A total of 358 cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been reported across 17 states of the country so far, said the Union health ministry on Friday. Out of this, 114 patients have recovered.
“Of 358 cases of Omicron variant detected in India so far, 183 were analysed and 121 of them had foreign travel history,” said the government.
According to the Union health ministry data, 121 people who tested positive for the new variant had a history of foreign travel, while 44 of the infected people had no history of foreign travel. No information is currently available on the 18 others who tested positive for the Omicron variant.
Moreover, out of the total cases of Omicron variant, 87 patients were fully vaccinated against the virus, two patients were partially vaccinated, while seven patients were unvaccinated.
In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases and concerns over the Omicron variant, Rajesh Bhushan urged people to remain vigilant and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.
Further, noting that the world is witnessing the fourth surge in Covid-19 cases, the government cautioned people against lowering the guard, particularly during year-end festivities.
“The world is witnessing the fourth surge and the overall positivity is 6.1%. Therefore, we have to be on guard and can’t afford to slacken,” said Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan.
He said that as compared to Europe, North America and Africa are seeing an increase in Covid-19 cases week-on-week. Asia is witnessing a decline in the number of fresh cases, but we have to be on guard.
“The top five states with the highest number of active cases, at the moment, are Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Karnataka,” said Bhushan.
