India reported 2,64,202 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with the number of active cases reaching 12,72,073.

The number of coronavirus cases is 6.7 per cent higher than Thursday, the health ministry said. India had reported 2,47,417 COVID-19 cases on Thursday which was an increase of 27 per cent from the previous day.&nbsp;

The number of deaths rose to 315 in the last 24 hours taking the total death toll to 4,85,350.

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The health ministry informed that there were 1,09,345 recoveries even as the number of Omicron cases rose to 5,753.

India's southern state of Kerala reported 13,468 coronavirus cases in 24 hours with 21 deaths as the country continues to battle against the virus. Another southern state Tamil Nadu recorded over 20,000 COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths along with over 1,03,000 active cases.

India's western state of Maharashtra which is the hardest hit&nbsp;due to the virus reported 46,406 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday along with 36 deaths. The state health department said there were 34,658 recoveries with no new Omircon cases detected.

India capital Delhi continued to reel against the virus reporting 28,867 new COVID-19 cases and 31 deaths on Thursday.

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The positivity rate in India's capital stands at over 29 per cent, the health department said with over 94,000 active cases.

Karnataka on Thursday reported over 25,000 COVID-19 cases with eight deaths in 24 hours with over 1,15,000 active cases in the state.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Agencies)

India reported 2,64,202 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with the number of active cases reaching 12,72,073. The number of coronavirus cases is 6.7 per cent higher than Thursday, the health ministry said.

India reported 2,64,202 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with the number of active cases reaching 12,72,073. The number of coronavirus cases is 6.7 per cent higher than Thursday, the health ministry said. India had reported 2,47,417 COVID-19 cases on Thursday which was an increase of 27 per cent from the previous day. The number of deaths rose to 315 in the last 24 hours taking the total death toll to 4,85,350. Also Read: In a first, sewage samples test positive for Covid in Indian city The health ministry informed that there were 1,09,345 recoveries even as the number of Omicron cases rose to 5,753. India's southern state of Kerala reported 13,468 coronavirus cases in 24 hours with 21 deaths as the country continues to battle against the virus. Another southern state Tamil Nadu recorded over 20,000 COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths along with over 1,03,000 active cases. India's western state of Maharashtra which is the hardest hit due to the virus reported 46,406 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday along with 36 deaths. The state health department said there were 34,658 recoveries with no new Omircon cases detected. India capital Delhi continued to reel against the virus reporting 28,867 new COVID-19 cases and 31 deaths on Thursday. Also Read: Jammu Kashmir witnesses sharp rise in Covid cases The positivity rate in India's capital stands at over 29 per cent, the health department said with over 94,000 active cases. Karnataka on Thursday reported over 25,000 COVID-19 cases with eight deaths in 24 hours with over 1,15,000 active cases in the state. (With inputs from Agencies)

India reports over 6% increase in COVID-19 cases; 315 deaths in 24 hours

Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Chandigarh on Sunday reported the first case of Omicron variant.&nbsp;

Reports said Maharastra and Karanataka also recorded Omicron cases today taking the total cases of the new variant to 37. 
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Kerala's health minister said the person who was infected had arrived from the UK. &nbsp;Health minister Veena George said the person had tested positive for the virus on December 8 in Kochi.

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According to health officials, a vaccinated man who arrived from Italy was detected with the Omicron variant in Chandigarh. The man in Chandigarh is currently under quarantine.

Maharashtra has detected the highest number of Omicron cases so far with 18 cases followed by Rajasthan with nine cases.

Karnataka has detected three&nbsp;Omicron cases with capital Delhi reporting two&nbsp;Omicron cases and one each in Chandigarh and Andhra Pradesh.

The variant was first detected in the country in Bengaluru after two people tested positive.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Chandigarh on Sunday reported the first case of Omicron variant. Reports said Maharastra and Karanataka also recorded Omicron cases today taking the total cases of the new variant to 37.

Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Chandigarh on Sunday reported the first case of Omicron variant. Reports said Maharastra and Karanataka also recorded Omicron cases today taking the total cases of the new variant to 37. Kerala's health minister said the person who was infected had arrived from the UK. Health minister Veena George said the person had tested positive for the virus on December 8 in Kochi. Also Read: Section 144 imposed in Mumbai; second confirmed case in Delhi According to health officials, a vaccinated man who arrived from Italy was detected with the Omicron variant in Chandigarh. The man in Chandigarh is currently under quarantine. Maharashtra has detected the highest number of Omicron cases so far with 18 cases followed by Rajasthan with nine cases. Karnataka has detected three Omicron cases with capital Delhi reporting two Omicron cases and one each in Chandigarh and Andhra Pradesh. The variant was first detected in the country in Bengaluru after two people tested positive. (With inputs from Agencies)

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India reports over 6% increase in COVID-19 cases; 315 deaths in 24 hours

Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Chandigarh report Omicron variant cases