The UK appears to have surpassed the peak of the latest wave of COVID-19 caused by Omicron, providing a glimmer of hope to rest of the world.

UK's Omicron data offers hope to the world as cases surpasses peak

<p>Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of Covid positive cases. The union territory has crossed the mark of 1695 for the first time since June 2021. The Kashmir division reported 883 cases while Jammu reported 812 positive cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Srinagar city saw the maximum number of positive cases (320). It was followed by Baramulla district in North Kashmir with 250 positive cases. The doctors in the Valley say that the number will increase further in the coming days. Health department has canceled all the leaves and winter holidays of health workers across the union territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All the government-run hospitals have been kept ready for any eventuality. Although doctors say the cases are increasing, the hospitalization of the patients has still not crossed the danger mark.&nbsp;<br />
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"Of late, we have seen there is an exponential rise in the covid cases in the union territory, the numbers used to be less than 200 a week back and they grew exponentially to reach 1700 cases a day. We are seeing a huge surge in cases and Omicron has been detected as well. The samples were taken on 20 December and it's been quite some time since then, so we are pretty confident that the Omicron variant must already be in the community and it is leading to such a huge surge in the number of cases. We are seeing the surge in cases but we are not witnessing too many hospital admissions. They are the same or slightly higher and nothing in comparison to the first and second wave. We have to take precautionary measures and follow Covid protocol behaviour to get things under control," said Dr Naveed Nazir Shah, HOD, Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Omicron variant has been detected in the union territory. Around 23 cases have been found in just two days. The doctors believe that it has already spread across the Valley as the samples for those who tested positive for Omicron were taken on December 20. Although the doctors believe that it's a milder variant, it spreads rapidly. The doctors say if the spread continues, healthcare facilities in the union territory would be burdened further.</p>

<p>"The tertiary and secondary hospitals and even the PHC's have been upgraded. The healthcare system is all ready to deal with any eventuality. The Omicron is definitely milder as far as we have seen it in various countries. It causes a milder form of disease and hospitalisation requirement is less as compared to Delta variant but infectivity of the virus is high. So we cannot take it lightly although it's highly infectious and nobody can escape the Covid virus but we have tried to limit the number of cases so that hospitalisation numbers are limited," said Dr Naveed Nazir Shah, HOD, Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With rising number of cases, The administration has sprung into action and formed 15 teams in every district to make sure that people are following all the Covid-related protocols. These volunteers are checking cars and vehicles and asking people to wear masks and maintain social distance. &nbsp;</p>


Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of Covid positive cases. The union territory has crossed the mark of 1695 for the first time since June 2021.

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of Covid positive cases. The union territory has crossed the mark of 1695 for the first time since June 2021. The Kashmir division reported 883 cases while Jammu reported 812 positive cases. Srinagar city saw the maximum number of positive cases (320). It was followed by Baramulla district in North Kashmir with 250 positive cases. The doctors in the Valley say that the number will increase further in the coming days. Health department has canceled all the leaves and winter holidays of health workers across the union territory. All the government-run hospitals have been kept ready for any eventuality. Although doctors say the cases are increasing, the hospitalization of the patients has still not crossed the danger mark. "Of late, we have seen there is an exponential rise in the covid cases in the union territory, the numbers used to be less than 200 a week back and they grew exponentially to reach 1700 cases a day. We are seeing a huge surge in cases and Omicron has been detected as well. The samples were taken on 20 December and it's been quite some time since then, so we are pretty confident that the Omicron variant must already be in the community and it is leading to such a huge surge in the number of cases. We are seeing the surge in cases but we are not witnessing too many hospital admissions. They are the same or slightly higher and nothing in comparison to the first and second wave. We have to take precautionary measures and follow Covid protocol behaviour to get things under control," said Dr Naveed Nazir Shah, HOD, Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar. Omicron variant has been detected in the union territory. Around 23 cases have been found in just two days. The doctors believe that it has already spread across the Valley as the samples for those who tested positive for Omicron were taken on December 20. Although the doctors believe that it's a milder variant, it spreads rapidly. The doctors say if the spread continues, healthcare facilities in the union territory would be burdened further. "The tertiary and secondary hospitals and even the PHC's have been upgraded. The healthcare system is all ready to deal with any eventuality. The Omicron is definitely milder as far as we have seen it in various countries. It causes a milder form of disease and hospitalisation requirement is less as compared to Delta variant but infectivity of the virus is high. So we cannot take it lightly although it's highly infectious and nobody can escape the Covid virus but we have tried to limit the number of cases so that hospitalisation numbers are limited," said Dr Naveed Nazir Shah, HOD, Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar. With rising number of cases, The administration has sprung into action and formed 15 teams in every district to make sure that people are following all the Covid-related protocols. These volunteers are checking cars and vehicles and asking people to wear masks and maintain social distance.

