Omicron Cases in India Live: Covid-19 Booster Vaccine Registration Live Updates, Coronavirus Lockdown, Night Curfew Guidelines, Restrictions Latest Update, Covid-19 Third Wave in India Live Updates: The morning bulletin shows that India detected 2,09,918 new Covid infections today
January 31st Omicron Variant Cases and Deaths in India Live, Covid-19 Booster Vaccine Registration Latest Update: The month of January is ending on a worst-possible not today as India saw nearly thousand Covid deaths today. The health ministry data is in and it shows the disturbing reality of the ‘mild’ Omicron variant. This is the first time in the current third wave that the country has posted such high numbers of coronavirus fatalities. During the weekend, the Covid deaths hovered around 800. At a time when the government is hailing the vaccination record, this data is a grim reminder of the unpredictable virus. The official records show that 75 per cent Indians have received both doses of Covid19 vaccine. Some health experts have also said that the vaccine protection may have played a crucial role in the lesser number of Covid-related hospitalizations and deaths.
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Omicron World Updates Live: New Zealand PM Ardern’s COVID test returns negative result
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returned a negative COVID-19 test result on Monday, but she will remain in self isolation until the end of Tuesday as per health guidelines, a government spokesman said.Ardern took a coronavirus test on Sunday after being exposed to an infected person on a flight to Auckland from the town of Kerikeri.”The Prime Minister has returned a negative COVID-19 test. In line with Ministry of Health guidance she is required to continue isolating until the end of Tuesday, February 1, or as otherwise advised by Public Health,” a spokesman to the Prime Minister said.The governor-general and other members of Ardern’s staff who were on board the flight, have also been in self-isolation. – Reuters
Delhi Covid Live News: Teens Around 21,000 teens get ready for second jab
India began vaccinating the children this year. The pogramme that began on January 3rd this year has seen a good response amid calls for reopening of schools. In National Capital Delhi, there are around 21,000 children between the age group of 15 and 17 that are now ready for the second jab. If completed on time, the fully vaccinated young population may help the officials in deciding about resuming the physical classes in Delhi.
Omicron Coronavirus Live Tracker: Cyprus Orthodox archbishop suspends 12 unvaccinated priests
The head of Cyprus’ Orthodox Christian Church said on Sunday that he will suspend a dozen priests from his diocese because they refused to heed his call to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Archbishop Chrystostomos II told state broadcaster CyBC that most of the priests are also theologians who have swayed some of the faithful not to get vaccinated. The archbishop called the insubordination ‘unheard of’ and warned that the suspensions could be extended to six months or lead to the priests being defrocked. He suggested that some of the unvaccinated priests may be emboldened to defy him because of his frail health. – AP
Omicron Coronavirus Live Tracker: India sees massive jump in Covid deaths
The govt data released today may have shown a decline in daily Covid cases to 2,09, 918, it is the number of Covid deaths that is a sign of worry. For this first time in the third wave, India registered highest-ever number of corona fatalities so far. The morning bulletin says that 959 Indians died due to Covid in the last 24 hours.
The weekly data of new Covid cases show that India is witnessing an ebb for now. Will this trend continue or turn for worse during third wave peak in coming days?