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Coronavirus live updates: Karnataka says sample of SA returnee 'different from Delta'

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 30, 2021, 02:51:12 IST

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Coronavirus live updates: Karnataka says sample of SA returnee 'different from Delta'

Several European nations announced their first cases of a highly infectious new coronavirus strain, as governments worldwide began pulling down the shutters to contain the new Omicron variant. Stay with TOI for all updates on Coronavirus from India and around the world--

04:07 (IST) Nov 28

The US state department advised against travel to eight southern African countries.

04:07 (IST) Nov 28

Britain on Saturday tightened measures with compulsory PCR tests for all international arrivals while more nations imposed restrictions on travel from southern Africa.

04:02 (IST) Nov 28

UK's Johnson sets out more measures to fight new Covid variant.

04:02 (IST) Nov 28

Maharashtra issues fresh guidelines as Covid fears rise

04:02 (IST) Nov 28

Omicron cases have been reported in 7-8 nations, we have made an action for travellers from the said nations. Travellers from Hong Kong, South Africa, Botswana will be screened at the airport and quarantined as and when required: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel. (ANI)

04:02 (IST) Nov 28

We're well prepared, irrespective of whether a 3rd wave hits India or not. From oxygen cylinders, ventilators to beds,arrangements increased by 2.5 times. Be it 3rd, 4th, or 5th wave, it won't affect us. People of Gujarat need not worry: Gujarat Health Min Rushikesh Patel

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04:01 (IST) Nov 28

No batch of vaccine failed safety, efficacy test so far: Govt

04:01 (IST) Nov 28

Maharashtra: Quarantine flyers from South Africa.

04:01 (IST) Nov 28

Two from South Africa have tested positive in Bengaluru.

04:01 (IST) Nov 28

Britain on Saturday announced tougher entry rules for all arriving passengers and the return of a masks mandate, after confirming its first two cases of the new Omicron strain.

04:01 (IST) Nov 28

Saudi Arabia to ease coronavirus curbs for travellers from all countries. (Reuters)

04:01 (IST) Nov 28

Italy announces first detected case of new Covid-19 variant. (AFP)

04:00 (IST) Nov 28

Germany confirms two cases of new Covid strain: regional ministry. (AFP)

04:00 (IST) Nov 28

Colombia extends health emergency citing new coronavirus variant. (Reuters)

04:00 (IST) Nov 28

Spain tightens Covid-19 restrictions for British tourists.

04:00 (IST) Nov 28

Centre should take prompt action in view of the new variant of Covid-19 Omicron. Many people across the country have not taken the 2nd dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. A booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine should also be administered.