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Topic: COVID-19

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a viral disease that turned into a pandemic in early 2020. The first known case was recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Coronavirus has multiple variants such as Delta and Omicron, and its most common symptoms are fever, chills and sore throat.

The virus spreads through liquid particles when the infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes – it has a high multiplication rate. Therefore, the world had taken measures to quarantine or isolate those infected. While the disease can be mild and recoverable, those older or with underlying medical conditions are more likely to be adversely affected. The disease caused according to WHO estimates 3 million deaths in 2020.

Karnataka to conduct RT PCR test of passengers arriving from Omicron-affected countries

ANI -
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

PTI -
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

PTI -
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

PTI -
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

PTI -
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’

PTI -
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

John Follain -
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

Kevin Whitelaw -
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

Mohana Basu -
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

PTI -
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.
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