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Cases Of Omicron Variants BA4 and BA5 Detected In Tamil Nadu: Minister
New Omicron variants BA4 and BA5 were detected from the samples collected in Tamil Nadu and the results from a lab in Hyderabad have revealed it, Tamil Nadu's minister for health Ma Subramanian said on Sunday.
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India Detects Its First Cases Of New Omicron Sub-Variants
The INSACOG has confirmed the presence of the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-variants of the coronavirus in India -- one case in Tamil Nadu and another in Telangana.
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Nearly 80-85% Covid Cases In Tamil Nadu Of Omicron Variant: Minister
Nearly 80-85% of Covid cases reported in Tamil Nadu were people who had 'S' gene drop in their samples, indicating contraction of Omicron variant while remaining 15-20% was Delta variant, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Sunday.
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No New Year Events On Beaches Across Tamil Nadu Amid Omicron Scare
Celebrations on the eve of new year is banned on beaches across Tamil Nadu, a top police official of the State on Wednesday. People are advised against congregating in public places and those driving vehicles after consuming alcohol would be arrested
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Containment Zone Back In Chennai As Tamil Nadu Omicron Cases Rise To 45
With the National Institute of Virology confirming 11 more cases of Omicron in Tamil Nadu, thus taking the total number to 45, State Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Wednesday said there was no need to panic.
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7-Day Quarantine In Tamil Nadu From Today For All International Arrivals
With the spread of Omicron raising alarm bells across the nation, Tamil Nadu has mandated week-long home quarantine for all international passengers landing in the state starting today.
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33 New Omicron Cases In Tamil Nadu, All Except 2 Were Fully Vaccinated
Thirty-three cases of the fast-spreading Omicron strain have been reported in Tamil Nadu, taking the state's tally to 34. All of them, except two children, are fully vaccinated, the government said.
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28 Returnees Test Covid Positive In Tamil Nadu, Omicron Variant Suspected
As many as 28 people who arrived from both 'high-risk' and 'non-risk' countries till date have tested Covid-19 positive along with S-gene drop, raising the suspicion of being infected by Omicron, Tamil Nadu Minister Ma Subramanian said on Friday.
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18 From Abroad Covid Positive In Tamil Nadu, Genome Test Results Awaited
The number of people who tested Covid-19 positive on arrival to Tamil Nadu from overseas has increased, with 18 passengers from "at-risk" and "non-risk" countries having tested positive for the Delta variant, said Tamil Nadu Health Minister.
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Tamil Nadu Health Department Urges Colleges To Allow Only Vaccinated Students In Campus
The Health Department in Tamil Nadu on Friday urged the Higher Education Ministry in the State to allow only vaccinated students to enter the premises of universities and colleges in a bid to control the spread of virus.
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Tamil Nadu Sets Up Special Wards, Enhances Testing Amid 'Omicron' Scare
More amenities, including special wards in public sector hospitals and enhanced surveillance and testing are among the several measures taken by authorities aimed at tackling the challenge of 'Omicron', the Tamil Nadu government said on Monday.
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Omicron Alert At Chennai Airport Sees Special Screening Corridor
In compliance with the revised travel guidelines issued by the Centre and Tamil Nadu government over Omicron, Chennai Airport has created an exclusive corridor at the T4 terminal to screen arriving passengers from at-risk countries.
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Government Warns 5 States, J&K Of Rising Covid Cases Amid Omicron Fears
The government wrote to five states - Odisha, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Mizoram, and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir - to express concern over a rapid increase in daily new Covid cases and underline the danger posed by Omicron.
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Tamil Nadu's Madurai To Ban Hotel, Mall Entry For Unvaccinated People
Tamil Nadu Omicron Cases: In the wake of two cases of Omicron detected in India, Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Saturday announced that unvaccinated people would not be allowed to enter malls, shopping complexes and other public places from next week.
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Is It Omicron? 2 Passengers In Tamil Nadu Are Positive, Report Awaited
Two international air travellers, including a child, from 'at risk' nations have tested positive for COVID-19 on their arrival in Tamil Nadu early this morning. The state government, however, has denied reports that they were cases of Omicron.
