New Delhi: India today for the first time reported 'Omicron' cases in the country with two cases being detected in Karnataka. The new strain of the virus has triggered a global alarm with several countries announcing restrictions to arrest the spread of the 'Variant of Concern'.
Earlier in the day, India logged a daily spike of 9,765 Covid cases, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,46,06,541. The active cases increased to 99,763, the Health Ministry data showed today.
The New Covid variant, 'Omicron' which has been declared as a variant of concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns across the globe. The variant was first detected in South Africa earlier this month. Since then, the new strain has already been detected in several European countries. 'Omicron' is said to be much more infectious than the Delta variant.
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will meet state and UT officials to review Covid testing and surveillance measures at international airports. India yesterday enforced strict rules for foreign arrivals, particularly from nations with Omicron cases.
Here are the Highlights on Coronavirus cases:
Dec 02, 2021 22:38 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Nearly 3,000 International Passengers Arrive At Delhi Airport Today
Nearly 3,000 international passengers arrived at the Delhi airport on Thursday, including from the UK, France and Germany, and officials said at least six more people have tested positive, reported news agency PTI. Strict rules, including mandatory Covid tests, have been put in place for passengers coming from "at-risk" countries in the wake of the new variant Omicron. With the new rules that also require passengers from "at-risk" countries to stay back at airports till their test results are declared, there have been reports of chaos as fliers now have to wait for long hours.
Dec 02, 2021 21:05 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Madhya Pradesh Logs 12 Covid Cases
Madhya Pradesh's covid tally rose to 7,93,199 after 12 people tested positive for the infection on Thursday, a health official said, reported news agency PTI. As many as eight patients were discharged from hospitals during the day, taking the count of recoveries to 7,82543, while the death count remained unchanged at 10,528, as no new casualties were reported, the official said. The state is now left with 128 active cases, he said.
Dec 02, 2021 20:04 (IST)
Coronavirus News: No Case Of Omicron In Tamil Nadu So Far, Says State Health Minister
The Tamil Nadu government today said no cases of Omicron has been detected in the state so far, reported news agency PTI. 1,807 people were subjected to tests for the variant in four international airports - Chennai, Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore - and all of them tested negative, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, M Subramanian told reporters after reviewing the safety measures to prevent the spread of the new strain, at the airport this evening.
Dec 02, 2021 19:34 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Delta Variant In 95% Samples From Delhi In Last 6 Months
Ninety five per cent of the samples from Delhi sequenced at the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in the last six months were found infected with the Delta variant of the coronavirus, according to government data, reported news agency PTI. Delhi has sent 7,281 samples for genome sequencing to the NCDC since the outbreak of the pandemic.
Dec 02, 2021 18:30 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Karnataka Chief Minister Discusses 'Omicron' With Union Health Minister
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai today called on Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and discussed 'Omicron', on a day it was announced that two cases of the variant have been detected in his state, reported news agency PTI. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mr Bommai noted that he also discussed administration of booster doses to health workers.
Dec 02, 2021 17:21 (IST)
Coronavirus News: 1 Indian With No Travel History Among 2 'Omicron' Cases Detected In Karnataka
Of the two Omicron cases detected in Karnataka, one patient is an Indian with no travel history, sources have told NDTV.
Dec 02, 2021 16:40 (IST)
Coronavirus News: All Contacts On 'Omicron' Patients Traced, Being Tested, Says Centre
All primary and secondary contacts of both patients infected with the Omicron variant in Karnataka have been traced and are being tested, the Health Ministry said during a press conference.
Dec 02, 2021 16:30 (IST)
Coronavirus News: 2 'Omicron' Cases Detected In Karnataka, Says Centre
Two cases of 'Omicron' have been detected in India, the Centre said.
Dec 02, 2021 16:23 (IST)
Coronavirus News: 70% New Cases Last Week Came From Europe, Says Centre
Europe contributed 70% of new cases in the past week, the Centre said.
Dec 02, 2021 16:22 (IST)
Coronavirus News: 49% Of India's Adult Population Fully Vaccinated, Says Centre
84.3 per cent of adult population in India got 1st dose of Covid vaccine, 49 per cent got 2nd dose, the Centr said.
