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First case of new coronavirus variant detected in India
By Chennaivision on May 23, 2022
The INSACOG has confirmed the presence of the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-variants of the coronavirus in India — one case in Tamil Nadu and another in Telangana. BA.4 and BA.5 are sub-variants of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant of the virus. In a statement on Sunday, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) said a 19-year-old woman in Tamil Nadu has… Continue reading "First case of new coronavirus variant detected in India"
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1,892 fresh Omicron cases reported in India
By Chennaivision on January 4, 2022
A total of 1,892 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected across 23 states and Union Territories so far, out of which 766 have recovered or migrated, according to the Union health ministry’s data updated on Tuesday. Maharashtra has recorded the maximum number of 568 cases, followed by Delhi (382), Kerala (185), Rajasthan (174), Gujarat (152), and Tamil Nadu (121).… Continue reading "1,892 fresh Omicron cases reported in India"
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India logs 653 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus
By Chennaivision on December 28, 2021
India has logged 653 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus across 21 states and UTs so far out of which 186 people have recovered or migrated, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of 167 cases followed by Delhi at 165, Kerala 57, Telangana 55, Gujarat 49 and Rajasthan 46. With… Continue reading "India logs 653 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus"
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Omicron: Several states announce night curfew
By Chennaivision on December 27, 2021
As India witnesses an uptick of coronavirus cases, several states imposed a night curfew to keep a check on the spread of the virulent disease. On Sunday, 31 new cases of the Omicron variant were reported from Maharashtra, while Kerala reported 19 more cases. Telangana, Chandigarh and Haryana reported three, two and one Omicron cases, respectively. Also, Madhya Pradesh and… Continue reading "Omicron: Several states announce night curfew"
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India reports a total of 415 Omicron cases, 115 recovered
By Chennaivision on December 25, 2021
India has reported a total of 415 Omicron cases, the Health Ministry said this morning. At least 115 have recovered, it said. Maharashtra has the highest number of Omicron infection with 108, followed by Delhi with 79. Gujarat has 43 cases and Telangana 38. Kerala has a total of 37 Omicron cases, followed by Tamil Nadu with 34. No state… Continue reading "India reports a total of 415 Omicron cases, 115 recovered"
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Omicron cases in India rises to 213
By Chennaivision on December 22, 2021
The number of cases of fast-spreading strain Omicron has risen to 213 in India, with Delhi and Maharashtra reporting most number of infections. The Centre has asked states to activate “war rooms” and bring back curbs to contain its spread. Apart from Delhi (57 cases) and Maharashtra (54 cases), the fast-spreading Omicron strain has seen a rise in the southern… Continue reading "Omicron cases in India rises to 213"
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Omicron strain of coronavirus crosses 200-mark in India
By Chennaivision on December 21, 2021
The number of cases of Covid’s fast-spreading strain Omicron has crossed the 200-mark in India, the Union Health Ministry said today. Out of them them, 77 patients have recovered or migrated, the ministry added. Maharashtra and Delhi have reported the highest number of cases of the new variant — 54. They are followed by Telangana (20 cases), Karnataka (19), Rajasthan… Continue reading "Omicron strain of coronavirus crosses 200-mark in India"
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Number of Omicron patients in India increases to 38
By Chennaivision on December 13, 2021
The number of Omicron patients in India ticked up to 38 as five fresh cases surfaced — one each in Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala. For Andhra Pradesh and Chandigarh, these were the first cases. Meanwhile, World Health Organization has said that the Omicron coronavirus variant is more transmissible than the Delta strain and reduces vaccine efficacy but… Continue reading "Number of Omicron patients in India increases to 38"
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Hospitals in TN asked to be ready in case there is a surge in cases due to omicron variant
By Chennaivision on December 6, 2021

As they are awaiting the results of genomic sequencing to samples to find out if the international passengers who were tested positive for COVID are carrying the Omicron variant, the government hospitals across the State have been instructed to ensure that they had the necessary infrastructure if there is a surge in cases triggered by the new variant. However, authorities… Continue reading "Hospitals in TN asked to be ready in case there is a surge in cases due to omicron variant"
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Karnataka Chief Minister to hold high-level meeting after two persons test Omicron positive
By Chennaivision on December 3, 2021

With two cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus detected in Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai on Thursday said he will discuss the matter in a high-level meeting in Bengaluru on Friday and take the next course of action. “We are holding a meeting on Friday with all details and will come out with new SoPs (standard operating procedure). We… Continue reading "Karnataka Chief Minister to hold high-level meeting after two persons test Omicron positive"

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