India says Omicron variant may be less severe due to vaccination, prior infections Health ministry says that scientific evidence is still evolving on the severity of the Omicron variant. Published 03 Dec, 2021 12:49pm
Omicron coronavirus variant found in multiple US states The spread of the cases means the variant was likely already circulating domestically in some parts of the US. Published 03 Dec, 2021 11:55am
India reports 9,216 new Covid-19 infections after first Omicron cases Deaths rose by 391. Published 03 Dec, 2021 10:25am
Islamabad, GB and AJK collectively record 54 infections The capital has also confirmed one more coronavirus-related fatality. Published 03 Dec, 2021 09:45am
Punjab reports less than 100 Covid-19 cases for two weeks The province's caseload stands at 443,310. Published 03 Dec, 2021 09:40am
KP reports 48 new cases, down from 71 a day earlier Balochistan has reported three more infections Published 03 Dec, 2021 09:35am
More than 2,400 people recover from coronavirus in Pakistan The country's total number of recoveries stands at 1,245,155. Published 03 Dec, 2021 09:30am
Australia records first Omicron community case, authorities hold nerve for now The case, a school student from Sydney, is first confirmed Omicron infection of a person who has not travelled overseas. Published 03 Dec, 2021 09:10am
New US international travel testing rules take effect on Monday CDC expected to give airlines 3-day grace period to allow for some travellers to return with tests taken outside of 1-day window. Published 03 Dec, 2021 08:10am
UK study finds mRNA Covid-19 vaccines provide biggest booster impact Six out of the seven boosters examined enhanced immunity after initial vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine. Published 03 Dec, 2021 07:15am
Greece's first case of Omicron variant detected on Crete Greece has detected its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant in a Greek citizen on the island of Crete who... Published 02 Dec, 2021 11:09pm
Canadian airports warn of 'chaos' amid new Covid-19 testing rules Canada plans to require coronavirus tests for all but US arrivals on international flights. Published 02 Dec, 2021 10:01pm
Sindh reports 214 Covid-19 cases The total number of cases has risen to 475,160 and the death toll is 7,622. Published 02 Dec, 2021 09:26pm
South Africa seeing increase in Covid-19 reinfections from Omicron: scientist Says previous infection used to protect against Delta but now with Omicron that doesn't seem to be the case. Published 02 Dec, 2021 09:16pm
China accelerating research into Covid-19 shots targeting Omicron Mainland China has not detected any Omicron case yet. Published 02 Dec, 2021 08:46pm
Germany imposes curbs on unvaccinated, to make shots mandatory Authorities fear the fourth wave of Covid-19 risks overwhelming intensive care units. Published 02 Dec, 2021 08:36pm
Dutch say pre-flight tests needed as most Covid passengers from South Africa were vaccinated "By requiring tests before departure [...] and retesting 5 days after arrival, you can make a flight safer," says health official. Published 02 Dec, 2021 08:05pm
Saudi Arabia lifts ban on direct flights from Pakistan, 5 other countries The travellers will need a valid PCR test certificate, say authorities. Updated 02 Dec, 2021 08:32pm
First case of Omicron variant found in mainland France Top scientific adviser says Omicron could become dominant in the country by the end of January. Published 02 Dec, 2021 06:32pm
Top oil producers may freeze output amid Omicron concerns Analysts predict the alliance will decide to stop modestly increasing output by 400,000 barrels per day every month. Published 02 Dec, 2021 05:43pm
Cricket South Africa postpones provincial fixtures due to Covid-19 CSA director of cricket Graeme Smith says no discussions on a postponement has yet taken place. Published 02 Dec, 2021 05:11pm
Trigger of rare blood clots with AstraZeneca Covid jab found by scientists Scientists show how a component of vaccine attracts a protein in blood, kicking off chain reaction that can form dangerous clots. Published 02 Dec, 2021 04:34pm
India confirms first two cases of Omicron variant Two men, a 66-year-old and a 46-year-old, have both tested positive for the variant in southern Karnataka state. Published 02 Dec, 2021 04:17pm
UK approves GlaxoSmithKline drug to treat Covid-19 Preclinical data showed that the drug “retains activity against key mutations of the new Omicron variant,” the company says. Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:42pm
Sweden says could impose new Covid-19 measures next week Official said measures could include general advice such as keeping a distance from other people, but gave no precise details. Published 02 Dec, 2021 02:57pm
