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12 fresh Omicron cases take national tally to 73

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12 fresh Omicron cases take national tally to 73

Mumbai / Thiruvananthapuram / Hyderabad / Kolkata / Chennai: A total of 12 new cases of Omicron variant SARS-Cov-2 were reported across India on Wednesday-Maharashtra and Kerala There are 4 cases each in Labang, 2 cases in Telangana, 1 case each in Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal—the national statistics continue to expand with severe mutations.

Officials said the new infections discovered in Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal on Wednesday were the first Omicron cases in these states.

All 12 cases detected in the country on Wednesday were close contacts of international travelers or foreign returnees, which means that currently there does not appear to be any community transmission that causes Covid-19.

According to data compiled by the states, after Wednesday’s cases, the national total is now 73. Maharashtra has 32 confirmed cases of Omicron and has the largest case of Omicron in the country. This is followed by Rajasthan with 17 new variant infections, Delhi with 6 such infections, Kerala with 5, Gujarat with 4, Karnataka with 3, and Telangana with 2 For example, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh and Tamil Nadu each have 1 case. Officials said the new Omicron case discovered on Tuesday was a 7-year-old boy who landed in Hyderabad from Abu Dhabi on December 12, but then took a connecting flight to West Bengal. He traveled from Kolkata Airport to Malda’s relative’s home. Health officials in West Bengal state that the child’s parents have been quarantined and are trying to trace people who have had contact with him.

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State officials say that in Maharashtra, genome sequencing has found four new cases of Omicron-one female and three males-all of whom are asymptomatic. According to preliminary information, one patient had traveled to Sharjah and the other patient was his high-risk contact. It said that the third patient had traveled to Dubai, while the fourth patient had recently been to Ireland. Maharashtra State Health Minister Dr. Pradeep Vyas (Pradeep Vyas) said in a speech at the state cabinet on Wednesday that Omicron is spreading rapidly around the world. By January, Maharashtra State The number of cases may surge.

State Health Bureau Director G Srinivasa Rao said that in Telangana, two international travelers — a 24-year-old woman from Kenya and a 23-year-old man from Somalia — After arriving in Hyderabad, he tested positive on December 12. “Their samples were sent to the laboratory for genome sequencing…Both of them were found to be positive for the Omicron variant,” the health director said. He added that both of them had mild symptoms.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Tiimes

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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