covid omicron variant

It is currently being investigated if current vaccines can work against the Omicron variantCOVID-19 Omicron variant: The worries over the Omicron variant of coronavirus are mounting, and so are the cases around the world. Accordingly,…

The Omicron variant has emerged as a ‘variant of concern’ following its detection in southern Africa late last month. (File/Reuters)The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) called for a higher pace of vaccination amid a…

There are other theories that the variant evolved from an animal host. (Representative image)The coronavirus’ Omicron variant that has now been detected in over 30 countries has prompted fears it could significantly undermine the…

Looking at the previous lineages — the Alpha, the Beta — the mutations accumulated over time, Moyo said. (Representative image)The pace at which the coronavirus’ Omicron variant accumulated its unusual pattern of mutations is cause for…

The driver’s details have since been shared with the state health department. (File)Nearly a week after a 32-year-old man from Dombvli with travel history from South Africa tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in India on November 24,…

Timely detection of the variant is, as a result, key to checking its spread. (File)The coronavirus’ Omicron variant has emerged as a big threat with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday assessing a “very high” global risk.…

Mylab did not see any impact on its RT-PCR (PathoDetect), rapid antigen (PathoCatch) and self-testing kits (CoviSelf).Mylab Discovery Solutions, which manufactures Covid-19 diagnostic kits, has said the new Omicron variant will have no…

The passenger is asymptomatic and had quarantined himself at home. (File)A resident of Dombivli in Mumbai, who returned from South Africa on November 24, tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival. However, health officials are still to…