Omicron rears up in Maha, 7 cases detected in Pune
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Vietnam reports 14,314 new Covid cases
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Omicron spread: Maha logs 7 new cases, heightens scrutiny (Lead)
The Covid-19 variant Omicron has cropped up more in Maharashtra with 7 new cases detected in Pune, including 3 minors, health officials said on Sunday.
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The super mutant Omicron is not driving hospital admissions at an alarming rate, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday.
Pfizer faces scrutiny over scale of Covid profits
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New data offers insights into Omicron symptoms, severity
Patients hospitalised with Omicron in South Africa show less dependence on oxygen, early recovery, according to a new report.