Jammu Kashmir witnesses sharp rise in Covid cases, 23 Omicron infections so far

The Sars-CoV-2 virus, within 20 minutes of becoming airborne, loses its ability to infect others, as per a recent study. The UK-based study suggests that the most loss occurs in the first five minutes. The findings of the study reaffirm the importance of wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. In an environment where humidity is lower than 50 percent, the virus becomes half as infectious within five seconds. In a more humid environment, the decline is significantly slower.

What happens to Covid within 20 minutes of being airborne? Study reveals

Hospitalization in the US has reached a record high on Monday, with several states struggling to cope with the spike in cases. Now there were 132,000 hospitalizations for Covid, crossing the record set in January last year. But hospitalizations have been increasing steadily since late December, as the Omicron quickly took over Delta as the dominant version of the virus.

United States break Covid hospitalization record

The United States reported over 1.3 million new COVID-19 cases on Monday, with the daily case rate shattering global records as hospitalisations soared across the country.

US reports over 1.3 million new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

A leaked email shows an aide for the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson inviting staff to "bring your own booze" to a gathering held during Britain's strict COVID-19 lockdown.

Leaked email shows UK PM's aide inviting staff to 'bring your own booze' party during COVID lockdown

According to reports, 163 members of the US military have committed suicide in the third quarter of 2021 which represents a greater total than the number of service members who have died from the COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

Reports: US soldiers dying more of suicide than COVID-19

<p>Veteran actor Sathyaraj, who is widely known across the nation for portraying Katappa in the 'Baahubali'&nbsp;film franchise has reportedly been admitted to a private hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.<br />
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Reports suggest that he exhibited serious symptoms and is currently undergoing treatment in Chennai. The 67-year-old actor was in-home quarantine after testing positive for the virus.<br />
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Fans of Sathyaraj have been sharing well wishes on social media platforms praying for the actor to bounce back to good health and make a complete recovery from COVID-19.<br />
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Not just him, recently, several celebs had also tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Earlier, Vishal Dadlani, Kubbra Sait, Madhur Bhandarkar, Mithila Palkar, Mahesh Babu, Swara Bhasker, among others had contracted COVID-19.</p>


Veteran actor Sathyaraj, who is widely known across the nation for portraying Katappa in the 'Baahubali' film franchise has reportedly been admitted to a private hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.

Veteran actor Sathyaraj, who is widely known across the nation for portraying Katappa in the 'Baahubali' film franchise has reportedly been admitted to a private hospital after testing positive for COVID-19. Reports suggest that he exhibited serious symptoms and is currently undergoing treatment in Chennai. The 67-year-old actor was in-home quarantine after testing positive for the virus. Fans of Sathyaraj have been sharing well wishes on social media platforms praying for the actor to bounce back to good health and make a complete recovery from COVID-19. Not just him, recently, several celebs had also tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Earlier, Vishal Dadlani, Kubbra Sait, Madhur Bhandarkar, Mithila Palkar, Mahesh Babu, Swara Bhasker, among others had contracted COVID-19.

'Baahubali' actor Sathyaraj aka Katappa tested positive for Covid-19, hospitalised

Protesting to the Covid 19 norms thousands of people took to the streets of Brussels, opposing the latest Covid 19 instructions.

Belgium: Protestors 'denounce' dictatorship of covid restrictions

Omicron cases continue to spread virtually as a wildfire. Australia has now said that it has surpassed the grim milestone of a million Covid 19 infections with more than half of them having been recorded in just the last week.

Australia has now surpassed the milestone of million Covid 19 infections, more than half of them recorded in last week

Australia has now surpassed the milestone of a million Covid 19 infections

The United Kingdom's official death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic rose above 150,000 on Saturday, following a record wave of cases caused by the Omicron variant.

UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 150,000 COVID deaths

Amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, the US is seeing a spike in Covid-19 cases among children and young adults and a rise in pediatric hospitalisations.

Covid hospitalisations soar for kids under five in US due to Omicron variant

<p>Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has tested positive for COVID-19. The actress is under home quarantine.&nbsp;<br />
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In a Twitter post, Bhasker revealed that she and her family members developed symptoms for COVID-19 since January 5 and had isolated themselves.</p>

<p>"Hello Covid! Just got my RT-PCR test resulted and have tested positive. Been isolating and in quarantine. Symptoms include fever, a splitting headache and loss of taste. Double vaccinated so hope this passes soon. So grateful for family &amp; to be at home. Stay safe everyone," Bhasker said.</p>

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In an accompanying statement, the actor urged everyone who came in contact with her to get themselves tested.<br />
"I'm taking all necessary precautions. I've informed everyone I met in the week prior about my having Covid; but if anyone else did come into contact with me please get yourself tested. Double mask up and stay safe you all," Bhasker added.<br />
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Bhasker joins a long list of Bollywood stars who have contracted the virus in recent weeks. Arjun Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Nora Fatehi, Prem Chopra and others have tested positive for the virus.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has tested positive for COVID-19. The actress is under home quarantine. In a Twitter post, Bhasker revealed that she and her family members developed symptoms for COVID-19 since January 5 and had isolated themselves.

