Coronavirus Omicron in India News Highlights 6 January 2022: Telangana reports 1,913 new COVID19 cases
Coronavirus Omicron cases in India Live Updates: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh today news on 6 January 2022
Coronavirus Omicron Updates today News on 6 January 2022: Latest news updates of happenings from around the world, with special focus on India, Hyderabad, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. From daily coronavirus news about the probable third wave, the number of infections, vaccination and night curfew.
Coronavirus in India: India reported 90,928 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday.
The daily positivity rate stands at 6.43 per cent while the weekly positivity rate stands at 3.47 per cent.
As many as 325 patients lost their lives taking the death toll in the country to 482876.
With this, the active caseload in the country stands at 2,85,401.
Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh reported 547 fresh cases taking the total tally to 20,78,923 cases across the state. While coming to fatalities, one death reported on Thursday in Visakhapatnam and the toll stands at 14,500. On the other hand, as many as 128 new patients were cured in the last 24 hours taking the total recoveries to 20,62,157 and there are currently 2266 active cases.
According to district-wise data, Chittoor district reported 96 new infections, followed by Visakhapatnam 89 and Krishna 66 while Prakasam district has logged the least cases with 6 new cases in the last twenty-four hours.
While coming to Omicron cases in the state, the totally reaches 28 in Andhra Pradesh.
Coronavirus in Telangana: Telangana reported 1,913 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, pushing the cumulative caseload to 6,87,456. On Wednesday, the state had reported only 1520 cases. The number of active cases in the state currently stands at 7,847. Two more COVID-19 death were reported in the last 24 hours in Telangana.
Among the districts, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) was the main contributor of the infection by registering a maximum of 1214 new cases during the last 24 hours, followed by Rangareddy (213), Medchal-Malkajgiri (161), and Mahabubabad (33). The day's remaining coronavirus cases have been registered by other districts.
Telangana reports 1,913 new COVID19 cases
In another major spike, Telangana added 1,913 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, pushing the cumulative caseload to 6,87,456. On Wednesday, the state had reported only 1520 cases. The number of active cases in the state currently stands at 7,847. Two more COVID-19 death were reported in the last 24 hours in Telangana.
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Govt of Puducherry: Restrictions imposed up to January 31 (midnight) with malls/markets allowed to operate at not more than 50% capactiy. Intra & inter district public transport, cinemas, gyms/salons/parlours/auditoriums to operate at 50% seating too
Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh reports 547 new Covid19 cases in the last 24 hours; Active case tally at 2,266
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tests COVID19 positive with very mild symptoms.
Coronavirus in Karnataka: Karnataka reports 5,031 fresh COVID19 cases and one death in the last 24 hours
Centre writes to states to ensure setting up of district, sub-district control rooms for COVID management with adequate staff, doctors, infrastructure, monitoring of beds availability, making outbound calls to patients in home isolation.
COVID19 in Puducherry: Puducherry reports 129 new cases today; Active cases stand at 399. Test positivity at 3.58%
Coronavirus in Punjab: 125 passengers of an international chartered flight from Italy have tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival at Amritsar airport
Omicron in Kerala: 50 more cases of Omicron confirmed in Kerala - 45 from low risk countries and 5 from high risk countries. No cases reported through contact (tracing). Total Omicron cases 280 now: Kerala Health department