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…
India reported 17 cases of the new Covid-19 variant on Sunday — nine in Jaipur, seven in Pune district, and one in Delhi. (File)Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the…
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…
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…
According to experts, however, there is no single, agreed-on English pronunciation. (Reuters)Among the many unknowns of the new coronavirus variant — Omicron — named after the Greek alphabet’s 15th letter…
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)…
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.…