SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

November 2021 variant of SARS-CoV-2

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The Omicron variant is a variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. As of December 2021, it is the newest variant. It was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) from South Africa on 24 November 2021. On 26 November 2021, the WHO designated it as a variant of concern and named it "Omicron", the fifteenth letter in the Greek alphabet.

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Covid-19 update: India reports 1,270 Omicron cases, 16,764 new infections \| Oneindia News As India braces for a surge in Covid-19 cases, the country has reported 1,270 cases of the fast spreading Omicron variant of the virus. #Omicron #Covid19 #CovidCases Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:36Published on December 31, 2021

Health Experts Worry Biden’s Plan To Distribute 500 Million COVID-19 Tests Isn’t Enough Health Experts Worry Biden's Plan, To Distribute 500 Million, COVID-19 Tests Isn't Enough. Health Experts Worry Biden's Plan, To Distribute 500 Million, COVID-19 Tests Isn't Enough. As the Omicron.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on December 30, 2021

Experts Say Omicron Variant Is 'Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen' Experts Say Omicron Variant Is, 'Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen'. Experts Say Omicron Variant Is, 'Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen'. CNN reports the explosion of Omicron-related coronavirus cases.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on December 30, 2021

Omicron needs to be taken seriously before it's too late, expert warns Epidemiologist Professor Danny Altmann says many people have become blase about the Covid pandemic and urges the public and government to return to the level of seriousness as earlier in the crisis.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published on December 30, 2021

How will Omicron affect global economy and health facilities in 2022? \| Putin-Biden \| Oneindia News Omicron's effect on the global economy, health infrastructure and international travel. Also, the Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin talks today. Find out these on Global Chit Chat, where we bring you up to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 21:16Published on December 30, 2021

Demand for COVID-19 self-test kits skyrocket in Europe amid Omicron surge In France, the leader in rapid diagnostic tests, Biosynex, has hired 200 temporary staff to meet soaring demand, amid record case numbers and end-of-year holidays. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published on December 30, 2021

Covid-19 update: India registers 13,154 cases, Omicron surges to 961 \| Oneindia News India reported 13,154 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The Omicron case tally rose to 961 as of Thursday. #Omicron #Covid19 #CovidCases Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:04Published on December 30, 2021

Did COVID Ruin Your New Year's Plans? Celebrate at Home and Have Fun Doing It Did COVID Ruin Your New Year's Plans? , Celebrate at Home and Have Fun Doing It. 2022 will soon be upon us. As Omicron sweeps the nation, many of us have had plans canceled or have opted to avoid.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on December 29, 2021

Delhi metro functions with 50 percent capacity, long queues outside stations \| Oneindia News Long queues of commuters were seen outside metro stations in New Delhi as the public transportation is running with 50 percent capacity. Delhi government has imposed a Yellow Alert in the national.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:35Published on December 29, 2021

Covid-19 update: India reports 9,195 new cases and 302 deaths \| Omicron tally at 781 \| Oneindia News According to the Union Health ministry's data, India added 9,195 fresh Covid cases and 302 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours. Omicron tally stands at 781 across 21 states. #Omicron #Covid19.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:37Published on December 29, 2021

PM Modi to chair a meeting with Council of Ministers, discuss Omicron surge \| Oneindia News With the cases of Omicron on the rise in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with the council of Ministers on Wednesday. The meeting is expected to happen at around 4.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:36Published on December 29, 2021

US Home Prices Surged More Than 18 Percent in October US Home Prices Surged , More Than 18 Percent in October. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index was released on Dec. 28. It revealed an average increase of 18.4 percent in home.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on December 28, 2021

Omicron Infection Could Increase Immunity to Delta Variant, Study Suggests Omicron Infection Could , Increase Immunity to Delta Variant, Study Suggests. A new study from health officials in South Africa suggests an Omicron COVID-19 infection could increase one's immunity to.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on December 28, 2021

Omicron Variant Causes Uptick in Admissions at Children's Hospitals Omicron Variant Causes Uptick , in Admissions at Children's Hospitals. Officials say COVID-19 infections among children are rising drastically in the United States. CNN reports that on average,.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on December 28, 2021

Prof. Adam Finn: Politicians are walking a tightrope Professor Adam Finn professor of paediatrics at University of Bristol and JCVI Member has said things could get worse before they get better when it comes to Omicron. Prof. Finn added that the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:29Published on December 28, 2021

