Omicron Variant: Mumbai reports 602 fresh cases in 24 hours, PM reviews Covid preparedness
With the Omicron variant of coronavirus slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.
Omicron variant LIVE Updates: India has recorded more than 270 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus across 16 states and UTs so far out of which nearly 104 people have recovered or migrated, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. Maharashtra has recorded the maximum 65 cases of the Omicron variant followed by Delhi at 64, Tamil Nadu 34, Telangana 24, Karnataka 19, Rajasthan 21 and Kerala 15. The new variant has raised concerns of the Health authorities, prompting the government to tighten the rules. The government has asked people to follow the Covid protocols and avoid going to crowded places. A number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons. In Delhi, the government has begun genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has directed district magistrates to ensure no Christmas and New Year gathering takes place in the national capital. Haryana also has imposed some curbs in public places from January 1. The Karnataka government has directed district authorities and health officials to enhance surveillance and designate contact tracers and quarantine observers to curb the spread. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a review meeting on the prevailing pandemic situation in the country today evening with top officials.
Live updates : Omicron Variant
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December 23, 2021 11:50 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
2 minor girls, who tested Omicron positive, contacts test negative
Two children of age 11 and 15 years, with a travel history to Nigeria, had tested Omicron positive today. Their close contacts have been traced and tested negative, said Dr. Niranjan Mishra, Director of Public Health, Odisha.
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December 23, 2021 10:46 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
More than 90% patients neither have any symptoms nor require any treatment, says LNJP doctor
Out of the 34 Omicron patients admitted to our hospital this month, 18 have been discharged. Everyday, 15-18 suspected patients come here from the airport. Every patient is fully vaccinated with 2 who have even taken booster doses in England, said Dr. Suresh Kumar, LNJP-MD.
Most of the Omicron cases are stable and get discharged without any major complication. More than 90% of patients admitted here neither have any symptoms nor require any treatment. We have admitted them to the isolation ward for continuous surveillance, Dr. Suresh Kumar added.
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December 23, 2021 10:34 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Delhi reports 118 positive cases
Delhi on Thursday reported 118 positive cases, one death and 57 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 684.
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December 23, 2021 8:46 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Maharashtra reports 23 new Omicron cases
Maharashtra on Thursday reported 23 fresh cases of Omicron variant, tally reaches 88, Health Department said.
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December 23, 2021 7:47 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Telangana logs 177 new COVID-19 cases, one fatality.
Telangana logs 177 new COVID-19 cases, one fatality. Infection tally rises to 6,80,251, death toll 4,018. Number of active cases stands at 3,596.
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December 23, 2021 6:44 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a review meeting on Covid-19 situation in country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a review meeting on Covid-19 situation in country
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December 23, 2021 6:32 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Mumbai reports 602 new Covid cases in 24 hours
Mumbai has reported 602 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, 112 more than it registered on Wednesday. Covid cases are witnessing a daily surge in several cities across the country. Meanwhile, PM Modi's review meeting on Covid preparedness is scheduled to be held today.
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December 23, 2021 5:41 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Centre advises states to follow five-fold strategy amid Omicron scare
The Centre on Thursday advised states and UTs to not let their guard down and maintain their preparedness in fight against Covid pandemic and to follow
five-fold strategy in view of the new variant Omicron.The states have been asked to put in place the local containment measures by the District and local administration when either the test positivity increases beyond 10 per cent or occupancy of oxygenated beds increases beyond 40 per cent.
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December 23, 2021 4:19 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Urge mild symptoms patients not to rush to hospital: Kejriwal
We appeal to persons with mild symptoms to stay at home, don't rush to the hospital. Under our home isolation module, our healthcare workers will visit patients at their residence, conduct tele-counselling & also give a kit containing oximeter etc to them, said Delhi CM Kejriwal.
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December 23, 2021 4:09 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Read even if we have 2 lakh cases per day: CM Kejriwal on Covid preparedness
We've created a capacity to conduct 3 lakh tests daily. With our preparations, we can handle as many as 1 lakh daily cases if such a situation arises. We're strengthening our home isolation management protocol, informed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Omicron threat.
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December 23, 2021 3:52 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
2 minor girls in Odisha tests positive for Omicron
Two minor girls in Odisha have tested Omicron positive, taking the total number of Omicron cases in the state to 4, officials said on Thursday.
