India's Omicron tally crossed the 1,200-mark as the highly-mutated variant of the coronavirus continues to spread at an alarming rate across the country, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare. The 1,270 cases have been detected across 23 states and UTs so far, and 374 people have recovered or migrated. Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of Omicron cases followed by Delhi, Kerala and Gujarat. Amid a rise in Omicron cases, the Centre and States have ordered Covid-19 related restrictions and issued revised guidelines. This has led to restrictions, including night curfew, prohibition on New Year celebrations and gatherings in any closed or open space, including hotels and restaurants, with schools and colleges being closed in many states. Meanwhile, Omicron has started replacing Delta variant in the country in terms of the number of COVID-19 cases and 80 per cent of international travellers who tested positive have this new variant, official sources said. The health ministry’s war room is working 24x7 and analysing all trends and surges, and monitoring the nationwide situation. The ministry has advised states and UTs to enhance testing, strengthen hospital preparedness, increase the pace and coverage of vaccination drive and ensure strict enforcement of restrictions to counter the spread of infection wherever necessary.
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In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on Christmas, registrations for vaccinating 15-18-year-old children against COVID-19 began from Saturday on the Co-WIN portal. Taking to Twitter, the Ministry of Health on Friday said, "Let's get ready to ensure COVID vaccination of all eligible citizens. Registrations on #CoWIN for 15-18 year old children starts from 1st January 2022. #LargestVaccineDrive #Unite2FightCorona."
