Omicron Cases in India: Maharashtra Highest, Rajasthan Second; List of States to Report New Covid Variant

New Delhi: With four fresh cases of Omicron coronavirus variant being detected in Rajasthan, the total number of infected people in the state rose to 13, health officials said on Monday. Rajasthan now stands second in the country after Maharashtra with the highest number of Omicron-infected patients. Maharashtra has 18 patients infected by the new variant while Rajasthan has tested 13 patients positive for Omicron. Out of them, 9 later tested negative and were sent home.Also Read – Breaking: British PM Boris Johnson Confirms First Death with Omicron Variant in UK

A total of 42 Omicron-infected patients have been found across the country so far. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the new Omicron coronavirus strain has been found in 63 countries and will surpass the Delta variant in spreading speed. Also Read – Omicron Threat: UK Govt Says Can’t Rule Out Shutting Schools as Threat of New Covid Variant Looms