Omicron BA 4, BA 5 spotted in 5 Countries warns WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the new Omicron sub-variants (BA.4 and BA.5) are not significantly different from prior Omicron sub-lineages in terms of epidemiology or severity.
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DGCA extends ban on international flights until further orders
Flights under air bubble arrangements and international cargo flights are allowed to continue, the aviation regulator has said.
New Zealand’s white Ball series against Australia postponed
The kiwi's tour of Australia is postponed after the announcement from both the cricket boards.
Hospitality industry suffered loss of ₹200 crore during Christmas & New Year: FHRAI
Earlier during the 1st and 2nd wave of the ruthless pandemic, the Indian hotel industry administered a loss of over Rs 1.30 lakh crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2020-21.
Serum Institute of India applies with DCGI for full market authorisation of Covishield vaccine
Supplies of the Covishield vaccine in India, have exceeded 1.25 billion doses.
Three West Indies players tests positive, ruled out of the T2OI series against Pakistan
Three West Indies players Sheldon Cottrell, Roston Chase and Kyle Mayers along with a staff member have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the 3-match T2OI series against Pakistan starting from Monday.
Joshua Kimmich ruled out until January, suffers COVID-19 side-effects
Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has been ruled out for the remaining matches of 2021 as he is suffering from the side effects of Covid-19.
CSA announces revised schedule for India’s tour to SA, Centurion to host the Boxing-day Test
Cricket South Africa has announced the updated schedule for India's tour to South Africa for 3 Tests and 3 ODIs, Centurion will be hosting the boxing day test starting from December 26.
7 more cases of Omicron detected in Maharashtra
Total cases of Omicron variant in India reaches 12 after seven 7 more people tested positive in Maharashtra.
India reports 4th case of Omicron, first in Maharashtra
The fourth case of the Omicron variant has been confirmed in India
BCCI-CSA confirms India’s tour to SA for 3 ODIs and 3 Tests, T20Is to be played on later dates
BCCI and CSA have agreed on the conduct of India's tour to South Africa for 3 tests and 3 ODIs which will start from December 26 and T20Is are no longer a part of the schedule.
Barca-Bayern to be played behind closed doors as covid hits hard in Bavarian state
The UEFA Champions League fixture between FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich is set to be played with no crowd allowed in the stadium as covid cases increases to rise in the state of Bavaria.
COVID-19 Update: 5 contacts of a Karnataka Omicron patient have tested positive for the Coronavirus
Two people in Karnataka have been diagnosed with the Omicron form for the first time in India. One was a South African citizen who had already left the country. In the last 24 hours, India recorded 9,765 new Covid-19 cases and 477 deaths.
US issues new guidelines for foreign visitors as Omicron cases surge
In the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong and Japan said that they will increase travel restrictions, while Australia was ready for additional Omicron cases after at least two people visited multiple areas in the country's largest city while likely infected.