Covid-19 News Updates: Experts say that genome sequencing of all samples is not possible, but the current wave is spreading rapidly due to the Omicron variant.
Covid-19 News Updates: Corona infection is increasing rapidly. In the last 24 hours, 2,38,018 new cases of corona infection were reported in which 5591 cases were of Omicron variant. Omicron’s cases have increased by 8.31 percent since Monday. Experts say that genome sequencing of all samples is not possible, but the current wave is spreading rapidly due to the Omicron variant.
According to the data released by the Union Health Ministry, the active cases in the country have gone up to 17,36,628, which is the highest in 230 days. So far, 3,76,18,271 cases of corona virus have been reported in the country and due to this, 4,86,761 people have died so far, out of which 310 have died in the last 24 hours.
Recovery rate fell to 94.09 percent
According to the Health Ministry data, the recovery rate has come down to 94.09 percent. In the last 24 hours, 80,287 active cases of corona have increased. At the same time, the daily positive rate stood at 14.43 percent and the weekly positive rate was at 14.92 percent. On the other hand, if we talk about vaccination, so far more than 158 crore doses have been administered in the country.
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More than 70% of deaths due to comorbidities
The Union Health Ministry emphasized that 70 percent more deaths were due to comorbidities. Comorbidities mean that a person has more than one health problem at a time. According to the ministry, the data related to corona is matched with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). However, the state-wise figures are yet to be verified and reconciled.
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