There's a prevalent rumour suggesting that children don't need to get vaccinated against COVID 19 as it doesn't harm them severely. However, this isn't true. Let's probe into this and do a fact check to know more. Here's what medical experts have to say about this.
The cloud of uncertainity over Prabhas starrer Radhe Shyam release has cleared and the anticipated movie has been postponed due to the spike in COVID-19 cases and the lingering threat of Omicron variant.
Stringent measures to stem outbreaks are common in China, which still maintains a policy of stamping out every COVID case long after many other countries have opted to try to live with the virus.
The total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 2,14,004 the ministry data showed today.
The four most common symptoms of the omicron variant are cough, fatigue, congestion and runny nose, according to a CDC analysis of the first 43 cases investigated in the US. In some cases, vomiting has also been reported as a symptom among those with the variant, the report said.
"I expect that the Covid-19 pandemic will turn into seasonal epidemics, like flu. I should say that the current situation looks pretty much like the 1960s, when the Hong Kong flu epidemic had very serious effects, when many people were seriously ill.," experts claim.
As super-contagious omicron variant rages across US, new COVID cases per day have more than tripled over past 2 weeks, reaching a record-shattering average of 4,80,000.
Joe Biden emphasized that vaccines, booster shots and therapeutic drugs have lessened the danger for overwhelming majority of Americans who are fully vaccinated.
Over 2,135 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected across 24 states and UTs out of which, 828 have recovered or migrated, according to the Union health ministry data.
Night curfew will be imposed in the state from January 6, from 10 pm to 6 am. The government has also said that all districts upon crossing 1,000 Covid cases will have to shut down cinema halls, gyms, spas and banquet halls.
Cinema, halls, pubs, bars and restaurants will operate at 50% capacity. For wedding functions, 200 people are allowed if organized in open spaces, and 100 if organized in closed spaces.
Not just yoga and pranayam, you can even make your immune system strong by having certain food items. One amongst those is winter fruit ber also known as jujube. Know the importance of the sweet and tarty fruit in increasing immunity amid increasing COVID cases in the country.
Janata Darbar has also been called off after 6 people who came to attend it tested positive for Covid-19.
The postponement of films will have a domino effect on the theatrical calendar of 2022, according to trade analysts. Moreover, the third wave, which will last till February-March, will result in the postponement of more films.
Out of the fresh cases, 9,665 were asymptomatic. The recovery rate stands at 92% in Mumbai, as per Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
The decision has been taken in view of a significant spike in Covid cases in Mumbai and Delhi.
Chhattisgarh on Monday had recorded 698 fresh coronavirus positive cases, taking the overall tally to 10,09,454.
A new variant of coronavirus named IHU has been reported by researchers at institute IHU Mediterranee Infection in at least 12 cases. However, the researchers noted that it is too early to speculate on how this variant behaves as far as infection and protection from vaccines are concerned.
The diagnosis of new daily Covid cases has affected every aspect of life in the country pushing further peoples' new year plans, delaying in reopening of schools, cancellation of flights among other chaos.
The variant has been reported by researchers at institute IHU Mediterranee Infection in at least 12 cases, and has been linked to travel to African country Cameroon.
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