The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

The scrapping of the quarantine requirement starting Jan. 8 is a major step toward reopening travel with the rest of the world, which the government severely curtailed in a bid to keep the virus out.

China said Monday it would scrap mandatory quarantine on arrival, further unwinding years of strict virus controls as the country battles a surge in cases.

JAIPUR: Taking omicron BF.7’s looming threat seriously, Ajmer and Jaipur have been identified as two places where the health department will conduct seroprevalence survey to check presence of Covid-19 antibodies among people who have Covid-19 antibodies.

BELAGAVI: In response to the rising Covid-19 cases in certain countries, the Karnataka government has declared that masks will be required during New Year's celebrations. Health Minister K Sudhakar also stated that celebrations should be limited to 1 am on New Year's Day.

Modelling and its role in government decisions, especially the introduction of lockdowns and other restrictions, will likely feature in the Covid inquiry, led by Baroness Hallett, which resumes in February

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BELAGAVI: Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the increase in Covid cases worldwide and the spread of the Omicron sub-variant BF.7. At a cabinet meeting held on Monday, Bommai stated that the government will implement preventive measures gradually in order to minimize disruption to…

Chinese authorities are going door to door and paying people older than 60 to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But even as cases surge, 64-year-old Li Liansheng said his friends are alarmed by stories of fevers, blood clots and other side effects. “When people hear about such incidents, they may not…

Chinese authorities are going door to door and paying people who are older than 60 to get vaccinated against COVID-19