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has tested positive for COVID-19. The actress is under home quarantine. In a Twitter post, Bhasker revealed that she and her family members developed symptoms for COVID-19 since January 5 and had isolated themselves. "Hello Covid! Just got my RT-PCR test resulted and have tested positive. Been isolating and in quarantine. Symptoms include fever, a splitting headache and loss of taste. Double vaccinated so hope this passes soon. So grateful for family & to be at home. Stay safe everyone," Bhasker said. Hello Covid! 😬 Just got my RT-PCR test resulted and have tested positive. Been isolating & in quarantine. Symptoms include fever, a splitting headache and loss of taste. Double vaccinated so hope this passes soon. 🤞🏾 SO grateful for family & to be at home. Stay safe everyone 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/2vk7Ei7QyG — Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) January 6, 2022 × From Hollywood to Bollywood: Celebrities who have tested Covid-19 positive recently In an accompanying statement, the actor urged everyone who came in contact with her to get themselves tested. "I'm taking all necessary precautions. I've informed everyone I met in the week prior about my having Covid; but if anyone else did come into contact with me please get yourself tested. Double mask up and stay safe you all," Bhasker added. Bhasker joins a long list of Bollywood stars who have contracted the virus in recent weeks. Arjun Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Nora Fatehi, Prem Chopra and others have tested positive for the virus.

Swara Bhaskar tests positive for COVID 19, under home quarantine

The United Kingdom continues to report nearly 200,000 cases of Covid 19 infections pretty much on a day-to-day basis. But what is interesting is that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is resisting calls to impose a stringent lockdown.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resists imposing a stringent lockdown

<p>Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has informed that he is dealing with 'domestic COVID situations' and that he will connect with fans later. Big B took to his blog on Tuesday to inform his fans about the situation at home.&nbsp;<br />
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Bachchan is known to regularly update his fans about his personal and professional life through his blog. On Tuesday, he wrote a cryptic one-line text on the platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Dealing with some domestic COVID situations .. Will connect later," the 79-year-old actor, who got fully vaccinated in May 2021, wrote. Bachchan and some members of his family had tested positive for coronavirus in July 2020.</p>

<p>The senior actor along with his son Abhishek Bachchan and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai and granddaughter Aaradhya had tested positive for the virus back in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Big B did not specify who was affected in the family but his post led to speculations among his fans as they flooded the comments section, sending wishes for the family and requesting him to take care.<br />
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Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has informed that he is dealing with 'domestic COVID situations' and that he will connect with fans later. Big B took to his blog on Tuesday to inform his fans about the situation at home.

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has informed that he is dealing with 'domestic COVID situations' and that he will connect with fans later. Big B took to his blog on Tuesday to inform his fans about the situation at home. Bachchan is known to regularly update his fans about his personal and professional life through his blog. On Tuesday, he wrote a cryptic one-line text on the platform. "Dealing with some domestic COVID situations .. Will connect later," the 79-year-old actor, who got fully vaccinated in May 2021, wrote. Bachchan and some members of his family had tested positive for coronavirus in July 2020. The senior actor along with his son Abhishek Bachchan and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai and granddaughter Aaradhya had tested positive for the virus back in 2020. On Tuesday, Big B did not specify who was affected in the family but his post led to speculations among his fans as they flooded the comments section, sending wishes for the family and requesting him to take care. Further details are awaited.

Amitabh Bachchan says he is dealing with 'domestic COVID situations'

Citing preliminary findings of a study conducted in Israel, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said that the fourth dose of the COVID vaccine boosts antibodies fivefold a week after the shot is administered.

Israel PM Naftali Bennett: the 4th dose of the COVID vaccine boosts antibodies fivefold

In China, the city of Zhengzhou now ordered its 12 million residents to take Covid 19 tests. China has been ramping up measures to stamp out the various clusters ahead of the controversial winter Olympics and, authorities have now ordered everyone to get themselves tested to uncover infections that can remain hidden amongst the public.

