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As per the report in The Sun, the two major omicron symptoms are running nose and headache. Read on to know more. With the increase in omicron cases, a new variant of Covid-19, people should be cautious and should avoid stepping out unless it is absolutely necessary. Unlike the delta variant that majorly had an impact on the lungs, omicron comes with its own set of symptoms. However, the difference in symptoms between omicron and other variants can be seen. As per the report in The Sun, the two major omicron symptoms are running nose and headache. According to Irene Peterson, Professor of Epidemiology and Health Informatics at University College London, runny nose and headache are symptoms of many infections, but they can also be symptoms of corona or Omicron. Hence, it is advised to go and get tested for Covid-19 if the symptoms persist. According to professor Peterson, there are about 20 symptoms of omicron that have been reported. Running nose and headache are the most prominent one...

Omicron: Most infectious variant of COVID-19, says experts Once delta variant will be replaced by Omicron, COVID will reach to endemic: Dr Nisar Ul Hassan Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Jan 13 (KNO): Omicron is the most infectious variant of the Covid-19 so far which has triggered a surge in cases in the rest of the world along with Jammu and Kashmir, experts said on Thursday. Renowned Gastroenterologist and Chairman Covid Advisory Committee Jammu and Kashmir Dr M S Khuroo told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Omicron is four times more infectious than Delta and has potential to infect persons who have either recovered from Covid-19 or have taken both sides of vaccine. Khuroo said that Omicron has a shorter incubation period and infects the upper respiratory tract that is the nose and lungs, however, disease behaves milder and chances of death are less than Delta. Dr Nisar Ul Hassan, President Doctors Association of Kashmir and flu expert while talking with KNO said that Om...

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is a "dangerous virus" particularly for those who are unvaccinated, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is a "dangerous virus" particularly for those who are unvaccinated, World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. "While Omicron causes less severe disease than Delta, it remains a dangerous virus, particularly for those who are unvaccinated," Tedros said during a media briefing on COVID-19. This huge spike in infections is being driven by the Omicron variant, which is rapidly replacing Delta in almost all countries, he said. WHO chief also highlighted Africa's COVID-19 vaccination rate and said "in Africa, more than 85 per cent of people are yet to receive a single dose of vaccine. We cannot end the acute phase of the pandemic unless we close this gap." "We are making progress. In December, COVAX shipped more than double the n...

COVID-19: Five cases of Omicron detected in Kashmir Three among them non locals, they have returned back, condition of two locals stable: Top Health Official Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Jan 11 (KNO): Five cases of Omicron have been detected in Kashmir valley which includes three non-local travellers, officials said on Tuesday. A top health official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that first case of Omicron was detected in Kashmir on Monday while four more were detected today. He said that three among the five detected cases include three non-local travellers whose samples were taken in Anantnag and they have already returned back. An official told KNO that the person from Shopian and pregnant lady from Uri who were detected positive for Omicron are stable and have recovered as well. "Robust teams are working to trace contact of the two persons who have been tested positive for Omicron," an official said. It is pertinent to mention here that earlier three cases o...

First Omicron case detected in Kashmir as Uri Woman test postive Nadeem Nadu/ Zaffer Iqbal Uri, 11 Jan (GNS): First case of Omicron was confirmed in Kashmir Valley as one pregnant women from Uri area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district tested postive for the variant on Tuesday, official sources said. A health official told GNS that the pragnant lady is from Dhanisayden Uri and her sample was taken on 20 December 2021 at SDH Uri for for Omicron. Officials said she was already Covid postive patient. officials said her health is stable. Deputy commissioner Baramulla confirmed to GNS that woman’s test returned postive for the Omicron and said that she is stable. Officials said that a team of doctors has been rushed to the woman’s home and samples f her family members and neighbors will be done. (GNS)

David Nabarro, from the World Health Organization, said the coronavirus would pose a very difficult situation for the next three months "at least". The UK may be on the brink of beating the COVID-19 pandemic, with daily deaths currently running at less than half the rate expected in a bad flu year, the media reported. According to Professor Paul Hunter, an infectious disease expert from the University of East Anglia, the COVID pandemic will become 'endemic' after the Omicron wave subsides in the country, provided no other variants emerge, Daily Mail reported. Yet Hunter noted that COVID would "almost certainly" get weaker every year as people develop natural immunity and eventually become a common cold that kills only the very vulnerable further down the line. "Once we're past this Omicron peak, excluding another unexpected variant that reverses all of our progress, then we'll be close to the point of endemic," he was quoted as saying. Cur...

