578 Omicron cases in India, 151 recoveries: A state-wise breakup

New Delhi, Dec 26: India reported a total of 578 Omicron cases in 19 states and UTs of India so far on Sunday, as per Union Health Ministry data. The number of persons recovered is 151 in the 24-hour period.

Maharashtra has the highest number of the new variant of Covid-19 cases. It is followed by Rajasthan (30) and Delhi (23).

The first case of Omicron, who was first detected in Africa, in India was reported in Bengaluru on 2 December. Thereafter, the cases highly-transmissible variant of Covid-19 has been reported in 19 states and Union Territories.

Meanwhile, several state governments and union territories have imposed night curfew to prevent the spread of coronavirus during Christmas and New Year gatherings.

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On the other hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced covid vaccination for children above 15 years and booster dose for frontline workers.

From 3rd January 2022, Monday, vaccination will start for the children in the age group of 15-18 years. The move is likely to aid in education normalization in schools and will reduce the worry of the parents with school-going children.

The third shot called precaution dose, called booster shot in foreign countries for healthcare and frontline workers from 10th January 2022, Monday.