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Will India get booster doses soon? Narendra Modi government launches study as Omicron cases surge
Himanichandna • 3 years agoThe advent of Omicron, a new mutation of the coronavirus, has sparked calls for booster doses in the country
India records 200 cases of Omicron; Maharashtra, Delhi each record 54 cases of COVID-19 variant
• 3 years agoThe ministry data updated on Tuesday also stated that India recorded 5,326 new cases of coronavirus infections, the lowest in 581 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,47,52,164
COVID-19: India’s Omicron case count at 161, says health minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Fp Staff • 3 years agoOn Monday, Kerala, Delhi and Karnataka reported four, two and five fresh cases respectively
India likely to witness Omicron peak by February-end; to be less severe than second wave, says COVID-19 supermodel panel
Himanichandna • 3 years agoMembers of the panel also added that the Omicron-driven spike in COVID-19 cases in UK is irrelevant to India as the former has low sero-positivity and uses mostly mRNA vaccines that seem to offer protection only for a short duration
IMA warns of 'massive third wave' amid Omicron threat, urges public to follow COVID-19 protocols
Fp Staff • 3 years agoThe medical body also urged the government to announce 'additional' doses of the jab for healthcare, frontline workers and immunocompromised individuals.
Omicron fuels reinfection three times more than delta variant, WHO chief scientist says kids, unvaccinated at risk
Cnnnews18 • 3 years agoDr Swaminathan pointed out that not many vaccines are available for children currently and only a handful of countries have started vaccinations for kids
Early reports suggest Omicron may be less dangerous than Delta, says Anthony Fauci
• 3 years agoUS officials have continued to urge people to get vaccinated and take precautions such as wearing masks, saying anything that helps protect against Delta will also help protect against other variants