

Yesterday, Maharashtra reported 9,170 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths in a span of 24 hours. Maharashtra accounts for the highest Omicron cases in the country at present, According to the union health ministry data, the state has logged a total of 454 cases of Omicron as of January 1, of which 167 have been discharged. Mandy Cohen told state lawmakers that 'There are aspects of omicron that are very concerning but I dont see lock downs. Meanwhile, as many as 10 ministers of the Maharashtra government and 20 MLAs have been infected with coronavirus, the state's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar informed. Could another COVID-19 lockdown be around the corner Just 10 days ago, Dr. California report says variant XBB.1. So please improve vaccination coverage and save lives," he said. They include regular meetings with civil servants and advisers.

The events in question were all within the rules either because they were held outdoors or came within another lawful exception. It's equally fatal for those who are not vaccinated and have comorbidities. The assertion by the Cabinet Office that there have been further Covid rule breaches is totally untrue. "Don't be lulled by the narrative that third wave or Omicron wave is mild and not fatal. He also warned people to not take the Omicron surge lightly. If people are asked to prove their health status before entering a crowded or enclosed environment, this can potentially reduce the risk of covid being spread.

Yesterday, Maharashtra's additional chief secretary of health Dr Pradeep Vyas has predicted that there would be 2 lakh active cases in the state by the third week of January.
