In Karnataka, India's first two Omicron cases were discovered
The Health Ministry said that everyone who came into touch with the two patients has been tracked down and is being tested
The Health Ministry said that everyone who came into touch with the two patients has been tracked down and is being tested
Omicron was discovered in South Africa, Australia, Belgium, Botswana, the United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, and Scotland
More than 122 crore 41 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the country so far under the Nationwide Vaccination Drive.
BSE Sensex today tumbled by 585.22 points or 1.02 per cent to 56,521.93 points with 25 of its components trading in the red.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a meeting with top government officials on the COVID-19 situation and vaccination in New Delhi.
"This decision reflects the immense reverence of Modi govt towards Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and our Sikh community," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said.
A total of 12,516 new Covid-19 cases, and 501 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours in India.