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Covid 19: How THIS common symptom is key to the new variant

Nimbus (NB.1.8.1) is a descendant of the Omicron variant, and was first detected in January 2025. Since then, it has spread quickly across many countries, including the United States, Canada, the..
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CrisprBits' OmiCrisp Tracks Omicron-derived JN.1 Variant in Sewage Samples in Bengaluru

· The test is currently being used to monitor sewage samples in 14 localities in Bengaluru · OmiCrisp is a testing platform for rapid diagnosis and surveillance of SARS-CoV2 Bengaluru-based..
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China warns COVID-19 cases may rise again

A fresh warning is issued regarding the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which is spreading across countries. China's National Health Commission reports a slight rise in COVID-19 cases, indicating an..
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India reports 395 new Covid cases, two deaths in 24 hours

India records 395 New COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths in 24 Hours; Omicron Variant (JN.1) raises concerns. The country's active caseload stands at 3,075, with a total death toll of 5,33,414. The Omicron..
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​JN.1 cases rise in the US: Common symptoms seen

​As per the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), the JN.1 variant, the new subvariant of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, is responsible for 44.2% of..
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Four Covid cases in Andhra Pradesh, likely from JN.1

Andhra Pradesh reports 4 new Covid-19 cases suspected to be caused by Omicron subvariant - JN.1. Samples sent for genome sequencing. Cases in Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, NTR, and Eluru. Patients..
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Covid's new variant: Five things to look out for

Nearly 7 months after the WHO withdrew the public health emergency notification for Covid-19, the virus refuses to go away. The Omicron variant has mutated into several new subvariants, with the..
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No need to panic over Covid surge, but mask up, say doctors

Nearly 7 months after the WHO withdrew the public health emergency notification for Covid-19, the virus refuses to go away. The Omicron variant has mutated into several new subvariants, with the..
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19 cases of Omicron variant JN.1 in Goa


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US FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's updated Covid shots

The FDA has authorized updated Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna that target the Omicron variant. A third shot from Novavax is still under review. Pfizer and Moderna's updated vaccines..
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243 new Covid sub-variants found till now: Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Concerns about a potential surge in cases due to EG.5, an Omicron variant, have been allayed by Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya. EG.5 is a descendant lineage of XBB.1.9.2. As per WHO, as of..
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No EG.5 threat in India, says Mandaviya as new Omicron variant causes surge in Covid-19 incus, UK

Mandaviya said the government continues to aggressively pursue genomic surveillance to detect Covid-19 clusters and new variants, if any, even though the cases of the viral infection have reduced...
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Omicron variant EG.5.1: Why the world is taking note of new Covid variant


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Eris: New COVID variant's symptoms

​A new descendant of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus causing COVID has brought the infection to the headlines once again after a considerable gap of months. This new variant which accounts for..
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Drug controller gives emergency-use approval to booster vaccine for Omicron variant


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Study suggests rodents likely origin of the Omicron variant

The scientists are investigating the means through which SARS-CoV-2 contracted so many mutations in the pandemic's second year.
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‘Rats had a hand in creating longest-running Omicron variant’


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New variant of Covid-19's Omicron detected in Nepal

Nepal on Monday confirmed the detection of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 identified as "XBB1.16" and said that at least 10 out of 24 latest samples of patients across the country have tested..
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XBB 1.16 Omicron variant is 'one to watch,' says WHO, check symptoms, precautions and who is more at risk?

The WHO added XBB.1.16 as the sixth variant under monitoring on March 22, the global health body said in its weekly update on the pandemic.
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Omicron variant XBB 1.16: Experts call for dynamic genome sequencing

Experts seek warning system for early emergence of recombinants during public celebrations
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Delhi: Why vaccine remains your best bet amid fresh Covid surge and new sub-variant​

In the past one week, Delhi, along with a few other states, has been witnessing a rise in Covid-19 cases. The city has registered 877 infections in the last seven days. As per INSACOG, genome..
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How to know if you have COVID or cold

With new emerging variants and the mass availability of COVID vaccines, the SARs-CoV-2 virus has not only evolved in terms of severity, but also changed with regard to its symptoms. Initially, besides..
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Covid-19: Covovax to get approval as booster in 10-15 days, says SII CEO Adar Poonawalla

Serum Institute of India chief executive officer Adar Poonawalla on Sunday said its Covovax vaccine will get approval as a booster in the next 10 to 15 days, adding it works very well against the..
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Could Omicron lead to long COVID?

The Omicron variant has transmitted across the globe and also branched off into a number of sub variants: BA.2, BA.5, B.Q.1, B.Q.1.1, BF.7, XBB and XBB.1.5.
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XBB.1.5 tally up to 5, says Insacog; patients show mild symptoms

The tally of XBB.1.5 — a sub-lineage of XBB Omicron variant — has gone up to five in India, up from one reported from Gujarat a few days ago.
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