India's Omicron tally reaches 236; PM Modi calls review meeting
As many as 236 cases of new Covid-19 variant Omicron have been witnessed across 16 states and UTs so far out. Of these cases, 104 persons have recovered or migrated, according to the Union Health Ministry data. On the other hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting on the Covid-19 situation in the country on Thursday.
Maharashtra has recorded the maximum 65 cases of Omicron variant followed by Delhi at 64, Telangana 24, Karnataka 19, Rajasthan 21 and Kerala 15.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the meeting amid fresh concerns caused by Omicron variant.[/caption]
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Earlier on Wednesday, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) announced that no event or gathering to celebrate Christmas or New Year will be allowed in New Delhi. The DDMA said as per its order dated December 15, all social, political, sports, entertainment, cultural and religious events remain prohibited and no gatherings can be held. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1600"]
India's overall Covid-19 caseload stands at 3.42 crore.[/caption]
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On the other hand, India saw a spike in its daily Covid-19 cases on Thursday with single-day tally surging to 7,495. The daily fatalities also increased to 434. India's overall Covid-19 caseload stands at 3.42 crore. On Wednesday, the nation had reported 5,326 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest in 581 days.
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On December 22, the nation had reported 5,326 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest in 581 days.[/caption]
In a press statement, the health ministry said in the last 24 hours, a total of 12,05,775 Covid tests were conducted.
"India has so far conducted over 66.86 crore (66,86,43,929) cumulative tests," the release informed. "While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, weekly positivity rate at 0.59 per cent remains less than 1 per cent for the last 39 days now. The daily positivity rate has been reported to be 0.62 per cent. The daily positivity rate has remained below 2 per cent for the last 80 days and below 3 per cent for 115 consecutive days now," it added.
-PTC News
Earlier on Wednesday, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) announced that no event or gathering to celebrate Christmas or New Year will be allowed in New Delhi. The DDMA said as per its order dated December 15, all social, political, sports, entertainment, cultural and religious events remain prohibited and no gatherings can be held.
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