Data shows Omicron variant driving third wave of pandemic across states
PTI, Jan 8, 2022, 1:09 PM IST
Representative Image
New Delhi: The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic across all states is being driven by the fast-spreading Omicron variant, official sources said on Saturday, citing the latest data.
Till a few days ago it was only in the western region of the country that the surge in Covid cases was due to Omicron, while in the northeastern states, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha the Delta variant was predominant.
A source said, however, the latest data suggests that all eastern states have also reported high numbers of Omicron cases.
”So going by that it can be said that the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic across all states is being driven by the fast-spreading and highly transmissible Omicron variant,” the source said.
India saw a single-day rise of 1,41,986 new coronavirus infections taking the total case tally to 3,53,68,372, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.
The government has reiterated and urged people to follow Covid-appropriate behavior and avoid mass gatherings.
The Centre has also asked states and union territories to review infrastructure preparedness, including the re-establishment of field/makeshift hospital facilities to avoid any shortage in the eventuality of a potential surge in hospital admissions due to COVID-19.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
India should be prepared to tackle challenges like cyber warfare, climate change: President Murmu
SC raps HP govt over denial of job to 2014 Asian Games gold winner
Kejriwal continues attack on Centre over law and order in Delhi ahead of assembly polls
LS, RS got adjourned due to govt’s continuing refusal to allow Oppn to raise Adani ‘scam’: Cong
Woman detained in Mumbai for call threatening PM Modi
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
BMTC collects over Rs 19 lakh as fine from those travelling without tickets, occupying ladies seat
India should be prepared to tackle challenges like cyber warfare, climate change: President Murmu
LeT member, wanted for terror activities in Bengaluru, extradited from Rwanda
SC raps HP govt over denial of job to 2014 Asian Games gold winner
Discussion on ‘Hybrid’ model for hosting Champions Trophy set to dominate ICC meeting
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.