Omicron Variant Cases and Deaths in India Live, Covid-19 Booster Vaccine Registration Latest Update: As the Omicron wave sweeps the world, there is growing concern among the scientists that it may also increase the chance of people developing long Covid. Typically, such cases of extended symptoms such as brain fog, memory loss etc are seen in patient long after they have been cured of the Covid-19 infection. In most of the cases, the long Covid affects women more, says an AP report. There are theories that link the high risk of long Covid in women to the autoimmune diseases. However, researchers say that vaccine may not only help in fighting the basic infection but also saving you from the long Covid.
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Meanwhile, in India, several states have announced the resumption of physical classes for senior students as the vaccination enters round 2 for the teens in the country. West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh have said that schools will reopen this month. But situation is different in poll-bound states. While the Election Commission has extended the ban on physical rallies, no date ahs been announced for reopening of schools. Uttar Pradesh has extended the closure of the schools till February 15.
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Coronavirus India Live News: Covid-19 Omicron Cases in India Live Count, Coronavirus Lockdown, Night Curfew Guidelines and Restrictions Live Updates
In a major sigh of relief for India, country's daily aggregate of new Coronavirus cases has dropped below 2 lakh.
On Tuesday, India reported 1,67,059 new COVID-19 cases, 1192 deaths and 2,54,076 recoveries.
Uttar Pradesh on Monday reported 6,626 fresh COVID-19 cases and 18 more deaths, even as it achieved 100 per cent first dose coronavirus vaccine coverage for its adult population.
In a tweet on the vaccination milestone, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the day “historic”.
The state's COVID-19 tally now stands at 20,19,549 and the death toll at 23,207, according to officials.
Of the latest deaths, two each were reported from Prayagraj and Bijnor, the state government said in a statement here.
As many as 6,946 more COVID-19 patients recuperated from the viral disease, taking the total number of recoveries to 19,41,506, it said.
There are 54,836 active cases in the state, it added. (PTI)
Government employees in Odisha, who test positive for COVID-19, can take leave for a week, an official notification said on Monday.
The duration can be extended on production of a medical certificate, it said.
“In the present situation of third Covid wave, it has been decided that seven days' leave is to be allowed in case any employee contracts the COVID-19 infection. This directive will come into force with immediate effect,” the notification said.
Earlier, government employees testing positive for the virus were allowed 14 days' leave. (PTI)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19 but is “feeling fine” and will continue to work remotely from home.
Trudeau said two of his children have COVID-19 and a test Monday revealed he has it as been infected as well. And he used a televised virtual press conference to denounce anti-vaccine protesters who filled Canada's capital to complain about COVID restrictions.
“Canadians were shocked and quite frankly disgusted by the behaviour displayed by some people in our nation's capital,” Trudeau said. “I want to be clear. We are not intimated by those who hurl insults and abuse at small businesses and steal from the homeless. We won't give in those who fly racist flags. We won't cave to those who engage in vandalism or dishonour the memory of our veterans.” (AP)
Centre extends work from home for 50 pc employees below level of Under Secretary till Feb 15: Personnel Ministry
Maharashtra government on Monday announced that those districts tahat have achieved over 70% of both doses and 90% of single doeses for residents over 18 years and above will get relaxation in COVID restrictions. As per the CMO, in these districts parks and tourist spots will reopen, and salons, spas, swimming pools and water parks will be allowed to operate with 50% capacity.
Mizoram has reported 2,531 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death in the last 24 hours. State currently has 15,089 active cases as per PTI.
