Omicron subvariant makes up 35% of new COVID cases in US; lockdown restrictions likely
World | Mar 23, 2022, 08:10 AM ISTAt the height of the Omicron surge, the United States hit an all-time record of well over a million new infections every day.
At the height of the Omicron surge, the United States hit an all-time record of well over a million new infections every day.
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The 95-year-old monarch “has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties," a palace spokesman said.
Earlier, Aishwaryaa jetted off to Hyderabad for the shooting of her music video, when she had tested positive for the virus and had to be hospitalised. Taking to her Instagram, Aishwaryaa informed everyone about her diagnosis.
However, it does not mean that the virus will vanish completely, Melita Vujnovic was quoted as saying in an interview with TASS news agency.
Justin Bieber's team tweeted, "due to positive COVID results within the Justice Tour family, we will, unfortunately, have to postpone Sunday's show in Las Vegas. Justin is, of course, hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one priority."
The palace said the 95-year-old British monarch will continue with light duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week.
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