be strictly followed. Make people aware of wearing face masks in crowded public places like hospitals, bus and railway stations and markets. Activate the public address system," he added.

Dec 23, 2022, 08:47 AM IST

China Witnesses Around 32 Thousand New Covid Cases In Last 24 Hours

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Nov 26, 2022, 08:14 AM IST

How can you protect yourself from Omicron? Here's what top health experts say

For all the attention omicron is getting, the overwhelming cause of infections and deaths in many places remains the extra-contagious delta variant. “Delta is the real risk right now. Omicron is an uncertain threat,” Dr. Francis Collins, director of the US National Institutes of Health said.

Dec 07, 2021, 06:49 AM IST

No lockdown, monitoring Omicron situation closely, says Delhi govt

Delhi Health Minister has said that the AAP government has already put in place a "graded response action plan", and it will be implemented accordingly, as and when the cases and positivity rate rise.

Dec 07, 2021, 06:35 AM IST

With 2 new Omicron cases, Maharashtra's tally reaches 10; total cases in India 23

Until now, five high-risk and 315 low-risk contacts of the patients have been traced. Further tracing is currently underway, the Maharashtra government said. 

Dec 07, 2021, 06:21 AM IST

Amid Omicron threat, THIS city in Gujarat offers Rs 50,000 smartphone to boost vaccination

The Rajkot civic body has made this announcement to encourage people to get fully vaccinated against Covid-19.  "The winner will be decided through a lucky draw & given a smartphone worth ₹50,000," Rajkot Municipal Commissioner Amit Arora said.

Dec 05, 2021, 09:11 AM IST

Follow COVID-appropriate behaviour: Vaishno Devi shrine board tells pilgrims amid Omicron scare

SMVDSB chief executive officer Ramesh Kumar has appealed to the pilgrims to carry the RT-PCR report obtained less than 72 hours ago. While face masks are mandatory, pilgrims are also scanned for high body temperature at the entry points, an SMVDSB spokesperson said.

Dec 05, 2021, 06:55 AM IST

More omicron cases detected in US as hospitals strain under virus surge

The arrival of omicron comes as hospitals statewide continue to strain under a surge in coronavirus cases, most traced to the delta variant, along with staffing shortages. The number of people testing positive statewide each day for the virus has doubled in the last 30 days.

Dec 05, 2021, 06:45 AM IST

India detects its 4th Omicron COVID case; Centre sounds caution, states tighten curbs

The country's first two cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were reported on Thursday in Karnataka--in a 66-year-old South African flyer and a 46-year-old Bengaluru doctor with no travel history and both men fully vaccinated.

Dec 05, 2021, 06:24 AM IST

The Omicron variant of Corona has spread to 23 countries so far.

The new variant of Corona has spread to 23 countries and in such a situation the question is getting bigger, that how prepared is India against Omicron?

Dec 02, 2021, 12:36 PM IST

The situation of Corona will be discussed in the Lok Sabha today, the government is worried about the new variant

The new variant of Corona has spread to 23 countries and in such a situation the question is getting bigger, that how prepared is India against Omicron?

Dec 02, 2021, 09:40 AM IST

DNA: Omicron's Vaccine Will Be Defeated!

Beware of the dangers of Omicron. Be careful even after getting the vaccine. According to a study, this variant can also neutralize the effect of the vaccine.

Dec 01, 2021, 22:50 PM IST