Thirty-one new COVID-19 cases were reported across UP on Thursday - a hugely satisfactory reduction from the tens of thousands detected daily in April-May
Maharashtra - the state worst hit by the earlier waves of Covid infections - has so far recorded the maximum number of omicron cases - 32, with Delhi reporting 22
The true impact of coronavirus strain is currently hard to determine because it has so far mostly affected young people, who are better able to fight off the pathogen, and people tend to get sicker after carrying the virus for some time, the scientists said.
Omicron Variant: Existing tests - both rapid antigen and PCR - can pick up signs of Covid even if the infecting strain is Omicron, the government has said
A BCCI source told PTI that the ICC asking members for suggestions on the itinerary is part of the protocol and there has to be a strong reason for the venues to be changed.
Ravichandran Ashwin wasn't picked in the Indian team's playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia. He has now broken silence on the snub.