Covid-19 update: India reports 6,358 new cases and 293 deaths \| Omicron tally at 653 \| Oneindia News According to the Union Health ministry's data, India added 6,358 fresh Covid cases and 293 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours. India has logged 653 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:43Published on December 28, 2021

Omicron and Weather Cause Thousands of Holiday Flight Cancellations Omicron and Weather , Cause Thousands of, Holiday Flight Cancellations. NBC News reports the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has thrown a wrench in many travel plans this holiday.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on December 27, 2021

Javid confirms no further restrictions Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, has confirmed there will be no new restrictions following a cabinet meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss the growing levels of Omicron. Report by Browna. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:12Published on December 27, 2021

Varun Gandhi’s veiled swipe at BJP, says ‘curfew at night, rallies in the day’ \| Oneindia News BJP Pilibhit MP Varun Gandhi seemed to take a dig at his party’s leadership for organising massive rallies in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh amid the rising Omicron cases in the country. #BJP.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:36Published on December 27, 2021

India records 578 new Omicron cases so far; Delhi tops the list \| Possible 3rd wave \| Oneindia News Amid fears of the new Omicron variant driving a third wave of Covid infections, today India reported 578 cases of the new strain over the past 24 hours. #IndiaOmicronCases #Omicron #Christmas Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:59Published on December 27, 2021

England needs to be prepared for Covid restrictions, NHS chair says Chair of NHS Providers Chris Hopson says England needs to be prepared to reintroduce Covid restrictions amidst the rising numbers of cases due to Omicron. However, whilst hospitals are seeing an.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published on December 26, 2021

Covid-19 Update India: 6,987 fresh cases reported, Omicron cases rise to 422 \| Oneindia News India recorded 6,987 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours according to the latest update from the Union Health Ministry. Meanwhile, the Omicron cases are still on the rise in the country and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:58Published on December 26, 2021

22 farmer groups form political front SSM, will contest upcoming Punjab elections \| Oneindia News 22 farmers' unions have joined hands to set up a political party that is expected to contest all 117 seats in the 2022 Punjab Assembly election; Amid a rise in Omicron cases, today, Delhi reported 249.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:30Published on December 25, 2021

UP polls: Election Commission to meet top health official amid omicron threat \| Oneindia News Reports say the Election Commission will meet Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Monday to discuss Covid situation in states headed for polls next year amid the threat posed by Omicron. This and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:59Published on December 25, 2021

Omicron tally up to 415, centre teams deployed to 10 states \| Oneindia News As Omicron tally in India rises to 415, Centre teams will be deployed to 10 states that have been identified as hotspots for Omicron or where Covid-19 cases have been rising and vaccination has been.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:37Published on December 25, 2021

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Cybercriminals offering 'Free Omicron Test'; govt issues advisory Fraudsters send emails regarding PCR testing for Omicron with the attached malicious links and malicious files. DNA - Published on December 31, 2021

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India logs 16,764 new Covid-19 cases, 220 deaths; Omicron tally at 1270 India logged 16,764 new Covid cases, a little over 27% than yesterday, while the active cases rose to 91,361,according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday. There are 1270.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2021Also reported by •DNA

