Omicron
Serum Institute seeks approval to administer Covishield as booster dose
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has sought India’s drug regulator’s approval to use the Covidshield vaccine as a booster dose. It argued that adequate stock of Covishield vaccine is available in the country. With the threat of Omicron looming large, the need for a booster dose of the covid-19 vaccine is being given serious […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Coronavirus: Australia confirms third case of Omicron, WHO’s newest ‘Variant of Concern’
Australia reported another case of the new variant of concern – Omicron, increasing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to three. The variant was detected in a 30-year-old South African man who had arrived in Darwin from Johannesburg, South Africa last week. This was informed by Northern Territory Health Minister Natasha Fyles. […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Two South Africa returnees test positive in Karnataka, Samples sent for analysis
Amid fears of the spread of new Covid strain ‘Omicron’ looming large, two South African nationals have tested positive for the coronavirus in Karnataka. Their samples have already been sent for further tests. Maharashtra has imposed fresh restrictions a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified Omicron (B.1.1.529), as a “variant of concern”. According […]
3 years ago