Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Omicron: Which states have reported cases of new variant?
India

Omicron: Which states have reported cases of new variant?

Omicron: Which states have reported cases of new variant?
Written by Sagar
Dec 06, 2021, 10:46 am 3 min read
Omicron: Which states have reported cases of new variant?
Thus far, five Indian states have reported COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.

India's tally of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant jumped to 21 over the weekend. As many as 17 fresh cases of the new coronavirus variant were reported on Sunday alone. Delhi and Rajasthan are the latest states to detect cases. Authorities have stepped up testing and quarantine measures in view of the threat. Here's a list of states where Omicron has been detected.

Karnataka
Karnataka reported India's first cases

Karnataka had reported India's first two cases of the Omicron variant on Thursday. The infected people include a 46-year-old doctor from Bengaluru and a 66-year-old South African national who has since left India. Curiously, the Bengaluru doctor had no international travel history. Both were fully vaccinated before testing positive and displayed mild symptoms, according to health officials.

Gujarat
Gujarat: Zimbabwe returnee tested positive

Gujarat joined Karnataka to become the second Indian state with a confirmed Omicron case. A 72-year-old Non-Resident Indian (NRI) from the African country of Zimbabwe was diagnosed with the strain. He had landed in Jamnagar city on November 28 and tested positive for COVID-19 on December 2. Doctors said he had mild symptoms such as cough, cold, and sore throat.

Maharashtra
Maharashtra's tally reaches 8

On Sunday, Maharashtra added seven more cases to its Omicron tally. The fresh cases were detected in Pimpri-Chinchwad (six) and Pune (one). The state had reported its first case of the strain on Saturday after a Dombivli resident who had returned from South Africa via Dubai tested positive. The total number of Omicron cases in Maharashtra is now eight.

Delhi
Delhi reports its first case

The first Omicron case in the national capital Delhi was confirmed on Sunday. The 37-year-old patient had returned from Tanzania a few days ago. He is currently admitted to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital. He is fully vaccinated and has shown mild symptoms, officials said. All his contacts are being traced, they said.

Rajasthan
Rajasthan reports most Omicron cases

Nine people have tested positive for Omicron in Rajasthan's capital Jaipur. Four of them had returned from South Africa while the five others came in contact with the family after their arrival. The infected include two children aged seven and 12. They all have been admitted to the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur (RUHS), officials said.

Strain
What do we know about Omicron?

Omicron is said to be the most heavily mutated strain of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It has some 50 mutations including over 30 in its spike protein alone. Officials have raised alarm saying it has been detected in 38 countries. Scientists say it spreads fast but more research is needed to establish that. It has not been linked to severe disease or death as yet.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Sagar
Sagar
Twitter
Sagar covers national news for NewsBytes. He has previously worked as an editorial intern at NDTV. Over the course of his near three-year career, Sagar has gained experience in news writing, copy editing, and video production. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Delhi.
Latest
Zimbabwe
Coronavirus
COVID-19
Related
Latest
Realme Narzo 50 5G's renders revealed ahead of India launch
Realme Narzo 50 5G's renders revealed ahead of India launch Technology
5 unique and easy recipes with bread
5 unique and easy recipes with bread Lifestyle
'KGF: Chapter 2' gets screened in South Korea, fans rejoice
'KGF: Chapter 2' gets screened in South Korea, fans rejoice Entertainment
Aprilia Tuono 250 debuts as GPR 250S in Chinese market
Aprilia Tuono 250 debuts as GPR 250S in Chinese market Auto
5 things to know about 'Doctor Who' if you're beginner
5 things to know about 'Doctor Who' if you're beginner Entertainment
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe fast bowler Kyle Jarvis announces retirement
Zimbabwe fast bowler Kyle Jarvis announces retirement Sports
'Victim of political machinations,' says Zimbabwe VP amid sex scandal
'Victim of political machinations,' says Zimbabwe VP amid sex scandal World
#ThisDayThatYear: Kapil Dev smashes 175* against Zimbabwe
#ThisDayThatYear: Kapil Dev smashes 175* against Zimbabwe Sports
Cricket Australia announces dates for summer fixtures: Details here
Cricket Australia announces dates for summer fixtures: Details here Sports
Mushfiqur back in the squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe
Mushfiqur back in the squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe Sports
More News
Coronavirus
COVID-19: India logs 3,303 new cases; 39 more deaths
COVID-19: India logs 3,303 new cases; 39 more deaths India
COVID-19 XE variant reported by Gujarat; detected in 67-year-old man
COVID-19 XE variant reported by Gujarat; detected in 67-year-old man India
COVID-19 vaccine precautionary dose available for 18+ from April 10
COVID-19 vaccine precautionary dose available for 18+ from April 10 India
COVID-19 survivors at risk of developing serious blood clots: Study
COVID-19 survivors at risk of developing serious blood clots: Study Technology
COVID-19: India reports 1,660 new cases, 4,100 more deaths
COVID-19: India reports 1,660 new cases, 4,100 more deaths India
More News
COVID-19
COVID-19: India logs 3,207 fresh cases, 29 more fatalities
COVID-19: India logs 3,207 fresh cases, 29 more fatalities India
Tamil Nadu: DMK government completes 1 year; Stalin announces schemes
Tamil Nadu: DMK government completes 1 year; Stalin announces schemes Politics
COVID-19: India logs 3,805 new cases, 22 more deaths
COVID-19: India logs 3,805 new cases, 22 more deaths India
COVID-19: India logs 3,545 new cases, 27 more deaths
COVID-19: India logs 3,545 new cases, 27 more deaths India
Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Temple opens with daily limit on pilgrims
Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Temple opens with daily limit on pilgrims India
More News
Related
Expert says third wave has begun. When will it peak?
Expert says third wave has begun. When will it peak? India
India's Omicron tally reaches 1,431; COVID-19 cases jump 35% today
India's Omicron tally reaches 1,431; COVID-19 cases jump 35% today India
Government flags COVID-19 concerns in 8 states; urges immediate action
Government flags COVID-19 concerns in 8 states; urges immediate action India
Omicron scare: Which states have imposed curbs before Christmas, NY?
Omicron scare: Which states have imposed curbs before Christmas, NY? India
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022