Total Tally Reaches 167 in Maharashtra
The Covid led New Variant Omicron is creating concern among the population. The cases are speeding up gradually. On Monday, Maharashtra reports 26 fresh cases of the omicron, which took the total tally to 167 in the state.
According to the statement given by the health department in a bulletin said, of the 26 fresh cases, all have a history of international travel barring two who are their high-risk contacts.
Further said, 11 cases, Raigad (Panvel Municipal corporation-Five, Thane Municipal corporation, Four, Naded- two Nagpur, Palghar, Bhiwandi, Nizampur Municipal corporation (Thane district) and Pune rural reported one case each. It also said, "Barring four minors and three others, all 19 remainings have received full vaccination. Twenty-one are asymptomatic, while five have mild symptoms." Said the bulletin.
According to the statement given by Vasant Nagvekar, consultant for infectious disease said, a rapid rise in the case of omicron, classified as a variant of concern by the WHO, will definitely pose challenges. Further said, "If omicron rise (further), it's going to be challenging due to its faster spread. We will have to deal with the prevailing situation and take decisions appropriately. If cases rise,may be temporarily we may have to consider closure for a small period of time till the storm settles."
The Covid cases are speeding up with the arrival of the New Year, festive rush, and public gathering rushes. Several states and Cities have re-imposed restrictions to curb the infection level of the state.
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