Mumbai, Delhi, Guj report big spike in new Covid cases

Mumbai, Delhi and Gujarat on Wednesday recorded a big spike in fresh COVID-19 cases--their highest since the May-June period -- while Punjab reported the first case of the Omicron variant to take......

Omicron has high potential of evading immune system: INSACOG

There is now clear experimental and clinical data supporting very high immune escape potential of Omicron, but initial estimates show the severity of illness being lower than what was seen in......

Omicron: States told to step up testing; curbs extended till Dec 31

Amid mounting concerns over the potentially more contagious coronavirus variant Omicron spreading to many countries, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan held a review meeting with states and......

Omicron variant not detected in India yet: Govt

No case of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus has been detected in India yet, a senior government official said on Monday. IMAGE: A healthcare worker collects a swab from a passenger for a PCR......