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TopicCoronavirus

Topic: Coronavirus

Gold steady as traders weigh record US stocks, Omicron risks

The S&P 500 notched its 69th record close this year, led by the energy and technology sectors, though volumes were lower than average.

TMC MP Derek O’ Brien tests positive for Covid, self-isolates at home

O’ Brien said he has moderate symptoms and requested those who came in contact with him in the last three days and showing symptoms to seek medical advice.

Govt panel recommends emergency use nod for Covovax, Corbevax

The govt panel also called for granting nod to manufacture and market anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir for restricted emergency use for treatment of adult patients.

India registers 653 new Omicron cases, Maharashtra logs maximum number of infections

Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of 167 cases followed by Delhi at 165, Kerala 57, Telangana 55, Gujarat 49 and Rajasthan 46.

SMS alerts for 3rd dose, school IDs as proof for minors — CoWin chief on new vaccination phase

National Health Authority CEO R.S. Sharma says there is no clarity yet on which vaccine can be taken for the 3rd jab, adds that registration for children will begin 1 January.

Impose local curbs, restrictions during festive season if needed, Modi govt tells states, UTs

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the growth trajectory of cases has been very steep in countries with Omicron infections and asked states and UTs not to let the guard down.

Coronavirus can persist for months after traversing entire body: Study

The coronavirus that causes Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, can spread within days from the airways to the heart, brain and almost every organ system in the body, where it may persist for months, a study found.

Covid vaccination must for work passes, residency permits in Singapore from February next year

The new order will not apply to children aged below 12 and those who are medically ineligible for vaccination.

Delhi govt announces night curfew from Monday amid surge in Covid cases

Night curfew will commence from 11pm and last till 5am, sources said. Delhi reported 290 fresh cases Sunday while the positivity rate rose to 0.55%, according to health dept data.

Has Omicron reached its peak? Perhaps not — it might be the last Covid variant of concern

Covid might very likely be mild as some past exposure creates immunity that reduces the likelihood of hospitalisation and death.

On Camera

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.