Coronavirus Live Updates | Omicron’s count in India stands at 1,892

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So far, 1,892 cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been detected in 23 states and union territories. India’s Covid tally rose to 3,49 60,261 with 37,379 new cases, while active cases jumped to 1,71830, according to data updated at 8 a.m.

You can track coronavirus cases, deaths, and testing rates at the national and state levels here. A list of state helpline numbers is also available.

Here are the updates:

national

Omicron’s count in India stands at 1,892

A total of 1,892 cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been detected in 23 states and EU territories so far, of which 766 have recovered or migrated, according to data from the Union Ministry of Health. updated Tuesday.

Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of 568 cases, followed by Delhi (382), Kerala (185), Rajasthan (174), Gujarat (152) and Tamil Nadu (121).

India’s Covid tally rose to 3,49 60,261 with 37,379 new cases, while active cases jumped to 1,71830, according to data updated at 8 a.m.

The death toll climbed to 4,82,017 with 124 more deaths, data shows – PTI

New Delhi

Arvind Kejriwal tested positive for COVID-19

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday January 4, 2022 that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and had isolated himself at home.

The chief minister urged those who have come in contact with him in recent days to self-quarantine and get tested.

Australia

Australia’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations hit new records

New cases of the virus in Australia reached record levels on Tuesday, increasing pressure on hospitals and testing centers across the country.

In New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, 23,131 new cases were reported, an increase from the record 22,577 cases on New Years Day. There were 1,344 people hospitalized, 140 more than the day before and 78 more than the record previously set at the end of September. The new cases were detected from 83,376 tests, for a positivity rate of 28%.

Victoria state reported 14,020 cases on Tuesday, eclipsing the record of 8,577 set on Monday. There were 516 people hospitalized, including 108 in intensive care.

New figures mean Australia has passed grim milestone of 500,000 COVID-19 cases – AP

national

Priyanka Gandhi in home isolation

Congress Secretary General Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is in home isolation after a family member and staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

United States

FDA Expands COVID Boosters to More American Teens

United States Expands COVID-19 Boosters As It Faces Omicron Wave, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Allowing Additional Pfizer Injections For Children As Young As 12 Years Old.

Boosters are already recommended for all ages 16 and over, and federal regulators ruled on Monday that they are also guaranteed for ages 12 to 15 once enough time has passed since their last dose.

Uttar pradesh

Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey tests positive for COVID-19

Heavy Industries Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey was admitted to a hospital by Monday after testing positive for COVID-19.

Mr Pandey (65), a member of the BJP for the constituency of Chandauli, had also tested positive for the coronavirus.

“I was not well for the past two days due to which I took the COVID test and the report turned positive. Anyone who has come in contact with me over the past few days is urged to take care of themselves and get the necessary inquiries done, “he tweeted.

Minister admitted to Yashoda hospital in Kaushambi – PTI

national

33,000 new cases of COVID-19 in India; all states register an increase

Data from the Union Health Ministry at 8 a.m. on Monday showed India has confirmed more than 33,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. The number of deaths increased by 123, bringing the total to nearly 4,82,000. Authorities say that although cases have started to increase rapidly, hospitalizations have not increased.

Maharashtra leads the spike in cases, with the state registering 12,160 new infections on Monday, bringing its number of active cases to 52,422.

New Delhi

Delhi government asks principals to upload status of vaccinated students to Google Tracker daily

The Delhi government has asked all school principals to upload the status of vaccinated students to Google Tracker daily before 4 p.m. without fail, officials said on Monday.

More than 20,900 adolescents have received their first dose of the vaccine as the vaccination campaign for the 15-18 age group began Monday at 169 vaccination centers in Delhi.

The national capital reported 4,099 new cases of Covid on Monday, 28% more than on Sunday, and one death as the positivity rate rose to 6.46%, according to data shared by the Ministry of Health – PTI

national

Vaccine expiration claims false: government

The Ministry of Health clarified on Monday that all claims of expired vaccines administered in India as part of its national COVID-19 vaccination program are false and misleading and are based on incomplete information.

national

The center allows home work for 50% of its staff below the secretary level

The center has allowed 50% of its employees below the under-secretary level to work from home amid rising coronavirus cases, according to an order from the Ministry of Personnel released on Monday.

Disabled people and pregnant women employees were exempted from visiting the offices, he said.

Central government officials and staff will need to follow a staggered schedule to avoid overcrowding in offices, according to the order.

All officers / staff residing in Covid containment zones have also been exempted from coming to the office until the containment zones are denotified, he said in the order issued to all departments of the central government – PTI

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