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Up To 70% Of Those Under 19 Globally Susceptible To Covid: Study
Fifty to 70 per cent "children" below 19 years globally were susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 infection by the end of 2021 and before the Omicron wave, showing a need for more effective vaccines and better vaccination coverage, according to a study.
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New Omicron Sub-Variant In Delhi 20-30% More Infectious: Covid Panel Head
The strains of Omicron circulating in Delhi is more infectious than the base strain that surfaced in January this year and along with it, the effectiveness of the vaccines currently available has dropped 20 to 30 per cent,
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Covaxin Booster Enhances Efficacy Against Delta, Omicron Variants: Study
The administration of Covaxin as a booster dose enhances vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19's Delta variant and gives protection against Omicron variants BA.1.1 and BA.2, a study by ICMR and Bharat Biotech has found.
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New Rules For Foreign Arrivals: No RT-PCR Test For Flight, No Quarantine
The government on Thursday revised guidelines for international arrivals, removing the category of 'at risk' countries - introduced when the Omicron Covid variant emerged - and also recommending self-monitoring of 14 days for symptoms.
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Omicron Generated Antibodies Effective Against All Variants Of Concern: Top Medical Body Study
The latest study conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows that antibodies generated by Omicron, a COVID-19 strain, are not only effective against it but also other variants of concern (VOCs) including Delta.
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Immune Response By Omicron Effectively Neutralises Delta Variant: Medical Body ICMR Study
An ICMR study has demonstrated that individuals infected with Omicron have significant immune response which could neutralise not only the Omicron, but also other variants of concern, including the most prevalent Delta variant.
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Covid Vaccine Booster Gives Effective Antibody Protection Against Omicron: Study
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine increases the level of antibodies that can effectively neutralise the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.
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WHO Issues Video Appeal Asking People To Not Take Omicron Lightly
The WHO said there is a possibility of further mutations in the virus which can “jeopardize the effectiveness" of current tools available to fight it
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Fourth Covid Vaccine "Partially" Effective Against Omicron: Study
Fourth doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against Covid-19 are only "partially" effective for the Omicron variant of the virus, the authors of an Israeli trial said Monday.
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Covaxin-Maker Says Booster Shot Over 90% Effective Against Omicron, Delta Variant
Bharat Biotech today said that trials have indicated that a booster shot of Covaxin neutralises the Delta and Omicron variants of Covid.
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Will Omicron Have Mild Or Severe Effect On World Economy?
After limping its way back from the Covid pandemic last year, the global economic recovery has been rattled by the Omicron variant's rapid rise.
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Delhi AIIMS Revises Action Plan For Outpatient Services. Details Here
In view of rising cases of COVID-19, the AIIMS on Friday suspended routine inpatient non-emergency admissions and all routine procedures or non-essential surgeries with immediate effect while initiating the process to convert the Trauma Centre into a
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Booster Can Boost Effectiveness Against Omicron To 88%, UK Studies Show
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can provide up to 88 per cent protection against hospitalisation from infection by the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to early results from studies conducted in the UK.
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No Tokens To Be Issued In Kolkata Metro To Contain Spread Of Covid
In a bid to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kolkata Metro has temporarily suspended the issuance of tokens with effect from January 3, Monday till further notice.
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Omicron's Effect On Children: New Data On Hospitalisations, Severity
New pediatric Covid hospitalizations have hit a record-high in the United States, as children are increasingly swept up in Omicron's lightning spread.
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Up To 70% Of Those Under 19 Globally Susceptible To Covid: Study
Fifty to 70 per cent "children" below 19 years globally were susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 infection by the end of 2021 and before the Omicron wave, showing a need for more effective vaccines and better vaccination coverage, according to a study.
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New Omicron Sub-Variant In Delhi 20-30% More Infectious: Covid Panel Head
The strains of Omicron circulating in Delhi is more infectious than the base strain that surfaced in January this year and along with it, the effectiveness of the vaccines currently available has dropped 20 to 30 per cent,
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Covaxin Booster Enhances Efficacy Against Delta, Omicron Variants: Study
The administration of Covaxin as a booster dose enhances vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19's Delta variant and gives protection against Omicron variants BA.1.1 and BA.2, a study by ICMR and Bharat Biotech has found.
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New Rules For Foreign Arrivals: No RT-PCR Test For Flight, No Quarantine
The government on Thursday revised guidelines for international arrivals, removing the category of 'at risk' countries - introduced when the Omicron Covid variant emerged - and also recommending self-monitoring of 14 days for symptoms.
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Omicron Generated Antibodies Effective Against All Variants Of Concern: Top Medical Body Study
The latest study conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows that antibodies generated by Omicron, a COVID-19 strain, are not only effective against it but also other variants of concern (VOCs) including Delta.
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Immune Response By Omicron Effectively Neutralises Delta Variant: Medical Body ICMR Study
An ICMR study has demonstrated that individuals infected with Omicron have significant immune response which could neutralise not only the Omicron, but also other variants of concern, including the most prevalent Delta variant.
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Covid Vaccine Booster Gives Effective Antibody Protection Against Omicron: Study
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine increases the level of antibodies that can effectively neutralise the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.
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WHO Issues Video Appeal Asking People To Not Take Omicron Lightly
The WHO said there is a possibility of further mutations in the virus which can “jeopardize the effectiveness" of current tools available to fight it
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Fourth Covid Vaccine "Partially" Effective Against Omicron: Study
Fourth doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against Covid-19 are only "partially" effective for the Omicron variant of the virus, the authors of an Israeli trial said Monday.
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Covaxin-Maker Says Booster Shot Over 90% Effective Against Omicron, Delta Variant
Bharat Biotech today said that trials have indicated that a booster shot of Covaxin neutralises the Delta and Omicron variants of Covid.
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Will Omicron Have Mild Or Severe Effect On World Economy?
After limping its way back from the Covid pandemic last year, the global economic recovery has been rattled by the Omicron variant's rapid rise.
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Delhi AIIMS Revises Action Plan For Outpatient Services. Details Here
In view of rising cases of COVID-19, the AIIMS on Friday suspended routine inpatient non-emergency admissions and all routine procedures or non-essential surgeries with immediate effect while initiating the process to convert the Trauma Centre into a
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Booster Can Boost Effectiveness Against Omicron To 88%, UK Studies Show
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can provide up to 88 per cent protection against hospitalisation from infection by the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to early results from studies conducted in the UK.
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No Tokens To Be Issued In Kolkata Metro To Contain Spread Of Covid
In a bid to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kolkata Metro has temporarily suspended the issuance of tokens with effect from January 3, Monday till further notice.
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Omicron's Effect On Children: New Data On Hospitalisations, Severity
New pediatric Covid hospitalizations have hit a record-high in the United States, as children are increasingly swept up in Omicron's lightning spread.
