New strain infects 70 times faster, but is less severe
The omicron variant replicates around 70 times faster than delta and the original Covid-19 strain, though the infection severity is Read more
Omicron
Omicron may surge in Jan-Feb, mild cases likely
India could see a major surge in Omicron cases during January-February as the variant is expected to outpace the speed Read more
Omicron: Centre issues advisory
Central government on directed states and union territories to increase vaccination coverage amid concerns over the potentially more contagious new Read more