Kerala reports first case of Omicron variant of COVID

Dec 12, 2021

Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 12 : Kerala reported the first case of Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Kochi, said state Health Minister Veena George.

US President Biden likely infected with BA5 Covid variant

Jul 24, 2022

Washington [US], July 24 : US President Joe Biden who is suffering from COVID 19 is likely infected by highly contagious Omicron subvariant BA.5.

US expert expresses concern that Omicron COVID strain might spread widely

Nov 28, 2021

Washington [US], November 28 : A top US health expert has said that the Omicron strain of the COVID-19 is likely to spread widely.

Study on 2 booster candidates to anticipate omicron-like mutations: Moderna

Nov 27, 2021

Washington [US], November 27 : US-based pharmaceutical company is studying two booster candidates designed to anticipate mutations similar to the Omicron COVID-19 variant.

Maharashtra govt issues new guidelines for air travel in view of COVID-19 variant Omicron

Nov 30, 2021

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 1 : Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued stringent guidelines for air travel in view of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron.

Canada's COVID-19 cases continue to soar

Dec 19, 2021

Ottawa [Canada], December 19 (ANI/Xinhua): COVID-19 cases are continuing to soar across Canada fueled by the Omicron variant, with confirmation of 7,566 new cases...