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Omicron variant live updates: India will soon launch world's first DNA vaccine for Covid, says PM

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 26, 2021, 09:18:12 IST

Omicron variant live updates: India will soon launch world's first DNA vaccine for Covid, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation amid the Omicron threat and announced that vaccination for children aged 15-18 will begin from January 3. 'Precautionary' dose for healthcare workers, front line workers, and those above 60 years of age with co-morbidities, will begin from January 10. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates -

09:43 (IST) Dec 24

The government said over 140.31 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.

09:29 (IST) Dec 24

With 7,051 people having recovered from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the total number of people who have recuperated from the disease so far rose to 3,42,15,977: Govt

09:26 (IST) Dec 24

Read: United, Delta cancel over 200 US Christmas Eve flights amid Covid surge

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09:21 (IST) Dec 24

India's active caseload stands at 77,516 with a dip of 775 such cases in 24 hours.

09:17 (IST) Dec 24

India has reported 6,650 cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the government said on Friday.

09:15 (IST) Dec 24

India's Covid death toll has risen to 4,79,133 with 374 new deaths reported in 24 hours: Health ministry

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09:09 (IST) Dec 24

Covid sample testing update

09:07 (IST) Dec 24

A total of 66,98,09,816 samples tested up to December 23, of which 11,65,887 were tested on December 23: Union health ministry

08:19 (IST) Dec 24

Read: Record 1-day jump in Omicron cases; India's tally crosses 300

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08:08 (IST) Dec 24

The Maharashtra government will issue detailed guidelines on Friday to avoid crowds during Christmas and New Year celebrations as the State is once again reporting a steep hike in Covid-19 cases amid fresh concerns raised by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

08:08 (IST) Dec 24

'Anyone found violating govt guidelines will be booked'

Ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner, in a fresh order on Thursday said that anyone found violating the state government's guidelines on Covid-19 will be booked under Section 188 of IPC. (ANI)

07:59 (IST) Dec 24

A notification will be issued on Friday with fresh restrictions to reduce crowding during the festive season.

07:58 (IST) Dec 24

As new Covid infections in Mumbai shot up to 577 (a BMC update put it at 602) on Thursday, a 78-day high after 624 cases on October 6, the state government announced curbs on Christmas gatherings in churches— capping the attendance at 50% of capacity.

07:45 (IST) Dec 24

55 people test positive for Covid on US cruise ship

Fifty-five people have tested positive for Covid-19 aboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship that set sail Saturday from the southeastern US state of Florida, the company said. The infections on the "Odyssey of the Seas" involved passengers and crew members, even though 95 percent of the people on board were vaccinated against the coronavirus, Royal Caribbean said late Wednesday.

06:30 (IST) Dec 24

Health ministry to hold a press briefing on the actions taken, preparedness and updates on Covid-19 (including Vaccination) at 4 pm today

04:34 (IST) Dec 24

Read: WHO: Blanket booster use will increase vaccine-inequity

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04:08 (IST) Dec 24

Night curfew back in MP; UP tightens curbs for Xmas, NY

With the threat of a third wave of coronavirus looming large over the country, night curfew is back in Madhya Pradesh just over a month after it was lifted, while Uttar Pradesh announced tighter curbs for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced an 11pm-5am curfew on Thursday evening, soon after the day’s bulletin reported 30 new Covid cases — the highest since October. “It is worrying that more cases are coming up in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi. In MP, too, 30 cases have been detected in 24 hours. People keep coming to MP from these states.

03:17 (IST) Dec 24

60% of adult population now fully vaccinated, 89% have got 1 dose

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02:55 (IST) Dec 24

Spain registers new infection record high

The nearly 73,000 new cases recorded Thursday were Spain's third consecutive record high in three days.

01:43 (IST) Dec 24

PM stresses need to be ‘satark and saavdhan’

Amid rising concerns over an increase in Omicron cases, PM Modi has stressed the need to be ‘satark and saavdhan (alert and careful)’ and directed officials to maintain a high degree of vigil and alertness at all levels as the battle against the pandemic is not yet over. In a review meeting on Thursday, he directed the government to work in close coordination with states to support their efforts on public health measures of containment and management under a “whole of government” approach. He also suggested sending central teams to states with low vaccination rates, rising cases and insufficient health infrastructure to assist them improve their capabilities.