India fared better than others in managing Omicron-driven Covid surge, claims health ministry

India fared better than others in managing Omicron-driven Covid surge, claims health ministry

With 3,536 cases reported on an average in the week ending March 15, India contributed to only 0.21 per cent of global cases, the Union health ministry said. Global Covid case surge due to the Omicron variant led to a peak six times the previous waves but India managed to control its spread causing lower … Read more

Two hundred Omicron cases reported in India so far, 5,326 new COVID-19 cases

Two hundred Omicron cases reported in India so far, 5,326 new COVID-19 cases

Maharashtra and Delhi have recorded 54 cases of Omicron variant each, while Telangana registered 20 cases, Karnataka 19, Rajasthan 18, Kerala 15 and Gujarat 14 cases. Two hundred cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected in India so far out of which 77 patients have recovered or migrated, the Union Health Ministry said … Read more

Four more cases of Omicron detected in Delhi: Satyendar Jain

Four more cases of Omicron detected in Delhi: Satyendar Jain

“A total of 10 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in Delhi so far. One of them has been discharged,” Jain told reporters. The minister said many international travellers are turning out Covid positive upon arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday that 10 cases … Read more