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As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?
As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?
Published on May 25, 2024 11:14 AM IST
PTI |
Covid JN.1 variant: Symptoms and key differences from other Omicron variants
Covid JN.1 is a sub-variant of Omicron lineage and is highly transmissible. Experts on how its symptoms differ from other Omicron variants.
Published on Dec 30, 2023 12:47 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Maha Covid-19 task force asks local bodies to watch out for virus spread during New Year celebrations
Maharashtra has reported 10 cases of the highly transmissible JN.1, a new sub-lineage of Omicron, and a spike is likely during celebrations
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 06:48 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
Covid-19 JN.1 variant reaches Delhi: 10 ways to safeguard your health
As Covid-19 variant, JN.1 infection reaches Delhi, expert reveals 10 ways to safeguard your health amid ongoing viral evolution
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 09:08 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Covid's JN.1 variant in India: Top signs and symptoms to watch out for
New Covid variant JN.1 has been found in Kerala. From persistent coughing to sore throat, here are a few signs and symptoms of Covid's JN.1 we must be aware of.
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 09:37 AM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
CDC recommends updated Covid-19 vaccine for all, here's how you can get it
US CDC recommends COVID shots for all ages; vaccines modified to match new omicron variant; vaccines still free for everyone.
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 06:03 AM IST
High exposure to Covid may reduce protection from vaccination, prior infection
The study tried to understand whether immunity gained after vaccination or a prior infection was less effective or "leaky" when people are exposed to the virus.
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 01:23 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
New Covid variant BA 2.86 is highly mutated; know symptoms and more
BA 2.86 that is mainly causing a spike in infections in Denmark, Israel and US has as many as 36 mutations as compared to Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 12:48 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
COVID variant EG.5: What we know about Eris
The WHO says new omicron subvariant EG.5 Eris is a virus of interest. It's reignited talk about vaccines and speculation about a return of the pandemic.
Published on Aug 17, 2023 01:46 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Covid cases rise in New York, experts say new variant prompting spike in cases
New COVID variant EG.5 spreads in NYC, experts warn to be cautious and avoid contact with vulnerable people.
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 02:06 PM IST
Omicron variant Eris sparks concerns, puts UK on Covid alert
UK health authorities have alerted about new Covid variant Eris (EG.1.5) that has spread rapidly constituting 14.6% of cases in the region.
Published on Aug 05, 2023 01:54 PM IST
Union minister Jitendra Singh launches Omicron-specific vaccine for Covid
A few days ago, this vaccine got the nod from the office of the Drug Control General of India (DCGI) for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 05:41 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
Covid-19: Hospitalisation low in Bihar despite rise in active cases
Despite an increase in the number of active cases, only 20 patients required hospitalisation, while the bulk of the remaining 837 were under home isolation across the state, the government data said.
Updated on Apr 23, 2023 10:50 PM IST
Serum Institute of India to produce 5mn Covishield doses in two months
SII has made available five to six million Covovax doses even as the demand for it is still almost zero. We will produce the same amount of Covishield doses in the next two to three months, said Adar Poonawalla
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 11:01 PM IST
Covid XBB.1.16: Symptoms of Covid variant Arcturus to know
Here are the symptoms of new Covid variant Arcturus or XBB.1.16 in adults, children and elderly. All you want to know.
Published on Apr 15, 2023 11:34 AM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Covid-19 cases may peak in India in next 10 days, and then dip: Report
The current rise in Covid cases is being driven by XBB.1.16, which is a sub variant of Omicron.
Published on Apr 12, 2023 06:04 PM IST
234 cases of Omicron's mutated sub-variant XBB1.16.1 found in India: Report
The XBB1.16.1 has been found across 13 states and Union Territories, including Delhi, Gujarat, and Haryana, the data showed.
Published on Apr 11, 2023 08:09 PM IST
PTI |
Covid-19 cases in kids on rise; watch out for these symptoms
Experts say that many kids are suffering from high grade fever, persistent cough and diarrhoea as the Covid cases across the country are on rise.
Published on Apr 10, 2023 12:40 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Bihar’s unmet demand of vaccine goes up with Covid cases
Over 3.49 crore precautionary doses or as many people are still to take their precautionary dose among the 5.9 crore adult population in the state, said health officials.
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 10:34 PM IST
Kerala makes masks mandatory for elderly, pregnant women amid Covid spike
According to an official statement, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kottayam districts have the highest number of Covid cases.
Published on Apr 09, 2023 05:46 AM IST
ANI |
XBB 1.16 mild in nature, Pune experts call for elderly to take booster dose
Experts in Pune, India have warned that the new Covid variant XBB 1.16 is one to watch, as it is mild but highly infectious and can evade natural and vaccine-induced immunity. Elderly and those with co-morbidities have been advised to take the booster dose. XBB 1.16 is a recombinant sub-variant of Omicron and is one of more than 600 Omicron sub-variants. Pune district reported 90 fresh Covid cases, with 730 active cases, while Maharashtra reported one death and 542 new cases, taking the active cases in the state to 4,360.
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 10:47 PM IST
Vicky Pathare
Infected by Covid, 70-year-old Bihar woman dies of heart attack
A 70-year-old woman from Bihar died of a heart attack on Friday, becoming the first reported Covid-19 related death in the state in three months. The patient had tested positive for Covid-19 via a confirmatory RT-PCR test and was referred to a Covid ward, where she died. Bihar currently has 76 active cases of Covid-19.
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 09:29 PM IST
Ruchir Kumar, Patna
Infected by Covid, 70-year-old Bihar woman dies of heart attack
Health officials said this is the first death arising out of Covid-19 in Bihar over the last three months and the body was cremated following Covid protocols
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 04:12 PM IST
Woman infected with new Covid variant in Rohtas
According to health officials, the woman who tested positive for the new variant had no travel history and was asymptomatic.
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 09:42 PM IST
218 Covid cases in city, highest in 7 months; four deaths in state
State health officials, however, said it should not be counted as a 24 hours data as some reports of Monday were added to the report. On Monday, the state reported 248 new cases with one death.
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 12:35 AM IST
India reports 3,038 fresh Covid cases, active caseload at 21,179
India Covid Cases: India reports 3,038 fresh Covid cases, active caseload at 21,179.
Published on Apr 04, 2023 11:05 AM IST
XBB.1.16: Know symptoms, risk factors of new Omicron variant
India has witnessed 40% jump in daily Covid-19 cases. All you want to know about XBB.1.16, the new Omicron variant responsible for the spike.
Updated on Mar 31, 2023 02:39 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Covid's XBB1.16 strain found in 349 cases: Symptoms, severity
As many as 349 samples of Covid-19's XBB.1.16 variant, which might have been behind the recent rise of coronavirus cases in the country, have been detected.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 04:42 PM IST
Paxlovid reduced hospitalisation, death risk during Omicron wave: Study
Antiviral drug, paxlovid, significantly reduced the likelihood of hospitalisation or death from COVID-19 in people at risk of severe illness during the Omicron wave, according to a study.
Published on Feb 13, 2023 04:39 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal, Toronto
XBB.1.5, the most transmissible Covid subvariant yet
The Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is the most transmissible of the Covid-19 subvariants to emerge so far and has been spreading quickly across the United States. Here's what we know -- and don't -- about XBB.1.5.
Published on Jan 13, 2023 07:14 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal