India Seeing ‘Onset’ of Third Wave? Omicron Driving Delhi Cases, Infections Up in Metros | T

India is seeing a huge surge of Covid cases in the country, which is considered to be triggered by the new Omicron variant. Delhi recorded 3,194 fresh infections today, which is the highest daily case since May 20, when India was in the mid of the deadly second wave.

Mumbai reported 8,063 fresh cases, recording a 27% jump from Saturday when the city registered 6,347 fresh infections.

With the recent rise of cases in metro cities and some states, experts are suggesting that the country could be seeing the onset of third wave.