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Maharashtra Reports 2 New Cases Of Omicron
Maharashtra reported two more patients infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV2 - both having a travel history to Dubai - taking the overall tally of those affected with the new strain in the state to 20, the health department said on Monday.
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Amid Omicron Scare, High 'Seropositivity' Rate Should Help India, Says Expert: Report
Observing that data on the new SARS-CoV2 variant, Omicron, is still emerging, an expert said the very high rate of 'seropositivity' should keep the country in good stead even as he emphasised on increased vaccination coverage.
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73% Population Of Odisha Has COVID-19 Antibodies: Sero-Survey
At least 73 per cent of Odisha's population and over 93 per cent of health workers have developed antibodies against SARS-CoV2, according to a recent sero-survey conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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No Evidence Of Any New Variant Of COVID-19 In India: Genome Sequencing Panel
There is no evidence of a new variant of SARS-CoV2 and presently there is no additional or public health concern regarding the Delta sub-lineages, the INSACOG, a genome sequencing consortium, has said.
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Mu, C.1.2 Variants Of COVID-19 Not Found In India So Far: Genome Sequencing Panel
India has so far not seen Mu and C.1.2, the two new variants of SARS-CoV2, and the Delta variant and its sub-lineages continue to the main Variants of Concern in the country, INSACOG, the genome sequencing consortium, has said.
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Covid Jabs May Not Provide Absolute Protection But Reduces Risk Of Death, Complications: WHO Chief Scientist
WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Thursday said even though vaccines may not be able to provide absolute protection against different variants of SARS-CoV2, it can certainly reduce the risk of death and complications.
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Delta Variant Continues To Be Dominant Across India: Government Forum
The Delta variant of SARS-CoV2 continues to be the dominant lineage for new cases across the country, while the other Variants of Concern (VoC) are at a lower rate and declining.
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Two-Thirds Of Indians Over Six Have Covid Antibodies: Sero Survey Results
Roughly two-thirds of all Indians above the age of six have, at some point, been infected with the SARS-CoV2 virus - which causes the COVID-19 disease - the government said this evening, as it announced the results of the fourth serosurvey.
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Lioness Died Of Suspected SARS-CoV2, 8 Lions Infected At Chennai Zoo
A nine-year-old lioness has died after testing positive for SARS-CoV2 at the renowned Arignar Anna Zoological Park, on the outskirts of Chennai.
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4th Covid Sero Survey This Month, Focus On Children And Rural Areas
The government will conduct a fourth national sero survey to monitor the spread of the SARS-CoV2 virus - which causes the COVID-19 disease - and prep for a potential third wave of infections, with the focus on children and rural areas
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Hyderabad Zoo Lions Have SARS-CoV2, Not Covid. No Risk To Humans: Centre
Eight Asiatic lions housed in the Hyderabad Zoo have been diagnosed with respiratory distress after contracting the SARS-COV2 virus; they have been isolated, are being treated, and are behaving normally, the centre said
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3 UK Returnees Test Positive For New Strain Of Coronavirus, Says Karnataka Minister
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Tuesday said three people in the city have tested positive for the new UK variant genome of SARS-CoV2 and necessary measures have been taken for their treatment, and to control its spread.
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Top Health Body, Firm Develop "Antisera" As Potential COVID-19 Treatment
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with a Hyderabad-based biopharmaceutical company has developed "highly purified antisera" prepared by injecting inactivated SARS-CoV2 in horses, which can be a potential treatment for COVID-19.
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Maharashtra Reports 2 New Cases Of Omicron
Maharashtra reported two more patients infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV2 - both having a travel history to Dubai - taking the overall tally of those affected with the new strain in the state to 20, the health department said on Monday.
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Amid Omicron Scare, High 'Seropositivity' Rate Should Help India, Says Expert: Report
Observing that data on the new SARS-CoV2 variant, Omicron, is still emerging, an expert said the very high rate of 'seropositivity' should keep the country in good stead even as he emphasised on increased vaccination coverage.
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73% Population Of Odisha Has COVID-19 Antibodies: Sero-Survey
At least 73 per cent of Odisha's population and over 93 per cent of health workers have developed antibodies against SARS-CoV2, according to a recent sero-survey conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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No Evidence Of Any New Variant Of COVID-19 In India: Genome Sequencing Panel
There is no evidence of a new variant of SARS-CoV2 and presently there is no additional or public health concern regarding the Delta sub-lineages, the INSACOG, a genome sequencing consortium, has said.
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Mu, C.1.2 Variants Of COVID-19 Not Found In India So Far: Genome Sequencing Panel
India has so far not seen Mu and C.1.2, the two new variants of SARS-CoV2, and the Delta variant and its sub-lineages continue to the main Variants of Concern in the country, INSACOG, the genome sequencing consortium, has said.
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Covid Jabs May Not Provide Absolute Protection But Reduces Risk Of Death, Complications: WHO Chief Scientist
WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Thursday said even though vaccines may not be able to provide absolute protection against different variants of SARS-CoV2, it can certainly reduce the risk of death and complications.
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Delta Variant Continues To Be Dominant Across India: Government Forum
The Delta variant of SARS-CoV2 continues to be the dominant lineage for new cases across the country, while the other Variants of Concern (VoC) are at a lower rate and declining.
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Two-Thirds Of Indians Over Six Have Covid Antibodies: Sero Survey Results
Roughly two-thirds of all Indians above the age of six have, at some point, been infected with the SARS-CoV2 virus - which causes the COVID-19 disease - the government said this evening, as it announced the results of the fourth serosurvey.
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Lioness Died Of Suspected SARS-CoV2, 8 Lions Infected At Chennai Zoo
A nine-year-old lioness has died after testing positive for SARS-CoV2 at the renowned Arignar Anna Zoological Park, on the outskirts of Chennai.
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4th Covid Sero Survey This Month, Focus On Children And Rural Areas
The government will conduct a fourth national sero survey to monitor the spread of the SARS-CoV2 virus - which causes the COVID-19 disease - and prep for a potential third wave of infections, with the focus on children and rural areas
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Hyderabad Zoo Lions Have SARS-CoV2, Not Covid. No Risk To Humans: Centre
Eight Asiatic lions housed in the Hyderabad Zoo have been diagnosed with respiratory distress after contracting the SARS-COV2 virus; they have been isolated, are being treated, and are behaving normally, the centre said
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3 UK Returnees Test Positive For New Strain Of Coronavirus, Says Karnataka Minister
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Tuesday said three people in the city have tested positive for the new UK variant genome of SARS-CoV2 and necessary measures have been taken for their treatment, and to control its spread.
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Top Health Body, Firm Develop "Antisera" As Potential COVID-19 Treatment
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with a Hyderabad-based biopharmaceutical company has developed "highly purified antisera" prepared by injecting inactivated SARS-CoV2 in horses, which can be a potential treatment for COVID-19.
