Tag: Omicron variant
1 In 3 People With Runny Nose, Sore Throat May Actually Have Covid: Study
One-third of people who are fully vaccinated adults but catch cold-like symptoms may actually be infected with Covid-19, shows a new study. ....
Covid Symptoms In South Africa Milder Than Earlier Waves: Report
While Covid cases in South Africa driven by the super mutant Omicron variant have surged 255 per cent in the last week, the infections are showing milder symptoms than seen in the last three waves, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). ....
UK Study Shows Vaccine Booster Dose Key For Protection Against Omicron
Two-shots of a Covid vaccine may not be enough against the Omicron variant, and a third dose or a booster shot is necessary to prevent the super mutant variant, according to a UK study. ....
Over 95% US Covid Cases Now Omicron: CDC Data
With the US shattering a single-day record with over 1 million Covid-19 cases this week, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that the Omicron variant accounted for 95 per cent of new infections last week. ....
Omicron Looks Less Severe, But Should Not Be Taken Lightly: Experts
As a new study from South Africa suggests that the Omicron Covid-19 variant is less severe even for the unvaccinated, Indian health experts on Saturday warned that it was too soon to come to any conclusion and the highly-transmissible strain should not be taken lightly. ....
India Logs 1,270 New Covid Cases, 35 Deaths In 24 Hours
India reported 1,259 fresh Covid cases and 35 deaths in a span of 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday. ....
