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Genomic surveillance has now identified and confirmed Nigeria's first cases of the B.1.1.529 SARS-CoV-2 lineage, says official.
Published 01 Dec, 2021 01:50pm
More than 200 cases of Omicron have been found in well over a dozen countries, none have so far been detected in the US.
Published 01 Dec, 2021 01:09pm
Azad Jammu and Kashmir has not reported any new case.
Published 01 Dec, 2021 12:25pm
The province's caseload has risen to 443,185 while the death toll has reached 13,027.
Published 01 Dec, 2021 12:19pm
There are 14,163 active cases in the country, of which 896 are in critical condition.
Published 01 Dec, 2021 12:15pm
The province's tally of infections has risen to 180,075 while the total number of fatalities has reached 5,846.
Updated 01 Dec, 2021 12:00pm
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Published 01 Dec, 2021 10:10am
Says bans could ultimately dissuade countries from sharing data about the evolving virus.
Published 01 Dec, 2021 09:15am
They will need to isolate themselves until they get the results of their test, says minister.
Published 01 Dec, 2021 08:15am
Molnupiravir, already authorised in Britain, has been shown to reduce the rate of hospitalisations and deaths.
Published 01 Dec, 2021 07:15am
Published 30 Nov, 2021 11:55pm
China will deliver another one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Africa and encourage Chinese companies to ...
Published 30 Nov, 2021 11:05pm
Sindh has reported 201 coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, following which the provincial tally has risen to...
Published 30 Nov, 2021 10:14pm
Authorities say those who fail to comply with directive from Jan 16 will face a recurring monthly fine of 100 euros.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 09:37pm
At least 14 people on flights from South Africa had arrived at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on Nov 26 carrying the new variant.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 08:59pm
A Covid-19 vaccine currently under development by Spanish pharmaceutical firm Hipra could be effective as a booster...
Published 30 Nov, 2021 08:17pm
“We still have more questions than answers about the effect of Omicron," says the WHO chief.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:27pm
We think it's overwhelmingly likely that the booster and getting vaccinated will give you more protection, he says.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:47pm
The confirmed cases are mild or without symptoms, although in younger age groups.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:02pm
Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:02pm
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc's antibody treatment and other similar drugs could be less effective against the new variant.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:44pm
Face masks are compulsory on transport and in shops, banks and hair salons.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:18pm
The new cases have taken the total count of infections in the Munster camp to 10.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 04:29pm
Some of the cases have no links to travel, which suggests a level of community transmission, says health secretary.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 03:21pm
The government says it would seek to limit any potential spread of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 03:21pm
All samples that test positive for Covid-19 are to be “promptly” sent for genome sequencing, health official tells meeting.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 02:41pm
“I would say probably by the end of December, we'll have a much clearer position,” says Emirates airline president.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 02:06pm
Published 30 Nov, 2021 01:30pm
Supply of life-saving drugs, test kits, gloves, PPE kits and medical equipment such as ventilators also promised.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 01:00pm
The comments have sparked fresh worry in financial markets about the pandemic's trajectory.
Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:32pm
