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Omicron cases increase severely: COVID-19 update

 

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Omicron cases increase severely.

The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is spreading severely all over the world. Added to the fear of omicron, there is another new variant called deltacron.

Omicron infections have reached the tally of 5,753 cases. India reports over2.64 lakhs new cases in the last 24 hours.

Omicron India update

Karnataka reports over 25,000 cases from Bangalore city only. Omicron cases in Delhi reach 549 while Rajasthan records 792 omicron cases.

On the other hand, Mumbai experienced a downfall in the COVID-19 cases. The doctors say that if the cases continue to drop in Mumbai, then the peak of the omicron variant will finish in the city. Isn’t it a good thing to hear from our dream city, Mumbai?

The doctors in Mumbai also said that the omicron variant is affecting as it is the common cold or flu virus, but it is not that easy. Some patients do need ventilator support. Yet, the count of those patients is 10% to 20%.

So, we should take proper care of ourselves, stay masked up during these trying times.

Omicron World update

Russia has reported over 23,000 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours while the cases in the US and the UK tend to increase with every passing day.

World Health Organization stated that the global COVID-19 cases have increased by 11%. There is a high rise in COVID-19 cases in the US. Moreover, Europe recorded 2.84 million cases while the USA experienced an increase in the cases.

Vaccinations are in full swing all over the world as health care workers and people above 60 years of age are being given booster doses. However, the Canadian health agency is still in process of approving the CoVaxin doses.

Moreover, the health agencies and the WHO has also stated that the risk related to the omicron variant is still high. So, kids! stay at home, put on your masks when you have to go out and stay safe.

At Curious Times, we hope and pray that everyone stays safe and happy.

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