The huge rise in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus seems to be continuing in India. The country has recorded 1,59,632 new fresh cases and 327 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday.

Covid’s rise continues: India records 1,59,632 fresh cases, 327 deaths in 24 hours  

In response to rising Covid cases in Nepal, the COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC), the government body on Sunday proposed a ban on gatherings of more than 25 people in public spaces.

Nepal schools to shut down for three weeks amid a surge in Covid cases

Amid a surge in Covid cases in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a Covid review meeting where he highlighted the need to focus on testing, genome sequencing and vaccination.

'Virus is evolving continuously': Indian PM Narendra Modi holds a Covid review meet as cases surge

After a relatively stable trend in the COVID-19 cases, India is recording a rise in the number of infections dominated by the omicron variant. A total of 141,986 new COVID-19 cases were reported in India in the last 24 hours.

India records 141,986 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

Amid the ongoing spread of the Omicron mutant variant of the Coronavirus, Global COVID-19 cases cross 300 million mark.

Global COVID-19 cases cross 300 million mark amid Omicron spread

Although the number of Omicron cases has witnessed huge spike, there is actually a lot more than meets the eye. The new variant of coronavirus has caused numerous illnesses but the severity is not too high and there seems to have been less hospitalisations, said some new studies.

Omicron variant cases soar around world, but still there’s a catch    

India has recorded 27,553 fresh cases in 24 hours and the tally of Omicron variant of coronavirus has risen to 1,525, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated on Sunday.

India registers 27,553 fresh cases in 24 hours, Omicron tally rises to 1,525

COVID-19 deaths have surpassed the 1 million mark with the ongoing surge in infections across Europe. Now, the Omicron mutant variant threatens to batter the region.

Europe: COVID-19 deaths surpass 1 million mark as Omicron variant threatens to batter the region

Omicron is driving France's latest surge in infections, the French health agency stated that over 62% of people tested positive for the Omicron variant at the start of this week.

COVID News: Cases soar in France fueled by Omicron variant

The Philippines will tighten restrictions in the capital city of Manila with an exponential surge in the COVID-19 infections led by the omicron mutant variant.

COVID-19 updates from around the world amid Omicron scare

The United States remains the hardest-hit country in the world by the Coronavirus, and the Omicron variant has already started to overwhelm some hospitals in the US.

US remains hardest-hit by COVID as Omicron variant starts to overwhelm some hospitals

The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 is fueling the latest spike in infections in the US as it reports 512,553 new cases in the last 24 hours.

US records highest single day COVID spike since the pandemic started due to Omicron variant

For the first time in 64 days, India reported over 16,000 new infections in a day, and a total of 1271 omicron cases have been reported in 23 states, with the highest omicron cases detected in the state of Maharashtra with 450 cases, followed by the national capital at 320.

India reports over 16,000 new cases in a day after 64 days, with Omicron tally rising to 1271

Amid the ongoing Omicron wave and a surge in COVID-19 cases, Pediatric hospitalisations are up in the US as more children are contracting the virus.

US: Pediatric hospitalisations up as more children get caught in Omicron wave

In a record high, France for the first time recorded 104,611 Covid infections for the first time since the pandemic began. As per the authorities, cases in intensive care went up from 28 to 3,282.

As Omicron spreads rapidly, France records over 100,000 cases in 24 hours

After tormenting numerous countries around the world, Omicron seems to be making its presence felt in India. Till now, 422 cases of the new variant of coronavirus have been registered in India.

Omicron variant of coronavirus: 422 cases registered in India till now

In a new record high, nearly 1.7 million people across England had had Covid last week, reveals data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). “In England, COVID-19 infections have increased in all regions except the South West in the latest week; the highest rates are in London where around 1 in 20 people had COVID-19 and lowest in the North East where around 1 in 55 people had COVID-19,” the ONS said.

As Omicron cases surge, 1.7 million people in the UK had Covid last week

The Omicron variant is gaining pace across India as well. The total number of confirmed omicron cases in India today stands at 269.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to hold review meeting over rising Omicron cases in the country

China has now imposed a partial lockdown in its northern city of Xi'an, ordering all 13 million residents to stay at home. According to reports, city officials have ordered all residents to remain at home unless they have a pressing reason to go out.

China locks down around 13 million people in Xi'an city amid rising COVID-19 cases

As concerns over the Omicron variant has gripped the world, the UK has recorded over 1 lakh cases in a single day, the highest recorded number of the cases since the pandemic began.

Covid-19 | UK records over 1 lakh Omicron cases

With concerns over the omicron variant grips the world, The UK recorded over a hundred thousand cases in 24 hours, the highest number of cases since the pandemic began.

Omicron: The UK records over 100,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in the last 24 hours

The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 has spread its wings globally, with cases rising rapidly in the US. In the latest, Omicron has become the dominant strain in the US.

The Omicron variant has spurred a new wave of infections in the US

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a Covid-19 "disaster emergency" declaration on Friday amid a surge in cases and hospitalisations. Earlier, the governor had warned that several options, including a state emergency declaration and calling in health care workers from the National Guard, are on the table to address hospital staffing shortages.

New York: 'Disaster emergency' declared as Covid cases and hospitalisations see a surge

Coronavirus cases are hitting a new record high in various European countries. Amid a surge in cases, the EU health agency on Wednesday appealed to member states to "urgently" introduce measures.

As Covid cases break records in Europe, ECDC urges to 'urgently' introduce measures

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