A total of 26.96 arrivals of international arrivals have been clearly tested positive since December 1
Omicron variant cases in India: Omicron Covid variants found to be highly infectious.
Highlights
- India has reported a total of 26 cases of the Omicron . variant
- No patients reported serious symptoms
- Omicron cases account for less than 0.04% of all detected variants
New Delhi:
India has reported 32 cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 so far but no patients have reported severe symptoms, the government said on Friday, amid global alarm. demand for the new coronavirus.
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“Generally 25 The case of Omicron has been detected in the country so far. All cases had mild symptoms. Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary at the Union Health Ministry said at a press conference there are less than 0.04% of Omicron cases.
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Later that evening, seven other cases were confirmed in Maharashtra by the state government. Three of them are from Mumbai and one patient is a three-year-old child.
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As of December 1, 93 international passengers have tested positive for COVID-19. Of these, 83 are from countries designated as “at risk” due to the Omicron outbreak and 13 are from other countries, Lav Agarwal said, adding that 59 countries have reported Omicron cases for now.
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“Two countries have reported Omicron cases until November 24. Now, 59 countries have reported Omicron cases. These 59 countries have reported 2,936 Omicron cases. In addition, 78,054 cases Likely cases have also been discovered – their genome sequencing is in progress,” the official said.
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The government also issued a warning about the use of masks and safety norms are decreasing. “WHO is warning of a decline in mask use. The global landscape of Omicron is worrying… We are operating at an unacceptable and risky level right now. We must remember that. both vaccines and masks are important,” said Dr. VK Paul, NITI Aayog Member for Health.
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The government says the treatment protocol for the Omicron variant remains the same.
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It added that although Omicron was not yet a burden on the health care system, a strict vigilance regime had to be maintained.
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The Health Ministry said the overall positivity rate in the country was 0.73% last week. Fewer than 10,000 cases have been reported in the past 14 days.
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Mr Agarwal said active cases were highest in two states – Kerala and Maharashtra with more than 43% active cases and more than 10% in the latter state.
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Balram Bhargava, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), said: “We are using 800,000 doses of vaccine per day and it must continue to be provided to the entire adult population. Fort.
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