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Ecuador confirms first 5 cases of Omicron subvariant BA.2
Quito : Ecuador identified its first five cases of the BA.2 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in the city of Guayaquil, the Ministry of Public Health announced.In a statement, the Ministry said that it was notified of the cases…
Global Covid caseload tops 463.6 mn
Washington : The global coronavirus caseload has topped 463.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.05 million and vaccinations to over 10.73 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Thursday…
Global Covid-19 cases on rise again despite reduced testing: WHO
Geneva : The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a global spike in Covid-19 cases, despite reduced testing and several weeks of declining infections.WHO said cases are especially on the rise in parts of Asia, urging…
German govt approves procurement of Covid-19 vaccines until 2029
Berlin : The German government has approved contracts worth $3.15 billion for the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines until 2029.The contracts with five companies grant long-term access to production capacities in the event that the Covid-19…
Global Covid caseload tops 461.4 mn
Washington : The global coronavirus caseload has topped 461.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.05 million and vaccinations to over 10.71 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Tuesday…
Cases surge in Australian states amid Omicron new sub-variant concern
Sydney : Daily Covid-19 infections in several Australian states witnessed a big spike on Wednesday as the new BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in the country.The state of New South Wales (NSW) recorded 30,402 new cases on…
Brazil confirms first two cases of Deltacron coronavirus variant
Brasilia : Brazil has confirmed two cases of infection with the new Deltacron variant of the coronavirus, which combines genetic characteristics of the Delta and Omicron variants, Brazilian Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga said.The World…
Every fourth kid with SARS-CoV-2 at risk of long Covid: Study
New Delhi : Over 25 per cent children and adolescents infected with SARS-CoV-2 are likely to suffer long-Covid symptoms, according to a study not peer-reviewed yet.The study led by an international team of researchers from the US, Mexico…
Pfizer submits data to US FDA for 2nd Covid booster in older adults
New York : US drug maker Pfizer has announced that it has submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use authorisation (EUA) of an additional booster dose for adults 65 years of age and older who…
Corbevax vax to cost Rs 990 in market, Rs 145 for govt
New Delhi : Biological E produced Corbevax vaccine shot for children between 12 to 14 age group will cost Rs 990 in the private market including all taxes and Rs 145 at government hospitals and facilities.India on Wednesday expanded its…