Odisha issues fresh guidelines amid Omicron scare from January 1 - What's allowed, What's not Odisha reported five cases of Omicron on Thursday, December 30 making the total tally go up to fourteen in the state DNA - Published on December 31, 2021
COVID: 141 Mumbai residents without travel history test positive for Omicron Of 153 persons who were found to have Omicron infection in the city during the day, only 12 had international travel history, BMC said. DNA - Published on December 31, 2021
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Omicron spreading fast, Delta still dominant strain: Centre While attributing the recent case-spike to a possible spurt of Omicron infections in the country, officials maintained that Delta continues to be the dominant strain in India. The government also said.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 30, 2021	COVID-19 around the world: How have New Year's celebrations been scaled back amid Omicron surge? As the world gears up to welcome in 2022, many New Year celebrations are being cancelled or scaled back amid rising infections due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Sky News - Published on December 30, 2021
India's Omicron tally nears 1000; COVID-19 surge recorded in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai The total number of Omicron cases in India is nearing 1000, as per the latest statement of the Union Health Ministry. DNA - Published on December 30, 2021	Surge in Covid and Omicron cases across India: Top developments IndiaTimes - Published on December 30, 2021
Amid Omicron scare, Manipur issues fresh guidelines for New Year celebrations - Know details All senior officials have been ordered to enforce guidelines and make sure COVID-19 appropriate norms are being followed. DNA - Published on December 30, 2021	Section 144 imposed in Mumbai as Omicron cases rise - Know what will be closed While Mumbai recorded 3,900 cases, including 85 Omicron cases in the last 24 hours, Delhi recorded 923 new coronavirus cases DNA - Published on December 30, 2021
Covid: At over 200, India sees record jump in daily Omicron cases IndiaTimes - Published on December 30, 2021	Delhi likely to impose Level-2 restrictions amid Omicron scare? Here's what will remain closed Delhi has four levels of restrictions in place according to cases recorded per week. Currently, the national capital is under Level - 1 DNA - Published on December 30, 2021
New Nightingale 'surge hubs' to be set up amid Omicron wave A number of new Nightingale "surge hubs" are to be set up around England as the NHS goes on a "war footing" in preparation for a wave of Omicron hospital admissions. Sky News - Published on December 29, 2021	ICMR-NIV isolates Omicron Covid strain Scientists at the Pune-based Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) have successfully isolated the Omicron strain of the novel coronavirus. The exercise will also.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2021
Punjab reports first Omicron case IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2021	More than 90% of community COVID cases in England are now Omicron More than 90% of community COVID cases in England are now Omicron, according to latest data. Sky News - Published on December 29, 2021
Maharashtra issues fresh curbs for New Year celebrations amid COVID-19 surge- Details here The Maharashtra government has issued a fresh set of COVID-19 curbs for New Year celebrations amid the current Omicron situation. DNA - Published on December 29, 2021	PM Narendra Modi's UAE visit postponed amid rising Omicron threats PM Modi's trip to the UAE has been postponed due to the rise in the Omicron variant cases witnessed across the globe. DNA - Published on December 29, 2021
Long queues outside Delhi Metro stations, bus stands amid Omicron threat- Check viral photos here As the COVID-19 restrictions in Delhi set in, huge queues and crowds can be seen outside of the metro stations and bus stands. DNA - Published on December 29, 2021	Clear data supporting very high immune escape potential of Omicron: INSACOG IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2021
Mask-up Mumbai: Omicron and 'poor air quality' put Mumbaikars in 'double risk' A recent Chinese study suggests short-term exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 increases incidence and mortality of COVID-19 more than long-term exposure. DNA - Published on December 29, 2021	Maharashtra government to shut schools, colleges again? Minister Aaditya Thackeray says THIS Earlier, Maharashtra minister Varsha Eknath Gaikwad had said that if Omicron cases continue to rise, the government may shut down colleges, schools. DNA - Published on December 29, 2021
With 238 Omicron cases, Delhi surpasses Maharashtra to top the chart Delhi recorded maximum number of Omicron cases at 238, followed by Maharashtra at 167, Gujarat 78, Kerala 65 and Telangana 62, spreading to 21 states. DNA - Published on December 29, 2021	India's Omicron tally touches 800; Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala worst hit - Check statewise list The Omicron cases in India is rising at a rapid pace wi total tally climbing to 781, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. DNA - Published on December 29, 2021
As Omicron cases rise in India, WHO issues chilling warning about new COVID-19 variant The WHO said in its weekly epidemiological update on COVID-19 that new COVID-19 variant Omicron has a 'growth advantage over the Delta variant'. DNA - Published on December 29, 2021	Amid Omicron surge, Chennai imposes curbs for New Year's eve - Know what's closed The Chennai Police have imposed curbs on resorts, farmhouses, clubs and party venues from conducting commercial celebratory events. DNA - Published on December 29, 2021
India reports 9,195 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours; Omicron tally 781 India logged 9,195 new Covid cases,44% higher than yesterday, while the active cases have rose to 77,002, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. There are a total of 781.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2021	Covid: With 46 new cases, India’s Omicron tally now 717 IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2021
Scientists identify antibodies that might neutralize Omicron During a recent study, an international team of scientists identified antibodies that neutralize Omicron and other SARS-CoV-2 variants.These antibodies target areas of the virus spike protein that.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2021	Polls in 5 states amid Omicron scare: Chhattisgarh CM targets Election Commission IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2021
More than 650 Omicron cases in India; yellow alert in Delhi: Top developments IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2021	7 more Omicron cases in Kerala takes tally to 64 IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2021
India may face intense but short outbreak as Omicron spreads IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2021	Delhi government imposes Graded Response Action Plan amid spike in Omicron cases - What's closed, what's open Delhi on Monday reported 331 fresh Covid-19 cases, pushing the infection tally to 14,43,683. DNA - Published on December 28, 2021
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SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

November 2021 variant of SARS-CoV-2

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