2 Cases of Omicron Reported in Karnataka, India

India has reported two cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus. Watch our latest video for more details!

Over 370 cases have been detected in 29 nations so far. Regardless, the spread of Omicron is a bad sign for India's economy, which is still recovering from two deadly waves of COVID-19.The Union Health Ministry announced that India has reported two cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus. Both the cases have been detected in Karnataka. The two Omicron cases involve men aged 66 and 46. Both are foreign nationals and had arrived in Bengaluru on November 11 and November 20. Officials said their identities will not be revealed for the time being to protect their privacy. All those who came in contact with them have been traced and are undergoing testing, the ministry added. Authorities assured that there is no need to panic over the strain. People must follow all COVID-19 safety protocols. 

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