Bhat Imran Srinagar, Jan 10 (KNO): Following the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Jammu and Kashmir paramedical council Monday suspended the in-person class work at all nursing colleges and paramedical institutions. According to the official communiqué issued by the dean of Jammu and Kashmir paramedical council, the institutions have been asked to switch the learning to online mode. In a circular issued by the dean, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the dean has said that the directions were passed following the government ordering all the educational institutions to adopt the online medium of teaching. In view of the upsurge in COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir and direction passed by the government that states all the colleges, schools, polytechnics, ITI’s coaching centers etcetera shall adopt an online medium of teaching. “It is therefore directed to all principals, heads of the nursing colleges and paramedical institutions to suspend the in-pers...

Omicron variant, which was first detected in South Africa, steadily penetrated across the globe, pushing the Covid cases to above one million for two straight days across the world on Wednesday. Omicron symptoms: With fully vaccinated people, the Omicron symptoms have grown subtle. It's more like cold and cough symptoms When the entire world was gradually returning to normalcy after the prolonged lockdown and Covid-related curbs, the fatal virus struck again with a new variant, Omicron. The new variant has proved that the Covid-19 pandemic is not going to end soon. The new variant which was first detected in South Africa, steadily penetrated across the globe, pushing the Covid cases to above one million for two straight days across the world on Wednesday. The new variant of coronavirus is heavily muted and is completely different from other past variants of the SARS-CoV-2. The new variant is wreaking havoc at a time when a large section of the world's population has been partia...

As new variants of COVID-19 are emerging; here are some tips on how to differentiate between the symptoms of the Omicron and Delta variant. The surge of cases of the Omicron variant across the globe is raising concern among people, as it is hard to differentiate between the symptoms of the new COVID-19 variant, the Delta variant, or just the common cold. Many scientists and experts have said that the Omicron variant is more transmissible than the Delta variant, and many countries are witnessing a sharp rise in the number of cases of the new COVID-19 variant, but fewer fatalities as compared to the second wave of the pandemic. There are several ways to differentiate between the symptoms of the Delta variant and the Omicron variant. However, it must be noted that if one is experiencing any of the basic COVID-19 symptoms, they should get themselves tested at the earliest. Many experts have suggested that as compared to the Delta variant, which led to the second wave of the global pandemic...

The Home Ministry has said that the existing COVID-19 curbs in the nation have been extended till January 31 amid rising Omicron cases. In view of the increasing number of Omicron variant cases across the country, the Ministry of Home Affairs has made an important announcement for all the states and union territories. MHA, on Monday, has directed all the states to follow the existing COVID-19 curbs till January 31, 2022. In the letter addressed to the chief secretaries of all the states and UTs, the Ministry of Home Affairs has written that there is a "need for greater foresight, data analysis, dynamic decision making, and strict and prompt containment actions at the local and district levels" in view of existing COVID-19 situation. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, while talking about the current COVID-19 situation, has urged all the state authorities to not let their guard down and impose all the necessary curbs and restrictions, keeping in mind the Omicron variant spread. ...

Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh on Sunday reported their first cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh reported the first cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus on Sunday. Eight people from Madhya Pradesh who had returned from overseas tested positive. Whereas, the first case of Omicron variant in Himachal Pradesh was reported in Mandi district. The total tally of Omicron cases in India has crossed the 440 mark. At least 449 Omicron variant cases have been recorded in India so far, with a significant surge being noticed across the country on December 25. Early on Saturday, the Union Health Ministry announced that as many as 415 cases of the new COVID-19 variant have been recorded in the country. Madhya Pradesh reported its first cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus on Sunday with state Home Minister Narottam Mishra saying that eight foreign returnees were found infected with the new strain in Indore, of whom six have alre...