China: The city of Zhengzhou now ordered its 12 million residents to take Covid 19 tests

<p>Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam revealed on Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 along with his wife, son and sister-in-law. The popular singer took to Instagram, to share the news.</p>

<p>He captioned the post as, "#SonuLiveD | Vlog 141. I tested Covid +. Happy New Year 2022 to the extended family! #covid_19 #newyear #2022 #vlog."</p>

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<p>In the video, Sonu revealed that he is currently in Dubai with his family and that he was supposed to go to Bhubaneshwar for a show's shoot which he won't be doing now as he is under quarantine.<br />
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He also said that even after testing several times his COVID tests were positive but his symptoms are mild and he doesn't feel ill.<br />
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"We have to be careful, not scared as this time it's spreading a bit faster. I feel bad for theatre people, I feel bad for movie makers as all ours works have been affected in the past 2 years," said Sonu.<br />
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Earlier, actors like Prem Chopra, Delnaaz Irani, John Abraham and wife Priya Runchal, Arjun Kapoor and producer Ekta Kapoor also tested positive for the deadly virus.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam revealed on Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 along with his wife, son and sister-in-law. The popular singer took to Instagram, to share the news.

Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam revealed on Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 along with his wife, son and sister-in-law. The popular singer took to Instagram, to share the news. He captioned the post as, "#SonuLiveD | Vlog 141. I tested Covid +. Happy New Year 2022 to the extended family! #covid_19 #newyear #2022 #vlog." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial) × In the video, Sonu revealed that he is currently in Dubai with his family and that he was supposed to go to Bhubaneshwar for a show's shoot which he won't be doing now as he is under quarantine. He also said that even after testing several times his COVID tests were positive but his symptoms are mild and he doesn't feel ill. "We have to be careful, not scared as this time it's spreading a bit faster. I feel bad for theatre people, I feel bad for movie makers as all ours works have been affected in the past 2 years," said Sonu. Earlier, actors like Prem Chopra, Delnaaz Irani, John Abraham and wife Priya Runchal, Arjun Kapoor and producer Ekta Kapoor also tested positive for the deadly virus.

Sonu Nigam reveals he and his family have tested COVID positive

After a relatively stable trend in COVID-19 cases, India is again recording a rise in coronavirus infections dominated by the omicron variant. a total of 58,000 new cases were reported in India in the last 24 hours, which is a 55 percent increase in cases in just one day.

India reports a 55 percent increase in cases in just one day, with 58,000 new COVID-19 cases

Israel is also battling a surge in Covid-19 infections due to the spread of the omicron variant. The top health advisor to the Israeli government has predicted that one-third of the country's population could contract omicron in the next few weeks.

Israel hospitals sound alarms over surging COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron mutant variant

Australia's COVID-19 infections have hit a record high for the third consecutive day, further straining hospital resources and testing facilities handling of the fast-moving omicron.

Omicron: Australia's COVID-19 infections have hit a record high for the third consecutive day

In the last two years, nearly 8 billion people are waiting for the COVID-19 pandemic to end. Even though. newer variants are complicating the question of when will this pandemic end? WION gets you a report.

Will COVID-19 pandemic become endemic?

A US-based doctor has claimed that, the fast-spreading Omicron variant is “nothing more than a seasonal cold virus” and has warned against "overreaction and over-reach".

'Omicron is nothing more than a seasonal cold virus', claims US-based doctor

In China, three cases of Covid 19 were enough for the Chinese authorities to lock down an entire city of almost 1.2 million people. Now in China's Yuzhou city, people are being confined to their homes in a bid to mitigate the recent local Covid 19 outbreak.

China: Over 1.2 Million residents in Yuzhou city ordered not to leave home

The resumption of school after the holidays in the US is leading to concerns about a further spread of the Coronavirus. Starting yesterday, students resumed in-person learning in many school districts.

United States: New York schools reopen amid Covid surge

The Chinese mainland recorded 161 confirmed new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours taking the total tally to over 102,000 infections.

Chinese mainland records 161 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

The Israeli health care system is struggling to administer enough COVID-19 tests in the face of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant, leaving the Health Ministry to revise its testing policies.

Israel to revise COVID-19 testing rules amid surge in Omicron variant cases

French lawmakers debated a draft legislation that would require most people to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter public spaces such as bars, restaurants and long-distance public transport.

French MPs debate 'COVID-19 vaccine pass' bill, denounce death threats

Fourth COVID-19 jabs should not be offered until there is more evidence, the head of Britain's vaccine body Professor Sir Andrew Pollard has said as he warned that giving boosters to people every six months was “not sustainable”.

Fourth COVID jabs should not be offered until there is more evidence, says JCVI chief

The rapidly spreading Omicron variant is becoming a major challenge for the health authorities in Israel the healthcare system there is struggling to conduct enough Covid 19 tests.

Israel shifts focus to rapid tests amid Omicron surge

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