India - COVID-19: 2 more Omicron cases in Maharashtra tally reaches 23
Date
12/6/2021 4:24:47 PM
(MENAFN- NewsBytes)
India reported two more COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant of coronavirus, taking the tally to 23. The latest cases were reported from Maharashtra's Mumbai, the first for the city. A 37-year-old who returned from Johannesburg, South Africa on November 25 tested positive for Omicron along with his 36-year-old friend, who returned from the United States on November 25.
Context Why does this story matter?
Omicron is said to be the most heavily mutated strain of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and is likely more transmissible compared to other variants. The strain has caused global panic and has triggered restrictions on international travel. The new variant has emerged at a time when India's COVID-19 outbreak was stabilizing. India reported 8.3K new COVID-19 cases on Monday.
Details Both patients received Pfizer shot; no symptoms
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