Omicron enters Mainland China, Overseas traveller tests positive

Mainland China reported its first case of the Omicron Covid variant on Monday in the city of Tianjin, which is about two-hour drive from the capital Beijing. The omicron case was found in a traveler from overseas, who showed no symptoms but tested positive on Thursday. The patient is in isolation at a hospital in […]

Four more cases of Omicron detected in New Delhi, tally reaches 45

Amid rising fears about the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, four more cases of the Omicron variant have been reported in New Delhi taking the total Omicronc case tally to 45. Earlier, health department officials in Gujarat confirmed that a businessman from Surat has tested positive for the Omicron variant, making him the fourth […]

India reports 3 new cases of Omicron, tally reaches 36

India today reported three more cases of the new COVID-19 variant of concern- Omicron, taking its tally to 36. Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka each reported one case of the new variant. In Karnataka, a 34-year-old man who returned from South Africa tested positive for the new variant. This was confirmed by the state’s Health Minister […]

Omicron Scare: Covid Affected Sikkim Tourism Industry takes a hit

The Tourism Industry in Sikkim which was slowly limping back to normalcy following the 2020 lockdown has been hit again. Amid growing concerns over the Omicron variant, the state government on November 30 stopped issuing permits to foreign nationals visiting the state. This has turned into a major cause of concern for tourism stakeholders in […]

Omicron scare: Delhi detects first case of new covid variant

The number of Omicron cases in India stands at 5 now. Delhi recorded its first case of the Omicron variant of corona virus, informed health minister Satyendar Jain. The patient, who was admitted to LNJP Hospital, had just returned from Tanzania. As per reports of Union health ministry, India saw a single-day rise of 2,796 […]

Omicron scare: Restrictions imposed on upcoming Sikkim Global Film Festival 2021

The looming Omicron threat has put a dampener on the Sikkim Global Film Festival which is supposed to be held between 10-13 December 2021. Amid Omicron outbreak, restrictions have been imposed by the State Government of Sikkim on the upcoming Sikkim Global Film Festival. The icons of the film festival from abroad will not participate […]

South Africa battles Omicron, country reports spike in hospitalisations among children

South Africa has witnessed a spike in hospitalisations among its young children days after scientists detected the omicron variant of COVID-19 last week, said doctors. Children below the age of five forms the bulk of these hospitalisations. The country is also witnessing increased positivity rates among the age group of 10 to 14. However, the […]

Har Ghar Dastak to ensure vaccination for all underway in Sikkim

Har Ghar Dastak campaign is currently underway in Sikkim to ensure no person is left behind in the vaccination exercise against COVID-19. The campaign comes at a time when Sikkim, due to the threat of Omicron, has barred the entry of foreign nationals including those from Nepal and Bhutan. The state government is working on […]

Covid cases in South Africa double in a day amid Omicron concerns

Covid-19 cases have nearly doubled in a day in South Africa, authorities reported on Wednesday. The dramatic surge in the country comes after scientists detected the omicron variant in the country last week. New confirmed cases rose to 8,561 on December 1 from 4,373 a day earlier, according to official statistics. Scientists in South Africa […]