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COVID-19 Omicron case Highlights: India has detected a total of 1,700 cases of Omicron variant of novel coronavirus infection, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated at 8 am on January 3. The cases have been spread across 23 states and union territories. Maharashtra has recorded a maximum of 510 cases, followed by Delhi at 351, Kerala 156, Gujarat 136, Tamil Nadu 121 and Rajasthan 120. Overall, India has recorded more than 3.49 crore confirmed COVID-19 cases with 33,750 fresh cases, while the active cases have increased to 1,45,582, showed the health ministry’s data. The death toll has climbed to 4,81,893 with 284 more fatalities. A total of 3.42 crore patients have recovered or been discharged, taking the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 98.20 percent, as per the data.
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Maharashtra reports 12,160 fresh cases, 11 deaths in past 24 hours
Active cases stand at 52,422. Omicron case tally reaches 578, of these, 259 patients have been discharged.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to 'isolate' after family member, staff tested positive for Covid-19 Sunday. She has tested negative for Covid19.
Mumbai reports 8,082 COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths in past 24 hours
According to data, provided by the MCGM, Mumbai reports 8,082 COVID-19 cases, and 2 deaths in past 24 hours. A total of 574 patients were hospitalised, while 622 were discharged. The Recovery Rate was recorded at 93 percent.
Over 37 lakh jabbed on Day 1 of COVID-19 vaccination of 15-17 age group
According to C0WIN dashboard, 37,84,212 people between 15-17 years were jabbed so far on Day 1 of COVID-19. 49,07,874 have registered for the vaccine.
2,560 new cases, 30 deaths, 2,150 recoveries reported in Kerala past 24 hours
Active cases at stands at 19,359, and death toll reached 48,184. 41 deaths added to Covid death tally as per Central government guidelines.
Local train services in Kolkata now to be extended up to 10pm in place of 7 pm from today.
