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Cambodia confirm first case of Omicron variant

Cambodia has identified the first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in a traveller from the western African country of Ghana, the country’s ministry of health announced in a press statement…reports

December 15, 2021

Africa News·News·World

India’s Omicron tally mounts to 49

“Of the 6 cases, 1 patient has been discharged from the hospital. Currently, 35 Covid positive patients and 3 suspected cases are admitted to the LNJP Hospital,” said Jain…reports Asian Lite News.

December 14, 2021

-Top News·India News

Israel bans travel to UK, Denmark to prevent spread of Omicron

Israel has decided to ban travel to the UK and Denmark to prevent the spread of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant…reports Asian Lite News The ban, to be effective on Thursday, was

December 13, 2021

Arab News·Travel·World

ICMR team designs kit to detect Omicron variant in 2 hours

The kit is now being produced on a bulk basis by the West Bengal-based GCC Biotech on a public-private partnership (PPP) model…reports Asian Lite News. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

December 12, 2021

-Top News·COVID-19·India News

11 African nations report Omicron cases

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that 11 nations across the continent have reported cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant…reports Asian Lite News Addressing the media here

December 10, 2021

Africa News·COVID-19·News

Israel extends quarantine length for Omicron patients

Israel’s Health Ministry has announced the extension of the quarantine period for those who tested positive for the Omicron Covid-19 variant…reports Asian Lite News The quarantine period for Omicron patients has been

December 9, 2021

Arab News·COVID-19·World

Nigeria confirms three more Omicron variant of Covid-19

Nigerian authorities confirmed three more cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases of the variant of concern to six in the most populous African country…reports Asian

December 8, 2021

Africa News·COVID-19

Israel’s Opaganib Covid pill may be potent against Omicron

Studies on Opaganib have shown an apparent clinical benefit in reducing mortality, getting patients back onto room air and getting them out of the hospital faster…reports Asian Lite News Israel-based RedHill Biopharma

December 8, 2021

Arab News·COVID-19

Scindia instructs Delhi airport to introduce token system for Covid testing

Besides, the minister also called for a ‘token system’ for time slots for testing, thereby allowing the passengers to maintain social distancing…reports Asian Lite News. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday

December 6, 2021

COVID-19·India News

Cambodia removes ban from 10 African countries

Cambodia has removed a ban on travellers from 10 African countries after it was imposed nearly a week ago due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19…reports Asian Lite News With the approval

December 6, 2021

Africa News·News·World

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