Maharashtra announced a series of fresh restrictions amid rise in cases. (Representational)New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 1,41,986 new coronavirus cases, raising the tally to 3,53,68,372, which included 3,071 cases of Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.Of the 3,071 cases of Omicron variant, 1,203 have recovered or migrated, according to the data updated by the ministry at 8 am.Meanwhile, Maharashtra announced a series of fresh restrictions as it logged 41,434 new Covid cases Saturay — marginally higher than yesterday — as the highly infectious Omicron variant continued its rampage through the country. Thirteen people died in the last 24 hours – five of them in Mumbai. The country’s financial capital reported 20,318 cases in the last 24 hours — a shade lower than yesterday’s 20,971.Delhi today reported 20,181 fresh Covid cases, the highest single-day rise since May last year. The capital city also reported 7 deaths over the last 24 hours.
Here are the updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases:
“Well Done”: PM Modi Lauds Vaccination Of 2 Crore Children In 15-18 Age Group
Lauding the feat of over two crore youngsters in the 15-18 age group getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for continuing the momentum.He tweeted, “Excellent! Well done my young friends. Let us continue this momentum. Urging everyone to follow all COVID-19 related protocols and get vaccinated, if you haven’t already.” He was reacting to Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s tweet regarding the feat.Maharashtra’s New Curbs As State Sees Exponential Rise In Covid Cases
Maharashtra announced a series of fresh restrictions as it logged 41,434 new Covid cases today — marginally higher than yesterday — as the highly infectious Omicron variant continued its rampage through the country. Thirteen people died in the last 24 hours – five of them in Mumbai. The country’s financial capital reported 20,318 cases in the last 24 hours — a shade lower than yesterday’s 20,971.The health department had earlier said a lockdown will be considered when the demand for medical oxygen crosses 800 metric tonnes per day, or more than 40 per cent of hospital beds for Covid patients are occupied.Delhi Records 20,181 Covid Cases, Positivity Rate At 19%
Delhi today reported 20,181 fresh Covid cases, the highest single-day rise since May last year. The capital city also reported 7 deaths over the last 24 hours. Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain had predicted that the city will cross the 20,000-mark in Covid cases today.