Madhya Pradesh has tightened the precautionary COVID-19 protocol by reinforcing night curfew from 11 pm to 5 am. While Madhya Pradesh hasn't registered any cases of the Omicron variant yet, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has decided to tighten precautionary protocol by announcing that night curfew will be reinforced in the state. The curfew timings in MP will be from 11 pm to 5 am. In a public address on Thursday (December 23), CM Chouhan noted that MP had reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 after a long time. He reportedly said, “On Wednesday, the country logged 7,495 cases. The alarming thing is that most cases are from Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi. CM Chouhan said that the surge in the state will correspond to this surge, urging people to abide by the COVID-appropriate behaviour.  Night curfew in MP follows the centre’s advisory to states earlier in the day. The Modi government advised states to enforce restrictions and containment measures ahead of the upcoming festive we...

Three Omicron cases confirmed in Jammu: Officials   Jahangeer Ganaie   Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNO) Three cases of new variant Omicron have been reported in Jammu division of J&K Union Territory, officials said on Tuesday.    As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Health and Medical Education Department in a tweet informed that three Omicron cases were confirmed from a cluster in Jammu.    “Three Omicron cases confirmed by NCDC, Delhi from a cluster in Jammu. Sample taken on 30th November. RTPCR testing of the entire locality. Please observe Covid Appropriate Behaviour." Health and Medical Education department J&K tweeted— (KNO)

Omicron-led third wave to hit India in February? COVID-19 panel chief issues chilling warning The National COVID-19 panel chief has issued a chilling warning when it comes to the arrival of the COVID-19 third wave in India. The fears surrounding the spread of the Omicron variant are increasing each day with more cases being detected across the country. In the current situation, everyone is wondering if and when the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to hit India. Answering this question, the National COVID-19 Supermodel Committee on Saturday has issued a chilling warning. The COVID-19 panel has predicted that the third wave of the pandemic is likely to hit India around February next year. Vidyasagar, who is the head of the National COVID-19 Supermodel Committee, said that India is likely to have the third wave of the pandemic arrive in February 2022, which will be led by the Omicron variant but is likely to be milder than the deadly second wave. The COVID-19 expert said that...

The World Health Organization (WHO) had recently warned that Omicron variant is spreading faster than any previous strain. Amid rising Omicron cases in India, a top health expert has claimed that COVID-19 third wave is likely to hit India and the government must prepare a roadmap for booster dose in order to protect people. “We are at real, a real risk. There is a need for preparedness as the new variant is extremely infectious and it ‘evades immunity’, said Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Chairman Dr. Ashok Seth was quoted as saying by India.com. “The seriousness of the illness is totally related to the immune response of one’s body. India is a vast country and can have a lot of patients being admitted to the hospital even if a small proportion becomes seriously sick,” Seth added. Seth noted that booster doses “increase immunity against COVID” and three groups require booster dose at the earliest, including those who are immunosuppressed like transplant patients. The second group is th...

As opposed to symptoms from the previous variants, Omicron infection is believed to show no signs of loss of smell and/or taste. New Delhi: There is a lot of talk and speculation about the signs and symptoms of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron, which has been designated a variant of concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Various organisations have pointed out the high transmissibility of the new variant. While a virus may be highly transmissible, its virulence is what defines the mortality rate among people. The Delta variant of Covid-19 earlier wreaked havoc around the world, causing innumerable deaths and never-seen-before hospitalisation rate. Not only is it extremely infectious, but also triggers mild to moderate to severe symptoms ranging from high fever, persistent cough to breathlessness, chest pain and low blood oxygen levels. However, the Omicron cases so far reported across the globe are said to be mild in terms of symptoms. Given that the new strain has over 30 ...