As many as 125 passengers among 179 who had boarded a flight from Italy and landed in the International airport in Amritsar tested positive for COVID, sending waves of panic across the airport.
Tag: COVID-19
WHO head warns that Omicron may be less severe but not mild
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the Covid’s Omicron strain may be less severe as compared to Delta, but should not be classified as mild.
Amid Omicron fear, Grammys postponed for this year
Just weeks ahead of the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, the organisers have postponed the event for this year, fearing risks of Omicron spread.
WHO still recommending 14-day COVID quarantine: Report
Breaking News: The World Health Organisation (WHO) still recommends a 14-day quarantine, an official from the organisation told a press briefing.
New COVID strain IHU has more mutations than Omicron
France has detected a COVID variant named IHU, which scientists said that it has more mutations than the Omicron variant.
Amid COVID surge, Delhi imposes curfew on Saturdays, Sundays
As India’s national capital continues to witness rise in COVID-19 cases, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia imposed weekend curfew; ie on Saturdays and Sundays, to arrest the spread of the transmission.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal self-isolates after testing positive for COVID
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has isolated himself in home after testing positive for COVID-19.
Delhi, Maharashtra impose fresh curbs on hotels, restaurants after COVID spike
Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across India, along with the rising detection of the Omicron variant, Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, among other states, have imposed fresh restrictions on hotels, restaurants, bars, banquets and conference halls.
India begins vaccination for 15-18-year-olds from today
India News: Vaccinations kicked off for teens in the 15 to 18 age group from today across India amid a surge of Covid-19 cases in multiple cities. India begins COVID-19 vaccination drive for teenagers.
India sees Omicron tally crossing 1,000 mark
India witnessed its Omicron tally breaching the 1,000 mark for the first time, just two days ahead of the new year. Breaking News
