India reports 3,007 Omicron cases, Maharashtra detects highest
Maharashtra reported the highest cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus -876 followed by Delhi-465, Karnataka-333 and Rajasthan-291.
New Delhi: India reported 1,17,100 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday, over 28 per cent higher than the previous day's cases.
A total of 3,007 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected across 23 states and Union Territories so far, out of which 1,199 have recovered or migrated, according to the Union Health Ministry's data.
No. of Omicron Cases: 3,007
Discharged/Recovered/Migrated: 1,199
Maharashtra reported the highest cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus -876 followed by Delhi-465, Karnataka-333 and Rajasthan-291.
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In view of the recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, especially of Omicron variant in Delhi-NCR, the Union Home Secretary chaired a meeting on Thursday to review the COVID-19 situation and preparedness in Delhi NCR, which includes Delhi and nine bordering districts in the States of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Keeping in view the close knit urban structure of the NCR Region, the Home Secretary emphasized that it is necessary for all concerned authorities in Delhi and the NCR Region to come together to tackle the virus. He reiterated on the need to have a unified strategy in the Delhi-NCR Region to tackle the COVID19 pandemic.