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Cases Of Omicron Variants BA4 and BA5 Detected In Tamil Nadu: Minister
New Omicron variants BA4 and BA5 were detected from the samples collected in Tamil Nadu and the results from a lab in Hyderabad have revealed it, Tamil Nadu's minister for health Ma Subramanian said on Sunday.
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India Detects Its First Cases Of New Omicron Sub-Variants
The INSACOG has confirmed the presence of the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-variants of the coronavirus in India -- one case in Tamil Nadu and another in Telangana.
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Nearly 80-85% Covid Cases In Tamil Nadu Of Omicron Variant: Minister
Nearly 80-85% of Covid cases reported in Tamil Nadu were people who had 'S' gene drop in their samples, indicating contraction of Omicron variant while remaining 15-20% was Delta variant, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Sunday.
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No New Year Events On Beaches Across Tamil Nadu Amid Omicron Scare
Celebrations on the eve of new year is banned on beaches across Tamil Nadu, a top police official of the State on Wednesday. People are advised against congregating in public places and those driving vehicles after consuming alcohol would be arrested
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Containment Zone Back In Chennai As Tamil Nadu Omicron Cases Rise To 45
With the National Institute of Virology confirming 11 more cases of Omicron in Tamil Nadu, thus taking the total number to 45, State Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Wednesday said there was no need to panic.
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7-Day Quarantine In Tamil Nadu From Today For All International Arrivals
With the spread of Omicron raising alarm bells across the nation, Tamil Nadu has mandated week-long home quarantine for all international passengers landing in the state starting today.
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33 New Omicron Cases In Tamil Nadu, All Except 2 Were Fully Vaccinated
Thirty-three cases of the fast-spreading Omicron strain have been reported in Tamil Nadu, taking the state's tally to 34. All of them, except two children, are fully vaccinated, the government said.
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28 Returnees Test Covid Positive In Tamil Nadu, Omicron Variant Suspected
As many as 28 people who arrived from both 'high-risk' and 'non-risk' countries till date have tested Covid-19 positive along with S-gene drop, raising the suspicion of being infected by Omicron, Tamil Nadu Minister Ma Subramanian said on Friday.
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18 From Abroad Covid Positive In Tamil Nadu, Genome Test Results Awaited
The number of people who tested Covid-19 positive on arrival to Tamil Nadu from overseas has increased, with 18 passengers from "at-risk" and "non-risk" countries having tested positive for the Delta variant, said Tamil Nadu Health Minister.
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Tamil Nadu Health Department Urges Colleges To Allow Only Vaccinated Students In Campus
The Health Department in Tamil Nadu on Friday urged the Higher Education Ministry in the State to allow only vaccinated students to enter the premises of universities and colleges in a bid to control the spread of virus.
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Tamil Nadu Sets Up Special Wards, Enhances Testing Amid 'Omicron' Scare
More amenities, including special wards in public sector hospitals and enhanced surveillance and testing are among the several measures taken by authorities aimed at tackling the challenge of 'Omicron', the Tamil Nadu government said on Monday.
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Omicron Alert At Chennai Airport Sees Special Screening Corridor
In compliance with the revised travel guidelines issued by the Centre and Tamil Nadu government over Omicron, Chennai Airport has created an exclusive corridor at the T4 terminal to screen arriving passengers from at-risk countries.
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Government Warns 5 States, J&K Of Rising Covid Cases Amid Omicron Fears
The government wrote to five states - Odisha, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Mizoram, and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir - to express concern over a rapid increase in daily new Covid cases and underline the danger posed by Omicron.
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Tamil Nadu's Madurai To Ban Hotel, Mall Entry For Unvaccinated People
Tamil Nadu Omicron Cases: In the wake of two cases of Omicron detected in India, Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Saturday announced that unvaccinated people would not be allowed to enter malls, shopping complexes and other public places from next week.
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Is It Omicron? 2 Passengers In Tamil Nadu Are Positive, Report Awaited
Two international air travellers, including a child, from 'at risk' nations have tested positive for COVID-19 on their arrival in Tamil Nadu early this morning. The state government, however, has denied reports that they were cases of Omicron.
