The study, published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, found that 13 per cent of people still exhibited clinically-relevant levels of virus after 10 days, meaning they could potentially still be infectious. Some people retained these levels for up to 68 days or more than two months.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to people to follow all Covid-19 related protocols, wear masks and get vaccinated if eligible.
As per the recent report by news agency Reuters, the organiser of CES 2022 were unable to confirm the number of Covid-19 cases which grew exponentially post their event. It was further stated by South Korean authorities that around 70 attendees from the country were tested positive.
Patients aged above 60yrs & those with comorbidities will only be allowed home isolation after a proper doctor's evaluation.
Programs can be held with only up to 50 per cent of the seating capacity in closed spaces. Also, sports events can be organised with 50 per cent of the capacity of stadiums.
Delhi's previous biggest daily jump of 28,395 cases was recorded on April 20 last year.
Delhi CM Kejriwal asked people to be responsible and assured them that the govt has made all preparations and there are enough hospital beds.
"The hospital admissions in the city have become stagnant, which is a good sign. The positivity rate keeps on changing, but the main factor is hospital admissions," Jain added.
The total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 12,72,073 the ministry data showed.
While it has long been known by health officials and experts alike that the Omicron variant is not as deadly as its predecessor, it has led to some deaths in the UK, Australia, the US, and India.
There were 800 containment zones in the national capital on Dec 30, 2020. According to the latest official figures, the number rose to 23,997 by mid-January.
Biden acknowledged that, “I know we’re all frustrated as we enter this new year” as virus cases reach new heights. But he insisted that it remains “a pandemic of the unvaccinated.”
Earlier, Hyderabad-based Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer had claimed that its COVID vaccine Covaxin can neutralise both Delta and Omicron variants of coronavirus.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra continues to record the maximum Omicron cases followed by Rajasthan, Delhi, Karnataka, and Kerala. Also, several states have imposed restrictions and night curfew, to curb the spread of the infection.
"Actress Sulagna Panigrahi who is an integral part of the TV show 'Vidrohi' has tested positive for COVID-19. As soon as the symptoms were detected, she received medical help and has quarantined herself. Immediately thereupon the entire cast and crew were isolated and tested," producer of the show said.
The meeting was being held in the wake of steep rise in COVID-19 cases in the wake of emergence of Omicron variant.
Under a sub-licence agreement with AstraZeneca, the Vaxzevria vaccine is manufactured and supplied by the Serum Institute of India under the name Covishield.
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The vaccination drive for teenagers was started on January 3 in India.
An official from IITH told IANS that the online classes, which were being conducted since last week, have been suspended till further notice.
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