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Not against boosters, but inequity and vaccine hoarding, says WHO chief

Published on Dec 14, 2021 17:40 IST

While explicitly stating that it was not against the administration of boosters, the WHO chief said vaccine hoarding and the ensuing inequality were its main concerns. In picture - People queue up for Covid-19 booster jabs at St Thomas' Hospital, in London.

Omicron Covid-19 variant more transmissible, reduces vaccine efficiency: WHO

Omicron cases have been reported from as many as 63 countries as of December 9, the WHO said. In picture - People wait in line to get tested for Covid-19 at a testing facility in Times Square in New York City.

Updated on Dec 12, 2021 17:47 IST

WHO warns of Covid vaccine hoarding as nations begin booster against Omicron

The warning from WHO came even as the doses supplied to the global vaccine sharing programme COVAX had increased in the past few months. In picture - Health worker prepares a dose of Moderna Covid-19 booster shot.

Published on Dec 9, 2021 15:23 IST

EU agency says Omicron cases so far appear 'mostly mild'. Then cautions

The agency stressed that the highly transmissible Delta variant, on which experts have enough data, should remain the main concern.

Published on Dec 9, 2021 14:13 IST

Omicron not more severe than Delta, existing vaccines will work: WHO

Omicron’s rapid spread in South Africa has raised concern that the immune protection from vaccination may not be enough, but experts disagree.

Published on Dec 8, 2021 24:36 IST

Coronavirus digest: WHO advises against blood plasma treatment

Coronavirus digest: WHO advises against blood plasma treatment

Updated on Dec 7, 2021 07:55 IST

Malaria deaths rose by 69,000 in 2020 due to Covid-19 disruptions: WHO

In total over 627,000 people globally were killed by malaria last year

Published on Dec 7, 2021 01:00 IST

Omicron: WHO chief ‘disappointed’ at curbs on flights from southern Africa

Representative Image (AFP)

Published on Dec 6, 2021 09:44 IST

Fauci says possibly mild Omicron cases, WHO expert warns about hospitalisations

Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to US President Joe Biden.

Published on Dec 6, 2021 02:00 IST

Omicron alert: WHO South-East regional director advises increased surveillance

Published on Dec 2, 2021 17:02 IST

WHO confirms Omicron Covid-19 variant in 23 countries. Here’s the full list

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it takes the spread of Omicron Covid-19 variant in 23 countries is “extremely seriously” and that “every country” should do do too.

Published on Dec 1, 2021 17:58 IST

Blanket travel bans will not prevent Omicron spread, says WHO

Johannesburg: Passengers check in at the Lufthansa counter at Johannesburg's OR Tambo's airport, Monday Nov. 29, 2021. (Image used only for representative purpose)

Published on Nov 30, 2021 17:59 IST

No fatalities linked to new variant but WHO cautious

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Image used only for representation)

Published on Nov 29, 2021 18:32 IST

How Omicron compares against other WHO-designated variants of concern

Omicron is the fifth WHO-designated variant of concern first identified in South Africa last week.

Published on Nov 29, 2021 13:06 IST

WHO lists immediate actions as Omicron variant poses ‘very high’ overall risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) has suggested a number of priority actions for member states to curb the spread of Omicron.

Published on Nov 29, 2021 09:41 IST

Omicron: Canada confirms first case of new Covid variant

The World Health Organization has listed Omicron as a ‘variant of concern'.

Published on Nov 28, 2021 22:32 IST

Two from South Africa test Covid positive in Bengaluru amid Omicron concerns

A medic collects swab sample of a passenger for COVID-19 test, in Bengaluru on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 27, 2021 18:25 IST

Govt to review easing of foreign travel curbs

On Friday, as fears grew of the pandemic being fanned afresh, commodity and stock markets around the world took their worst dive this year.

Updated on Nov 27, 2021 18:10 IST

Omicron: Kejriwal urges PM Modi to ban flights from affected countries

File photo of Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal.

Published on Nov 27, 2021 05:18 IST

Omicron: Everything about new coronavirus variant, 'most concerning' since delta

People wearing protective face masks walk on the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris.

Updated on Nov 27, 2021 02:13 IST

Countries restrict travel from southern Africa as ‘Omicron' sparks concern

Markets plunged as news sank in that the new variant could potentially deal a heavy blow to the global recovery.

Published on Nov 26, 2021 22:50 IST

Don’t panic, wait and watch: WHO on ‘Omicron’ variant

A person wears a mask as he stands close to a Black Friday sign in Covent Garden, in London.

Updated on Nov 26, 2021 23:29 IST

Newly identified Covid strain ‘omicron’ is variant of concern: WHO

The WHO uses “variants of concern” to signify strains that pose additional risks to global public health.

Updated on Nov 26, 2021 20:51 IST

‘Let’s listen to scientists & not panic’: WHO’s Soumya Swaminathan on B.1.1.529

"Meanwhile, we need to focus on strengthening vaccination coverage and public health measures," said Soumya Swaminathan as the B.1.1.529 variant alarmed countries globally.

Updated on Nov 26, 2021 22:06 IST

A word of caution from WHO as countries rush to impose travel restrictions

Advisers to the World Health Organization are holding a special session Friday to flesh out information about a worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has emerged in South Africa.

Published on Nov 26, 2021 12:04 IST

Israeli PM warns of state of emergency amid global alarm over new Covid variant

Israel has detected a case of a Covid-19 variant with a large number of mutations first recorded in southern Africa, the health ministry said on November 26, 2021.

Published on Nov 26, 2021 10:46 IST

New coronavirus variant in South Africa: These countries are banning flights

The variant - called B.1.1.529 - has a ‘very unusual constellation’ of mutations.

Updated on Nov 26, 2021 10:42 IST

WHO discusses new Covid variant possibly evolved in untreated AIDS patient

The coronavirus variant B.1.1529 has been identified circulating in South Africa and Botswana.

Published on Nov 25, 2021 12:54 IST

700,000 more could die in Europe: WHO on Covid-19

The closed 'Christkindlmarkt' Vienna's Christmas Market and St Stephen's Cathedral Austria during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Updated on Nov 25, 2021 24:55 IST

News updates from HT: Modi to transfer over ₹700 crore to PMAY-G beneficiaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted condemning the attack on the Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur.

Published on Nov 14, 2021 03:22 IST

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