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New York: The UN health agency chief expressed optimism during a press briefing on Wednesday that 2022 maybe the year the world ends the acute stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.  more
Scientists identify antibodies that can neutralize omicron: Study

New York: An international team of scientists have identified antibodies that neutralize omicron and other SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Pakistan may face COVID-19 fifth wave in February: Experts

Islamabad: Health experts have warned that Pakistan may experience fifth wave of the COVID-19 in the mid of February 2022, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Omicron tally touches four

Dhaka: Bangladesh's overall Omicron tally has touched four after two more new cases were detected recently.

Pakistan: 79 Omicron cases detected so far

Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday said 79 Omicron cases have been detected in the country so far.

France: Govt tightens restrictions amid fear over Omicron spread

Paris: France has announced stricter restrictions to curb COVID-19 spike amid rising concern over Omicron spread.

Vietnam registers first Omicron case

Hanoi: Vietnam has emerged as the latest nation to report an Omicron case, media reports said on Tuesday.

China will have great difficulty with Omicron and zero covid policy: South African scientist

Cape Town, South Africa: South African scientist, who had informed the world about Omicron, said China's 'Zero Covid' policy won't work against the super-transmissible mut ...

First death from Omicron variant registered in Australia: New South Wales Health

Canberra/UNI/Sputnik: The first death from the Omicron strain of the coronavirus has been confirmed in Australia, the health department of the state of New South Wales reports.

Pakistan: Islamabad reports first Omicron case

Pakistan's Islamabad city has registered the first case of Omicron variant, media reports said on Saturday.