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December 23, 2021 3:39 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Karnataka records 12 more Omicron cases, tally now at 31
At least 12 new cases of Omicron have been confirmed in Karnataka today taking the tally to 31, Karnataka Health Minister Dr Sudhakar informed.
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December 23, 2021 3:08 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Centre advises States to consider local curbs/restrictions ahead of upcoming festive season
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December 23, 2021 1:32 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
2 fresh Omicron cases in Odisha, tally rises to 4
Two minor returnees from Nigeria on Thursday tested positive for the Omicron strain of COVID-19 in Odisha, taking the state's tally to four, a health official said. The new patients, aged 11 and 15, hail from Bhubaneswar, and they are undergoing treatment at a private hospital here, Institute of Life Science (ILS) Director Ajay Parida said.
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December 23, 2021 12:11 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
CM Arvind Kejriwal holds a high-level meeting amid Omicron spread
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December 23, 2021 11:19 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Ajmer detects 1st Omicron case
The first case Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been detected in Rajasthan's Ajmer. The man tested positive for COVID 7 days ago, whose samples were taken at Delhi airport. He had returned from West Africa. None of his family members are vaccinated against Covid-19
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December 23, 2021 11:10 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
PM Modi to hold Covid review meeting at around 6:30 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a review meeting on the COVID-19 situation in the country on Thursday evening at around 6:30 pm amid rising concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Official sources said Modi will take stock of the pandemic situation across the country.
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December 23, 2021 10:58 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Omicron variant tally in Tamil Nadu rises to 34
Total cases of Omicron variant in Tamil Nadu rises to 34, said State Health Minister Ma Subramanian
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December 23, 2021 10:18 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls review meeting over Omicron preparedness
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a review meeting on preparedness and management of new Covid-19 variant Omicron, at 11 a.m today. The review meeting will focus on the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines along with isolation wards if needed, a Delhi government official said.
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December 23, 2021 9:44 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Omicron cases in India rises to 236; 104 recovered: Health Ministry
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December 23, 2021 8:16 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Arvind Kejriwal to issue guidelines after key meet today
Amid rising concern over Omicron spread, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will be conducting an important review meeting today to assess the preparedness and management of the highly infectious new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 variant, which is said to be capable of undergoing frequent mutations. Delhi on Wednesday recorded as many as 125 new Covid-19 cases in the span of the past 24 hours, the highest single-day increase since June 22.
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December 23, 2021 7:55 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Gujarat reports nine more cases of Omicron variant; state tally rises to 23
Nine persons, including six women, were found infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus in Gujarat on Wednesday, officials of the state Health Department said. With this, the state's overall count of Omicron cases has reached 23. Of these patients, four have already been discharged from hospitals following their recovery, while 19 are undergoing treatment.
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December 23, 2021 7:54 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
PM Modi to hold Covid-19 review meeting today amid Omicron spread
Amid the emergence and spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting to review the pandemic situation in the country on Thursday, said sources. Official sources said Modi will take stock of the pandemic situation across the country.
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December 23, 2021 7:05 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
14 more Omicron cases reported in Telangana
Fourteen more Omicron cases have been reported in Telangana, taking the total number of cases of the new coronavirus variant in the State to 38, the State Health Department said. Of the 14 cases, 12 are passengers who arrived at the international airport from countries other than those declared at risk by the Centre, while two are from "at risk" countries, it said in a bulletin. The bulletin said four samples are awaited with regard to their Omicron status.
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December 23, 2021 7:04 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
Uttarakhand reports first case of Omicron variant
Uttarakhand on Wednesday reported its first case of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus infection. A 23-year-old woman, who had returned recently from Scotland, tested positive for the Omicron variant, Uttarakhand's Director General Health Tripti Bahuguna said.
The woman, a resident of Kanwli road, had returned from Scotland to Delhi on December 8. Her RT-PCR test conducted at the airport had come out negative. She came along with her parents to Dehradun in a car on that day. But when she was tested again, she tested positive for the latest variant of the pandemic on December 12. -
December 23, 2021 7:02 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal
WHO chief says blanket vaccine booster programs may prolong COVID-19 pandemic