Topic: COVID-19
Karnataka to conduct RT PCR test of passengers arriving from Omicron-affected countries
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said passengers found positive will stay near the airport, and announced mandatory home quarantine for all arrivals from these countries.
Maharashtra to fine organisations Rs 50,000 for violating Covid norms
In Mumbai, passengers arriving from South Africa will be quarantined and their samples will be sent for genome sequencing.
Bangladesh suspends travel from South Africa as Omicron threat looms
Calling the new Covid variant 'extremely aggressive', Bangladesh's Health Minister Zahid Maleque said they are strengthening screening procedures at all airports and ports.
Two cases of Omicron variant detected in UK, patients in self-isolation
The patients were found in Chelmsford and Nottingham. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the two cases are linked.
Delhi L-G asks hospitals to prepare to deal with any emergency as concerns grow over Omicron
Delhi Disaster Management Authority is likely to take a call on RT-PCR testing of international passengers and quarantining arrivals from countries where the variant has been found.
Amid Omicron threat, PM Modi says ‘monitor international arrivals, focus on at-risk countries’
PM Modi was briefed on the Covid situation, especially the Omicron variant that has been spreading in southern Africa. He asked for a review of plans to ease international travel.
Omicron variant reminds the world that Covid pandemic is far from over
With escalating infections, restrictions and a new mutation, the battle against Covid has suffered a setback. A taste of deja vu is evident as the week comes to an end.
UK, EU to ban flights from southern African countries amid concerns over new Covid variant
South Africa hit back at UK's move, saying it was taken 'too hastily'. The new variant of the virus has the most mutations of any strain yet identified.
What’s the new Covid variant in South Africa, and why it’s of ‘serious’ concern even in India
The new variant, B.1.1.529, seems to be dominating all infections in South Africa in less than two weeks. No cases in India yet, but scientists and Union health secy have raised alarm.
Delhi govt to hold meet on threat of new Covid variant from African countries
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that experts have been asked to make a presentation to the DDMA Monday to suggest steps that should be taken.
Peng Shuai saga shows Communist Party doesn’t want US-style #MeToo movement in China
Peng, a former Wimbledon champion, has disappeared since she penned a social media post accusing former Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual misconduct.
Bezos, Branson & Musk — Are billionaires popularising space travel or just on an ego trip?
Jeff Bezos will travel to the edge of space in his New Shepard aircraft — more than a week after billionaire Richard Branson defeated him in a fast developing space race.