As India witnesses the third Covid wave, infections are mild, but the concern around which is building is that a large number of doctors are falling to the highly contagious disease. Let's take a look at state-wise data where more doctors are testing positive.
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has led to a surge in cases across the country. Know what does asymptomatic mean and if asymptomatic carriers can transmit the omicron variant of Covid-19 to others?
As per the health bulletin, 797 Omicron cases have been reported in Maharashtra so far including 330 recoveries.
The restrictions were imposed in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ambala, Panchkula and Sonipat from Jan 2 to 12.
The four most common symptoms of the Omicron variant are cough, fatigue, congestion and runny nose, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis. In addition to these, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) has shared five warning signs of Omicron.
The entry was resumed last November after being remained suspended for 20 months because of COVID.
The total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 2,85,401 the health ministry data showed.
The attempt at a back-to-normal show had been scheduled for Jan 31 at the newly renamed Crypto.com Arena with a live audience and performances, but no new date is on the books.
As per an order dated Jan 4, the govt has directed to increase COVID beds capacity in its 9 hospitals from existing 3,316 to 4,350.
With the rise in COVID-19 cases, India on Wednesday reported its first death linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant in Rajasthan. Maharashtra continues to record the maximum number of Omicron cases, followed by Delhi, Kerala. Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
For the ninth consecutive day, the state reported a massive spike in Covid infections and suspect cases, whose samples have been sent for genome sequencing.
Bharat Biotech in a Twitter post said that no paracetamol or painkillers are recommended after being vaccinated with Covaxin.
COVID-19 updates: According to research, the omicron variant has the ability to spread rapidly and even avoids vaccine-induced immunity. Thus, people who contract the virus should isolate themselves immediately for the safety of others.
143 have tested positive for coronavirus in addition to 66 other travellers already diagnosed with the infection.
The death reported from Udaipur was "technically" related to Omicron, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said at a press conference on Wednesday.
Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech, on Wednesday, said that no paracetamol or pain killers are recommended for children after being vaccinated with COVAXIN. The parents of children under the 15-18 age group were concerned about the post-vaccine side effects. In case you are one of those, here is everything you should know.
DCGI has approved molnupiravir for the treatment of adult patients with Covid-19 who have high risk of progression of the disease including hospitalisation or death.
Government scientists have been checking to make sure the rapid tests still work as each new variant comes along. And this week, the Food and Drug Administration said preliminary research indicates they detect omicron, but may have reduced sensitivity.
People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.
Several studies from South Africa, the US and the UK have shown that the infections caused by the highly transmissible variant are generally mild, with less hospitalisation required.
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