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Omicron may be less severe due to vaccination, prior infections: Health ministry

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Omicron may be less severe due to vaccination, prior infections: Health ministry

The Federal Ministry of Health said on Friday that the severity of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) caused by the Omicron variant in India may be less severe due to the “fast pace” of vaccination and large exposure to the Delta variant. The ministry stated that the new variant of concern may spread to more countries, including India, but the scale and extent of the increase in the number of infections is still unclear.

The ministry said in a statement: “Given the fast vaccination rate in India and the high seroprevalence rate justifying high exposure to Delta variants, the severity of the disease is expected to be low.” “However, scientific evidence remains. It is constantly evolving.”

The Ministry emphasized that based on the observed mutations, its predicted characteristics of increased transmission and immune evasion, and preliminary evidence of harmful changes in Covid-19 epidemiology, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Omicron as a variant of concern, such as reinfection Increase. It emphasizes the importance of using existing vaccines to vaccinate the Covid-19 vaccine, as they are expected to still provide protection against serious diseases.

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Although the ministry said it is waiting for definite evidence of relief and increased immune evasion, a preliminary study by South African researchers suggests that Omicron variants are related to the ability to evade immunity from previous infections. According to research, compared with Beta or Delta variants, VoC is three times more likely to cause reinfection. The paper is available on the medical preprint server and has not been peer-reviewed.

As the number of active cases is less than 100,000, India has reported 9,216 new Covid cases in the past 24 hours. At the same time, the cumulative vaccination coverage rate has exceeded the 1.25 billion mark, and 7.367 million doses were vaccinated on Friday.

News Source : Hindustan Times

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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