Omicron

Boston University scientists combined Omicron with the original virus that began in Wuhan

Official says variant BA.5 has accelerated rate of transmission, improved immune escape capability

The US, the world's worst affected country, has lost more than one million people

NIH urges people to get jabs, observe social distancing protocols

WHO chief concerned at increase in reported cases in the Americas and Africa

In addition to the fatal disease, the patient had serious underlying health conditions, including brain atrophy

New coronavirus variants are far less able to thrive in the blood of vaccinated people

The pandemic accounts for 13 per cent of all lost lives in the country last year

The development has been attributed to a combination of prior infection and vaccination against the virus

New cases are rising in 20 out of more than 240 countries and territories tracked

RAT abolished for inbound passengers; increased capacity for HBL PSL matches allowed

The result of Covid-19 tests done with my wife after showing mild symptoms came back positive, says Turkish president

Experts express concern that samples of BA 2 may not be spotted as a form of Omicron

Global health authority says measures imposed to curb its spread should be eased slowly

People with weakened immune systems can suffer from persistent Covid infections, often for months

Vaccines also continue to provide similar protection against BA.2 coronavirus variant, says official

National Covid positivity ratio falls below 10%

The study also says that the variant is 'more able' to infect vaccinated people

The BA 2 subvariant is starting to outcompete BA 1 in parts of Europe and Asia

Crucial phase of Omicron driven fifth wave has begun, say health experts

The company says some employees had altered or participated in altering patients' testing reports

Head of the global health body urges countries to work together to bring the acute phase to an end

Pandemic claims five more lives

Organisers say there were no cases among 171 athletes and team officials

BA.2 found in 40 countries, including UK, India, could spread relatively quickly

Authorities say three people died in the capital while another 12 are in a critical condition

Low-quality kits used by most health facilities give only 50% accurate results, according to health expert

Restriction to curb Covid-19 will remain in effect till 31st

Authorities hand out enforcement notices to a number of the 70-odd venues that took part in the protest

The country also recorded 239 deaths in the space of 24 hours

50% attendance will be maintained for education institutions having children under the age of 12 in Karachi, Hyderabad

Scientist warns it will take weeks before data will show severity of the latest wave driven by Omicron

Delhi's cases have fallen consistently since hitting a peak of 28,867 on Jan 13

NCOC decides to ramp up vaccination drive, increase coordination with Sindh amid rising Omicron cases

Omicron sets off alarm bells as country’s new virus cases cross 4,000 for 2nd day in a row

Says the restrictions are aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus on the directives of NCOC

125 more Covid cases surface during last 24 hours

Officials say they expect as many as three million people to take a ritual dip in the holy river on Friday

Meeting was to assess prevalence of Omicron variant of coronavirus

Dr Alvi had tested positive for novel coronavirus for the second time on January 6 which he disclosed via social media

The number of deaths per one million inhabitants was last week among the highest in the world

WHO warns repeated vaccine boosters not a viable strategy

Johnson's private secretary had invited over 100 people to the party during the first Covid lockdown

Technical team says it would consider a change in vaccination composition to make the shots more effective

Hospitalisations have increased steadily since late Dec. as Omicron quickly overtook Delta as dominant strain

The protesters denounce French president's intent to 'piss off' people refusing Covid-19 shots

The health ministry also reported 285 new deaths, taking the total to 483,463

The country reported 662,000 new cases on Thursday, the fourth highest daily US total ever recorded

Authorities of various megacities bringing in restrictions in a bid to keep infections in check

New daily infections surge to 117,100; new peak likely by early February