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Fauci
Multiple Studies Show Omicron Less Severe Than Delta: Fauci

Fauci said the increased transmissibility of Omicron "might be overridden by the sheer volume of the number of cases that may be of reduced severity but could still stress our hospital system".

Containment Zone in Bhubaneswar
Covid Surge: 4 More Places In Bhubaneswar Turn Containment Zones

Today, Odisha logged 1,897 new Covid-19 cases. Khordha district, which includes Bhubaneswar, alone added 669 infections in the last 24 hours, according to the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) department.

India Records Biggest Single-Day Rise Of 495 Omicron Cases
India Records Biggest Single-Day Rise Of 495 Omicron Cases

The country reported 90,928 fresh coronavirus infections, the highest in over 200 days, that pushed its caseload to 3,51,09,286, the data stated.

Students positive for Covid-19
Odisha: 53 More Students Of Sundargarh School Test Positive For Covid, Tally Reaches 89

“The access to the school and hostel has been closed. Arrangements will be done for testing all the staff and students of the school and they will be vaccinated on a priority basis,” informed Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, Sundargarh District Collector.

Odisha Covid-19 cases
With 1,897 Covid-19 Cases In A Day, Odisha Sees Biggest Spike In 2022

Odisha had last crossed the 1000-mark in a single day with 1,041 cases on August 18, 2021, as per the data revealed by the State Information and Public Relations Department (I&PR).

Global Covid Caseload Tops 297 Million
Global Covid Caseload Tops 297 Million

The second worst hit country in terms of cases is India (35,018,358 infections and 482,551 deaths), followed by Brazil (22,328,252 infections and 619,654 deaths).

Omicron Tension: XIMB Quarters, 4 Other Places Declared Containment Zones In Bhubaneswar
Omicron Surge: XIMB Quarters, 4 Other Places Declared Containment Zones In Bhubaneswar

According to a notification issued by the BMC, Block-II, Qtr No-12  of XIMB in ward number-16 has been declared containment zone.

Union Health Ministry Confirms India's First Omicron Death In Rajasthan
Union Health Ministry Confirms India's First Omicron Death In Rajasthan

The 73-year-old man, who was found infected with Omicron in genome sequencing and who had tested negative for the infection twice, died in a Udaipur hospital on December 31, Rajasthan government officials had said.

Omicron Update
Omicron, Vaccination, COVID Updates: Top Quotes From Government

Omicron, Vaccination, COVID Updates: Top Quotes From Government

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Stricter COVID19 Curbs Announced By Odisha Amid Rising OMICRON Threat

Stricter COVID19 Curbs Announced By Odisha Amid Rising OMICRON Threat

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Omicro-Driven COVID 3rd Wave: New Curbs From January 7 In Odisha, Check Key Imp Points
Omicron-Driven COVID 3rd Wave: New Curbs In Odisha From January 7, Check Key Imp Points

The Odisha government on Wednesday announced a slew of new restrictions with a view to control the rapid surge in Covid cases, especially the highly-infectious Omicron variant of the virus, in the State. 

COVID Records Tumble!!
Pandemic Records Are Tumbling! Top COVID & OMICRON Headlines

Pandemic Records Are Tumbling! Top COVID & OMICRON Headlines

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Ensure Availability Of Covaxin If Mixed Match Policy For Booster Is Adopted: IMA
No Painkillers Or Paracetamol Recommended After Covaxin Jab: Bharat Biotech

"Through our clinical trials spanning 30,000 individuals, approximately 10-20 per cent individuals report side effects. Most of these are mild, resolve within 1-2 days, and do not require medication. Medication is only recommended only after you consult a physician," the company said.

Precaution Dose Will Be Of Same Covid Vaccine: Govt
Precaution Dose Will Be Of Same Covid Vaccine: Govt

According to the "Guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 15-18 years and precaution dose to HCWs, FLWs and 60+ population with comorbidities" issued by the health ministry recently, prioritisation and sequencing of the precaution dose for the beneficiaries would be based on the completion of nine months from the date of administration of the second dose, which is 39 weeks.

Odisha Issues New Covid Guidelines: Physical Classes In Schools Suspended, Night Curfew From 9 PM
Odisha Issues New Covid Guidelines: Physical Classes In Schools Suspended, Night Curfew From 9 PM

The SRC said the night curfew timings, which earlier used to be from 10 PM to 5 AM, has now been extended by one hour in all urban areas

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