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Omicron variant

Novavax's updated Covid shot shows immune response against subvariant Eris

Covid infections and hospitalizations have been rising in the United States, Europe and Asia, with more cases in recent months attributed to the EG.5 subvariant — nicknamed 'Eris'.

22 August 2023, 15:19 IST

Novavax's updated Covid shot shows immune response against subvariant Eris

Novavax's updated Covid shot shows immune response against subvariant Eris

Novavax's updated Covid shot shows immune response against subvariant Eris

22 August 2023, 15:19 IST

WHO classifies EG.5 as Covid-19 'variant of interest'

WHO calls on countries to share COVID data * EG.5 variant has increased transmissibility * But EG.5 not seen as having more public health risks By Gabrielle

09 August 2023, 17:47 IST

WHO classifies EG.5 as Covid-19 'variant of interest'

WHO classifies EG.5 as Covid-19 'variant of interest'

WHO classifies EG.5 as Covid-19 'variant of interest'

09 August 2023, 17:47 IST

Covid cases drop below 1,000 mark in Maharashtra

In the last 24 hours, 178 patients were discharged taking the total number of treated patients to 80,18,997

14 May 2023, 14:19 IST

Covid cases drop below 1,000 mark in Maharashtra

Covid cases drop below 1,000 mark in Maharashtra

Covid cases drop below 1,000 mark in Maharashtra

14 May 2023, 14:19 IST

India lacks robust public health system: Virologist

Anyone who has not had two vaccine doses plus booster is not immunised against Covid, says Dr Jacob T John

12 April 2023, 15:07 IST

India lacks robust public health system, need-based medical research: Virologist

India lacks robust public health system, need-based medical research: Virologist

India lacks robust public health system: Virologist

12 April 2023, 15:07 IST

New case of Covid-19's XBB 1.5 strain found

The new case of the strain was found in Uttarakhand in the last 24 hours

09 January 2023, 12:43 IST

New case of Covid-19's XBB 1.5 strain found, total number of variant cases rise to 8

New case of Covid-19's XBB 1.5 strain found, total number of variant cases rise to 8

New case of Covid-19's XBB 1.5 strain found

09 January 2023, 12:43 IST

BF.7 variant not found in returnees to TN from abroad

Genomic sequencing of 93 samples collected in the month of December have shown that Omicron is the most-dominant variant in Tamil Nadu

02 January 2023, 13:49 IST

BF.7 variant not yet found in passengers who returned to Tamil Nadu from abroad

BF.7 variant not yet found in passengers who returned to Tamil Nadu from abroad

BF.7 variant not found in returnees to TN from abroad

02 January 2023, 13:49 IST

Don't expect surge in XBB variant cases: Virologist

Kang said that at the moment, India is doing fine, but maintained that surveillance should be ensured to "detect signal of any changes in the behaviour of the virus.

23 December 2022, 12:08 IST

India doing fine, do not expect surge in cases due to Omicron's sub-variants XBB, BF.7: Virologist

India doing fine, do not expect surge in cases due to Omicron's sub-variants XBB, BF.7: Virologist

Don't expect surge in XBB variant cases: Virologist

23 December 2022, 12:08 IST

No new VOC/sub-lineage of Omicron found

Five to 10 per cent of Covid positive samples are considered for genome sequencing

06 December 2022, 21:31 IST

Genome sequencing: No new VOC/sub-lineage of Omicron found

Genome sequencing: No new VOC/sub-lineage of Omicron found

No new VOC/sub-lineage of Omicron found

06 December 2022, 21:31 IST

'SII will try to launch Omicron jab after 6 months'

The Pune-based Serum Institute is working with US biotechnology major Novavax to bring the Omicron-specific vaccine

01 September 2022, 11:02 IST

SII will try to launch Omicron-specific vaccine after six months: Adar Poonawalla

SII will try to launch Omicron-specific vaccine after six months: Adar Poonawalla

'SII will try to launch Omicron jab after 6 months'

01 September 2022, 11:02 IST

New Omicron sub-variant BA.2.75 detected in India: WHO

The Covid update said that among Omicron lineages, the proportions of BA.5 and BA.4 continue to increase. BA.5 has been detected in 83 countries

07 July 2022, 03:28 IST

New Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant BA.2.75 detected in countries like India: WHO

New Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant BA.2.75 detected in countries like India: WHO

New Omicron sub-variant BA.2.75 detected in India: WHO

07 July 2022, 03:28 IST