Tag: Omicron

The PM directed the officials to ensure that the health systems in the states, beginning from the district level, are strengthened to meet any challenge posed by the new variant. It is important for states to ensure that the oxygen supply equipments are installed and fully functional, he said.

Two days after detection of first Omicron cases, Odisha reported 2 more cases of the new Covid variant on Thursday (Dec 23).

Hundreds of resident doctors at Cuttack’s SCB Medical College and Hospital launched a protest in front of the hospital premises on Thursday (Dec 23) demanding NEET PG counseling in the state. This comes amid the ongoing protests launched by resident doctors across the country seeking the government to pay heed to their demands.

The study analysed blood samples taken from individuals infected with Covid-19; those who had been vaccinated with a two-dose schedule and a third dose booster; and those who had reported previous infection from other Covid-19 variants of concern. The study included samples from 41 individuals who had received three doses of Vaxzevria.

Omicron Threat: Key Developments From Around The World.

Amidst the threat of ‘Omicron’ variant of Covid-19 in the state, the Odisha Health Services Director, Bijay Mohapatra on Thursday informed about the steps taken by the state government to tackle the spread.

Amidst the threat of a third wave due to the spread of the new Covid-19 variant ‘Omicron’ in the country, as many as nine students of a residential school in Deogarh tested positive for the virus on Wednesday (Dec 22).

The estimates suggest that Omicron cases have, on average, a 15-20 per cent reduced risk of any hospitalisation and an approximately 40-45 per cent reduced risk of a hospitalisation resulting in a stay of one or more nights.

NEET PG Counseling: Doctors Intensify Protest, Conduct Candle March On Road In Delhi

Amidst the threat of a third wave of Covid-19 owing to the detection of new variant ‘Omicron’, Odisha Health Services Director, Bijay Mohapatra on Wednesday (Dec 22) explained the parameters to be followed to impose containment and restrictions.

India recorded 7,495 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of cases to 3,47,65,976, while the active cases increased to 78,291.

A study published in the journal The Lancet on Monday showed that the protection offered by the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, named Covishield in India, declines after three months of receiving two doses.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that 2022 must be the year we end the pandemic.

Doctors Up The Ante To Expedite Process Of NEET PG Counselling, Threaten To Continue Protest Amidst Omicron Scare In Delhi

The states have been advised that the main elements of the framework to be used should be based on the test positivity rate of 10 per cent or more in the last one week and on bed occupancy of 40 per cent or more on oxygen supported or ICU beds.